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THEATRE
Michael E. Pierson, Fine Arts SupervisorJonathan Mark Rogers, Theatre Arts SpecialistPH: (571) 252-1580
FX: (571) 252-1635
The LCPS Theatre Arts Department provides students a challenging, sequential, authentic instruction program consisting of: Play Production, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Acting Styles, Improvisation, Playwriting and theatre criticism with an emphasis on the creative process. The Theatre Arts program develops critical thinkers, communicators, collaborators and problem solvers while providing experiences to make real life connections. Theatre Arts is a fine arts elective for grades 9-12. Middle school students are offered Exploratory Dramatics at nine "pilot" schools in the county.
Theatre
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Program Overview
The LCPS Theatre Arts Department provides students a challenging, sequential, authentic instruction program consisting of: Play Production, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Acting Styles, Improvisation, Playwriting and theatre criticism with an emphasis on the creative process. The Theatre Arts program develops critical thinkers, communicators, collaborators and problem solvers while providing experiences to make real life connections. Theatre Arts is a fine arts elective for grades 9-12. Students in grades 6-8 will have access to an after-school theatre arts program at all middle schools. Exploratory Dramatics will be offered at 11 middle schools in the county.
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Theatre Safety
LCPS follows the model of "safety first" in all of our programs. The following guide goes in detail to the many ways we keep our theatres and students safe.
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Secondary School Curriculum
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Middle School Theatre Arts
LCPS has a new theatre arts program with select middle schools in the county. This program will allow students to further explore the many aspects of theatre arts. The class will introduce the student to the following topics; communication, social skills, mime, pantomime, clowning, improvisation, speech, vocal production, movement and characterization. The program will prepare the student for further theatrical study at the high school level.In addition to an after-school theatre program, Exploratory Dramatics will be offered at 11 LCPS Middle Schools (Belmont Ridge, Eagle Ridge, Farmwell Station, Harper Park, J. Michael Lunsford, Mercer, River Bend, Seneca Ridge, J.L. Simpson, Trailside and Willard Middle Schools). -
Theatre Auditions and College Information
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Cappies
LCPS participates with the BLUE RIDGE chapter of Critics and Awards Program (CAPPIES). Our end of the year gala will be held at the Hylton Center for Performing Arts in Manassas, VA in June. Please contact your local school for more information. For more information on the CAPPIES organization, please visit the following website. CAPPIES
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Accomplishments
LCPS is very proud of the accomplishments of our theatre arts programs. Below are some highlights of our school's accomplishments as our students continue to excel in every aspect of theatre arts.VHSL ONE ACT DISTRICT CHAMPIONS - Briar Woods, Dominion, Loudoun County, Riverside, Rock Ridge, Stone Bridge and Tuscarora High SchoolVHSL REGIONAL ONE ACT CHAMPIONS - Briar Woods, Dominion, Loudoun County, Riverside, Stone Bridge, Rock Ridge & Tuscarora High School
VTA HONORABLE MENTION FOR EXCELLENCE - Freedom, John Champe, Loudoun County, Loudoun Valley, and Rock Ridge High SchoolNYA THEATRE AWARDS - John Champe, Riverside, Rock Ridge and Tuscarora High School
ETA THEATRE ADVOCACY AWARD - Nichole Cabiniss Director John Champe, Anthony Cimino-Johnson, Director Rock Ridge Performing Arts, Justin Daniel Director Tuscarora Theatre DepartmentETA ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR - Jonathan Mark RogersNBC RISE Award given to Heritage High School for their commitment to Theatre Arts educationCAPPIE Awards - Dominion, Freedom, Heritage, Loudoun Valley, Rock Ridge, Riverside, Stone Bridge, Tuscarora High SchoolLCPS is the only school division in the state of Virginia to offer three Dual Enrollment classes in Theatre ArtsLCPS & LCPR presented the Improvathon (featuring students from across the county) at the Franklin Park Arts CenterMIDDLE SCHOOL THEATRE ARTS - Exploratory Dramatics will be offered at 11 LCPS Middle Schools (Belmont Ridge, Eagle Ridge, Farmwell Station, Harper Park, J. Michael Lunsford, Mercer, River Bend, Seneca Ridge, J.L. Simpson, Trailside and Willard Middle School). -
Middle School Ticket & Show Information
Belmont Ridge MS
James and the Giant Peach
April 12 & 13 at 7pm
Brambleton MS
Legally Blonde, Jr.
February 23 at 7pm
February 24 at 2pm & 7pm
February 25 at 2pm
Drama Showcase (classes)
May 2 at 7pm
Eagle Ridge MS
TBA
Farmwell Station MS
Footloose: Youth Edition
April 26 at 7pm
April 27 at 2pm & 7pm
April 28 at 2pm
One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 17 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
Harmony MS
Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
April 12 at 7pm
April 13 at 2pm and 7pm
April 14 at 2pm
Harper Park MS
Cinderella
March 6 & 7
Lunsford MS
The Wizard of Oz
April 25, 26 & 27 at 7pm
Mercer MS
Shrek Jr
TBA
River Bend MS
One-Acts 2024
April 26 at 7pm
April 27 at 7pm
April 28 at 2pm
River Bend presents two one-act plays. One drama and one comedy to accommodate actors and audiences of all sorts.
Smarts Mill MS
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
April 4 & 5 at 7pm
April 6 at 2pm & 7pm
Stone Hill MS
Night of One Acts
January 13 at 3pm & 7pm
Newsies Jr
April 19 & 20
Simpson MS
Mary Poppins JR
May 3 at 7pm
May 4 at 2pm & 7pm
May 5 at 2pm
Sterling MS
Frozen, Jr.
April 12, 13 & 14
Trailside MS
The Wizard of Oz
March 15 at 7pm
March 16 at 2pm & 7pm
March 17 at 2pm
Willard MS
TBA
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High School Ticket & Show Information
BROAD RUN HIGH SCHOOL
Disney's Descendants
April 4, 5, 12, & 13 at 7pm
April 6 at 2pm
DOMINION HIGH SCHOOL
Night of One-Acts
January 25, 26 & 27 at 7:30pm
Addams Family
April 25, 26, May 3, 4 at 7:30pm
May 5 at 2:30pm
FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL
Tuck Everlasting
February 22 at 7pm
February 23 at 7pm
February 24 at 2pm & 7pm
February 25 at 2pm and 7pm
One-Act Play Festival
April 11 at 7pm
April 12 at 7pm
April 13 at 2pm & 7pm
Class Musical (TBA)
May 3 at 7pm
May 4 at 7pm
HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
January 25, 26 & 27 at 7pm
January 28 at 2pm
Snow Dates: February 1-4
Matilda
April 25, 26, 27 at 7pm
May 3 & 4 at 7pm
May 5 at 2pm
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Volume of Smoke
January 18 & 19
A Chorus Line: High School Edition
February 2 at 7pm
February 3 at 2pm & 7pm
February 4 at 7pm
Mean Girls
April 26 at 7pm
April 27 at 2pm & 7pm
May 3 at 7pm
May 4 at 2pm & 7pm
JOHN CHAMPE HIGH SCHOOL
Friday Knight Live
January 19th & 20th at 7pm
Cinderella (Cappies)
April 25th at 7pm
April 26th at 7pm
April 27th at 2pm & 7pm
Musical Theatre Show (TBA)
May 31st & June 1st at 7pm
LIGHTRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Disney's The Little Mermaid
April 25 & 26 at 7pm
April 27 at 2pm and 7pm
LOUDOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
One-Act Play Festival
January 26 & 27 at 7pm
January 28 at 2pm
Musical (TBA)
April 26 at 2pm & 7pm
April 27 at 7pm
Class Performances
May TBD
LOUDOUN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
MT Jukebox Devised Show
January 11 at 7pm
Once Upon a Mattress
April 12, 13 & 14 at 2pm & 7pm
MT Class Show (TBA)
May 9 & 10 at 7pm
Pygmalion
June 8 & 9 at 2pm
PARK VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Winter One-Acts
TBD
Spring Musical (TBA)
April 22 - 24
Spring One-Acts
TBD
POTOMAC FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
One-Acts
January 19 & 20
Curtains
April 18, 19 & 20
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
The Three Musketeers
January 26 & 27
Frozen JR
February 23 & 24
The Little Mermaid
April 25, 26, 27 & 28
ROCK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Rent: School Edition
January 26 & 27
Snow Dates: February 2 & 3
Our Place
March 12
Frozen
April 26, 27 & 28
May 2, 3, & 4
Miscast Cabaret
June 4
Next to Normal
July 12, 13, 25, 26, 27
Finding Nemo, Kids
June 19 & July 20
Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr.
July 19 - August 3
Urinetown
July 27
STONE BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Student Directed One-Act Festival
January 4 & 5 at 7pm
Mamma Mia
April 11 at 7pm
April 12 at 7pm
April 13 at 2pm & 7pm
TUSCARORA HIGH SCHOOL
A Raisin in the Sun
February 2, 3 & 4 at 7pm
Anastasia the Musical
April 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20 at 7pm (Cappies)
WOODGROVE HIGH SCHOOL
Grease the Musical
May 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5