Drama
LOWER SCHOOL
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY PLAYSTATIONS OF THE CROSS
Week Prior to Easter
Students perform the stations of the cross.
RELATED ACTIVITIES
Students perform in sixth-grade talent show.
UPPER SCHOOL
FALL MUSICALAll students in Grades 7-12 may audition for the musical. Traditional and contemporary musicals are performed. On stage and backstage opportunities allow all different types of students to be involved. Students learn to use power tools for set construction; they help with costume design, lighting, props, make-up, hair and publicity.
WINTER PLAY
Auditions for this production are open to Grades 9-12. Full non-musical scripts are performed. This production explores comedy, drama, and classical and contemporary scripts. Full backstage crews are used for this show as well.
SENIOR SHOW
The final production of the year is the seniors' final opportunity to perform. The cast and crew are all seniors and the script is typically more abstract and mature in acting requirements.
STUDENT DIRECTED ONE-ACT PLAYS
Older students have an opportunity to choose a one-act script, cast it, stage it and perform it. Underclassmen play the roles in these shows. It is a great opportunity for young acting students to try out the stage for the first time.
CURRICULUM-BASED PERFORMANCES
Students in the speech and drama courses have a variety of opportunities for public performance including grandparents day, high school nights, an evening showcase for parents and friends, and various school assemblies and programs.