Performing Arts
THEATRE EVENTS AT ST. JOHN'S, 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR
All shows performed in our 120-seat Ryken Black Box Theatre, unless otherwise noted. For ticket information, please contact Mr. Dolan.
Note: For more detailed information, contact the individual teacher(s) named for the particular drama project, at his own St. John's e-mail address. For example:
mclark@stjohnshigh.orgThursday 13 November to Sunday 16 November 2008 "SOUTH PACIFIC" by Rodgers & Hammerstein. Classic World War II musical, currently a hit on Broadway.
Directors: Mr. Clark (Conal 214), Mr. Dolan (Flavian 405), Mr. Monroe (Conal 211), Ms. Denise Day (choreographer)
Auditions for the show: Wednesday 3 September and Thursday 4 September, in SJ Black Box, 2:35 to 5:00 PM. Prepare a memorized monologue and a song from the play.
Rehearsals will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:35 to 5:00 PM. Some Sunday afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00 will be added in mid-October.
II. Thursday 5 February to Saturday 7 February (one weekend earlier than on official school calendar) WINTER PLAY For title, see Mr. Deedy, director, in Conal 215.
Auditions will likely be held just before or just after Thanksgiving.
III. Wednesday 1 April (one night only) ALL-FRESHMAN PLAY
Producer: Mr. Deedy Likely to be a selection of several one-act plays
IV. Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May performed in the Coaches' Pavillion
43rd ANNUAL SPRING SHOW
Producer: Mr. Lane (homeroom, lower Flavian)
Rehearsals on Saturdays, beginning Saturday 28 February 2009
All-singing, all-dancing musical revue; no storyline, no cuts. Come and become involved!
V. Thursday 28 May to Saturday 30 May STUDENT-DIRECTED COMEDY
Producer: Mr. Jourcin (Flavian 403); director: Mike Perotto '09
VI. In addition: Two one-night-only shows by the ST. JOHN'S IMPROV SOCIETY
Friday 5 December 7:00 PM Friday 6 March 7:00 PM
Student Improv leaders: John Karwaski '09, Connor Sampson '09
Admission charge benefits local charities.
SEE YOU THIS YEAR IN THE BLACK BOX FOR A ST. JOHN'S THEATRE EXPERIENCE!