THEATER

 The CES theater program seeks to lay a foundation for multidisciplinary practice in theater and performing arts, and encourages and challenges our students through training and performance.  We offer multiple opportunities to participate as performers or as crew for our two major annual productions; the CES Playback Improvisational ensemble; the theater and performance class production; and our speech team.

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Seussical Jr.

Performance Dates: May 5-7
 
Join us for Seussical Jr., the delightful musical with a cast of talented CES first-fifth grade students!
The 32 cast members will transport audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus as the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, while also guarding an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, and a trial, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community emerge triumphant!
Performances are scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 7, at 2 p.m. Get your tickets now!
Don’t miss the opportunity to see our youngest thespians take the stage. We promise you’ll leave with a smile on your face!
 
Regardless of whether students wish to pursue studies in theater arts after high school, the skills students develop in problem-solving, leadership, expressiveness, and teamwork are invaluable.

The theater and performance classes develop vocal and physical expressiveness, action-oriented acting technique, improvisation, mask character improvisation, acting classical text, musical theater, monologue, scene study, playwriting, and theater composition. The Theater Tech and Costuming courses complete the program.

Our students are the designers who build the sets, make the costumes, light the stage, and check the sound. Under the supervision of directors and faculty, the students are the leads in every aspect of our productions.

We are a charter member of the International Thespian Society Troupe 8387 and attend both state and national conferences, where students participate in workshops, present monologues, and meet with other theater enthusiasts from all over the country.

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Seussical Jr.

Performance Dates: May 5-7
 
Join us for Seussical Jr., the delightful musical with a cast of talented CES first-fifth grade students!
The 32 cast members will transport audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus as the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, while also guarding an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, and a trial, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community emerge triumphant!
Performances are scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 7, at 2 p.m. Get your tickets now!
Don’t miss the opportunity to see our youngest thespians take the stage. We promise you’ll leave with a smile on your face!
 
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