Theatre
The SHS Theatre Department features a sequential curriculum that allows students to investigate the social and historical context in which they live, form aesthetic judgments, and develop the discipline of the artist. The ultimate goal is to promote appreciation of the art, as well as a more sensitive and reflective understanding of the human condition.
To view this year's theatre production schedule, click the tab below. You can access tickets to those productions here.
Theatre at SHS
Mission Statement
Patriot Theatre Company’s mission is to activate passion, inspire excellence, and cultivate mindful citizens in an inclusive community of well-rounded theatre artists engaging in diverse stories.
Theatre Faculty
• Abra Chusid (achusid@d125.org)
• Joey Fitzpatrick (jfitzpatrick@d125.org)
Co-Curricular Theatre Clubs
Drama Productions
Improv Troupe
Thespians
StageCrafters
TBA: Playwright's Club
Auditions
The Failed Presidential Candidates: Stevenson's Comedy Improv Troupe
Interested in auditioning for the improv comedy troupe at Stevenson? If so, join us for an improv workshop prior to auditions!
Improv Workshops: September 10th from 3:45-4:45p.m. or 5:00-6:00p.m.
Auditions: September 13 from 5:30-6:15p.m. or 6:30-7:15p.m.
Location: The workshops and auditions will be held at the Link Lawn off of Lot B outside between The Point and the Circle Drive.
Learn more information and sign up for a workshop and/or audition time, here. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required. Can’t wait to see you there!
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Come audition for this year’s Fine Arts Children’s Play: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse! Auditions are Friday, Sept. 3 from 3:45-6:00 p.m. in the West Auditorium. No preparation or experience is necessary. Check out the audition packet and flyer (below) for more information and link to the audition form. The performance will be held Oct. 17. Email Ms. Wesslund with any questions at lwesslund@d125.org
2021 Fall Musical: The SpongeBob Musical
- Wednesday, July 14: Leadership interviews for pre-production prep roles
- Week of August 19: Interviews for all other Leadership positions
- Wednesday, August 18: Dance Audition Workshop
- Thursday, August 19: Vocal Audition Workshop
- Week of August 23: Auditions
2021-2022 Fall Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream - A Radically Inclusive Shakespeare Comedy
The Patriot Theatre Company is partnering with SHS Clubs GSA and FIRE to present a radically inclusive production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The Fall Play Information Packet provides information on auditions and leadership opportunities for the planned production. This play is NO-CUT for anyone in an SHS theatre class during the 2021-22 school year. Which means, if you are taking an acting or stagecraft class next year, you are guaranteed to be cast in the show!
Auditions can be submitted here and are due Tuesday, May 25 by 11:59 p.m.
Those interested in leadership should fill out this online application form by Monday, May 24. You will also sign up for an interview. Interview sign ups will be posted AFTER May 19.
If you have any questions or concerns about auditions, interviews, schedule, crew or the plays after reading this information packet, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Chusid!
2021-22 Productions
Wednesday, Sept. 23-26, 2021: Fall Play
A Midsummer Night's Dream - A Radically Inclusive Shakespeare Comedy
You’re invited to a Royal Wedding!
Duchess Theseus’s marriage to Hippolyta is only four days away, and the guests are arriving at the Prince Royale Resort to ready for the wedding of the century. Join us for this classic Shakespeare comedy of order and disorder reimagined at a tropical resort. Witness wedding guests, Hermia and Lysander, eloping through the woods, followed closely by Demetrius and Helena. Behold Fairy King Oberon and trickster Puck playing tricks on Queen Titania, as the lovers get trapped in their web of comedy. Laugh as Petra Quince and her eclectic team of rude mechanics ready the festivities while preparing a play to perform at the wedding. End the night celebrating with a festive triple wedding!
The performance will take place in a tent on the SHS Athletic fields, with audiences limited to 100 per performance to ensure proper distancing can occur. This will be a ticketed event. Tickets will be linked from the theatre website and public tickets are available on Sept. 3. We request that all audience members wear masks, and encourage you to dress up in tropical and/or wedding attire if desired. The play runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission, and is appropriate for audiences of all ages.
Performances will be held Sept. 23 at 5:00 p.m., Sept. 24 at 7:00 p.m., Sept. 25 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., Sept. 26 at 2:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
