To encourage creativity and the exploration of theater arts as performers and technicians through meaningful production experience in a wide variety of styles and forms, and to foster a life-long appreciation of theater arts. Read more on Core Values, Vision, Goals, and Objectives.
Theater Director
jaquino@lfschools.net
Principal
cholland@lfschools.net
ITS Advisor
sdreiling@lfschools.net
History Department, Co-director Spring Music
Instructor - Theater Department
kmacblane@lfschools.net
EdTech Studio, Technical-director Frosh/Soph Play, Talent Show Teacher Liaisoncholmer@lfschools.net
Our Town
by Thorton Wilder
November 15, 16, 17, 2018 @ 7p.m. in DMT
Directed by Mr. Wanninger
Described by Edward Albee as "...the greatest American play ever written," the story follows the small town of Grover's Corners through three acts: "Daily Life," "Love and Marriage," and "Death and Eternity." Audiences follow the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die.
This year's winter play is George Orwell's "1984." Auditions will take place on Monday, November 26 right after school in the DMT.
There will be a brief meeting Friday, November 16 right after school in room 170 for anyone interested in auditioning. Students can get audition materials here, at this meeting, or from Mr. Pulio.
For the cast list and rehearsal calendar for Our Town, visit this link
Theater Arts are for everyone, not only for those who choose to seek a career in the performance industries. Theater experience plays a significant role in building team-work, self-confidence, dynamic presentation, problem-solving, time-management, and many other skills valued across all professions.
These skills are taught through actual performance and production experiences tailored specifically to first and second-year students; and to third and fourth-year students; and other productions which are open to all students of any experience level.
We also train our performers through coaching in individual and group forensic events such as debate, public speaking, solo/duo performance from a wide range of original and published literary sources, and many other events.
Those less-inclined to perform for an audience gain valuable skills working behind the scenes creating scenery, lighting, sound and special effects, as well as experience in management and organization that can serve the individual throughout life.
Theater Arts also play a significant role in developing interpersonal skills and providing a safe outlet for creative fun and entertainment for the community. Working closely with our community through our parent support group PALs we offer other enrichment opportunities including guest artists, workshops, seminars, and field trips to college, community, and professional theaters.