Drama

All the world, we are told by Shakespeare, is a stage. And while Jaques may be more than a little cynical in his view of humanity and its drama of life, we at Providence affirm the significance of recognizing that our lives are but scenes in God’s pageant of history. Is it any wonder that our place in the great drama of redemption finds one important expression on the stage? At Providence we seek to portray on stage truths which bring to life the reality of the world we live in–its beauty, pain, laughter, fear, heroism, foolishness, tragedy, and joy.

We seek to produce shows that provide opportunities for both educating the students and edifying the audience. Whether it’s Shakespeare, adaptations of Dickens and Hugo, comedy, drama, or musical, the aim is learning, as actors and audience, just what it means to be human. Students learn self-discipline, teamwork, physical movement, stage presence, voice control, even a little dance! Those on the other side of the footlights are hopefully given the chance to laugh or cry or simply be moved in a way that only theater is able to do.

Learn how high school students may letter in drama.

2024 Middle School Production:

Middle School Drama Auditions

Auditions for the Middle School One Act Festival will be November 11 and 12 from 3:10-4:45PM in Providence North. Sign-up sheets will be in the Providence North lobby (for 6^th) and outside the music room door (for 7^th and 8^th). Students only need to attend one of the two days. No special preparation is required. They will participate in exercises and games and be assigned to one of four one-act plays directed by Sydnie Owens, Blake Tibbetts, Liz Pedersen, and Pamela Harwood. MS Drama has 3 rehearsal days a week from 3:15-4:45PM. Because of 4 different plays going on at once, rehearsals will be staggered throughout the week. Please email questions to Mrs. Robin Hilt.

This year’s one-act line up is:

Pirates! A non-musical adaptation of The Pirates of Penzance

Everyman in the Circus of Life, a contemporary retelling of the classic medieval morality play

A Song of Sixpence, based on the nursery rhyme

Thunder Mountain, a tale of two brave townspeople who confront a dragon that has stolen the sun

Stay tuned for information on the festival schedule and tickets.