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Drama Club The St. Catherine of Siena Drama Club, an after school activity for students in the Junior High, has been an entertaining and educational part of the school. Under the coordination of Junior High teacher, Michael Miller, the Drama Club has trained numerous actors, actresses, and stage crew members throughout the years. The school and parish community add to the production of each school by providing funds, carpenters, artists, costume designers, and choreographers to each performance.
Welcome back to another season of the St. Catherine of Siena Drama Club! The Drama Club is proud to produce the true story of the 1899 New York paperboy strike - NEWSIES!
Mr. Michael Miller will be directing the production once again. With the success of James and the Giant Peach and other previous shows and the dedication of all of those junior high students who will audition for this year’s show, the Drama Club’s 14th production will surely entertain.
The cast for Newsies will have to be a large one with many parts for singers and dancers. There will only be two audition days for Newsies and will be held Wednesday, October 14th and Thursday, October 15th. There may be a callback audition on Friday, October 16th, so all people auditioning need to keep that callback date free. Students and parents must complete the registration form attached to this letter by Wednesday, October 7th to get onto the audition list. If a student is cast in Newsies, parents must pay the $100 registration fee within one week of receiving the part or the part will be given to another Drama member. The registration fee will go directly toward the production costs of the show (scripts, props, etc.). The student must make a full commitment to the Drama Club, especially to rehearsals.
As many know, the Drama Club rehearsals can be very demanding and I suggest that a struggling student in academics not join the group. If a student falls into academic probation after a report card period (refer to the Parent-Student Handbook), study hall may interfere with rehearsals. Last year, we also had many issues with sports practices taking precedence over Drama rehearsals. Much has been done to schedule rehearsals around sports practices and afterschool daycare so there is little conflict. However, students must understand that every minute in rehearsal is precious and full attention and dedication is required. Parents should try their best to schedule medical/dental appointments around rehearsal dates/times.
Please view the attached rehearsal dates and time and determine whether no or little conflicts occur. There is going to be very little change to this schedule. If there is significant disruption between schedules – my suggestion is for the student to not participate in the production. The complexity of the show may become overwhelming if a student had to balance too many commitments. Students will receive a more detailed rehearsal schedule after auditions.
If you have any questions regarding the SC Drama Club, please email me. Mr. Michael Miller Drama Coordinator Past Shows Spring 2010 ~~ Newsies
password: newsies
Spring 2009 ~~ James and the Giant Peach
password: peachy
Winter 2008 ~~ It's A Wonderful Life
password: drama
Winter 2007 ~~ Winter One-Acts: Volume 3
Spring 2007 ~~ Into The Woods
Winter 2005 ~~ A Christmas Carol
Spring 2005 ~~ Alice in Wonderland
Winter 2004 ~~ 2nd Annual Winter One-Acts
Spring 2004 ~~ A Midsummer Night's Dream
Winter 2003 ~~ Winter One-Acts
Spring 2003 ~~ Peter Pan
Spring 2002 ~~ Bye, Bye Birdie
Spring 2001 ~~ The Wizard of Oz Spring 2000 ~~ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory If you would like to add to the St. Catherine of Siena Drama Club picture and video archive, please contact Mr. Miller. We would love to post pictures of past shows! |
