Spring Musical
Synopsis:
The action begins in 1815 as Jean Valjean, a man condemned to 19 years of hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family, finds only hatred and suspicion when he is released on parole. Meeting one man who believes in him, Valjean breaks his parole to begin a new life. The story truly begins as Jean Valjean crosses the landscape of early 19th century France, always pursued by the righteous police inspector Javert. From his adoption and love of the orphan Cosette, to the darkly funny plots of the thieving Thenardiers, from the soaring revolutionary fire of the student rebels who fight on the barricade in the streets of Paris to the final confrontation between Jean Valjean and Javert, the story of Les Miserables is one of love, courage and redemption. |
STUDENT RUSH / ALUM EVENING
(Open Dress Rehearsal)
April 10, 2024 - 5:30pm (Doors open at 5:00pm)
Tickets: $5 - LSA BB Theater
GALA NIGHT / OPENING NIGHT
April 11, 2024 - 5:30-6:45pm Opening Reception
(includes themed food & beverage stations & a special toast)
Seating Open at 6:45pm // Performance Begins at 7pm
Tickets: $25 - LSA BB Theatre
REGULAR PERFORMANCES
April 12, 2024 - 7:00pm / (Doors open at 6:30pm)
April 13, 2024 - 7:00pm / (Doors open at 6:30pm)
April 14, 2024 - 2:00pm / (Doors open at 1:30pm)
Tickets: $15 // (Students: $10) - LSA BB Theater
(Open Dress Rehearsal)
April 10, 2024 - 5:30pm (Doors open at 5:00pm)
Tickets: $5 - LSA BB Theater
GALA NIGHT / OPENING NIGHT
April 11, 2024 - 5:30-6:45pm Opening Reception
(includes themed food & beverage stations & a special toast)
Seating Open at 6:45pm // Performance Begins at 7pm
Tickets: $25 - LSA BB Theatre
REGULAR PERFORMANCES
April 12, 2024 - 7:00pm / (Doors open at 6:30pm)
April 13, 2024 - 7:00pm / (Doors open at 6:30pm)
April 14, 2024 - 2:00pm / (Doors open at 1:30pm)
Tickets: $15 // (Students: $10) - LSA BB Theater
The NCTC Competition plays are produced as a part of the Studio Theatre Advanced Honors & Technical Theatre Honors classes. These productions provide our most advanced theatre students the opportunity to test their skills in a professional level production process.
"Overdue"
by Nina Ridley Clayton Synopsis: Told through the experience and writings of Alice, one of eight teenagers struggling to survive the apocalypse while hiding in their school's library. Alice documents the bonds formed and tested within the group, their efforts to survive, and her budding romance with Whitman. She discusses the pain of the experience as well – specifically, her attack and the deaths and losses of her peers. |
"Emma"
by KATE HAMILL based on the novel by JANE AUSTEN A playful twist on a classic Synopsis: Emma Woodhouse prides herself on being a matchmaker with an impeccable track record, much to the chagrin of her dear friend Mr. Knightley. Her latest scheme revolves around the sweet Harriet Smith, whom Emma advises to reject a perfectly good marriage proposal in favor of another eligible bachelor. However, her best-laid plans are turned upside down by unpredictable displays of affection, unexpected rivals and Emma’s sudden realization that true love may have been under her nose all along. |
Both shows were performed for our guests: October 25 & 26, 2023 - 7:00pm
Our students participated in the NCTC Festival on Friday & Saturday, November 3 & 4, 2023
Fall Play
Synopsis:
When you’re a new student from up North, wrecking the family pontoon on Jordan Lake and misplacing your TWIN brother Sebastian is definitely not the way to start the School year. To try and maintain some semblance of anonymity Viola starts the year at North Carolina Arts High in a disguise, fit as he/they/them Cesario, and tries to get in with the “popular” kids. At an Arts school that means the hopeless romantic pianist, Orsino, and the lead in every musical since she started, Olivia. Will 'Cesario' pass the vibe check?? If the social constructs of high school weren’t confusing enough, wait until the misgendering and mistaken identities take over this story. Cesario (Viola) is in love with Orsino, Orsino is in Love with Olivia, Olivia is in love with Cesario (Viola). Not to mention Olivia’s uncle, Mr Toby the Chemistry teacher, is constantly trying to get Olivia to go out with his favorite student Andrew!! Will the confusion kill the vibes? Will they call cap on Olivia’s disguise? Will Orsino have the rizz to win Olivia’s heart?? Oh by the way - Sebastian isn’t drowned and, when he shows up at school, Viola will definitely have some questions to be answered. It's all just so slay!!! Performed for our Guests: Wednesday, November 29 - Sunday, December 3, 2023 |
Winter Musical
Synopsis:
The Wiz is the urbanized retelling of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the context of modern African-American culture. It opened on October 21, 1974 at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland and the 1975 Broadway production won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. (from American Theatre Wing) This sparkling adaptation follows the story of Dorothy, who is transported to the Land of Oz. With the help of newfound friends like the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion, Dorothy embarks on a journey to find the powerful Wiz and seek her way back home. Filled with soul, gospel, and disco music, The Wiz offers an energetic retelling of a beloved classic. "Success, fame, and fortune, they’re all illusions. All there is that is real is the friendship that two can share." ~ SCARECROW Music/Lyrics: Charlie Smalls Book: William F. Brown Performed for our Guests: Wednesday, January 31 - Sunday, February 4, 2024 |
Early Spring Musical
Synopsis:
(From the Broadway PLAYBILL) “A Tuesday night, shortly before Christmas 1956, four legends, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley gathered at the Sun Record recording studio in Memphis, Tennessee, where they’d launched their careers. Word soon leaked out of an impromptu jam session. A newspaper man who was there wrote, ‘This quartet could sell a million.’ Soon, they were dubbed the Million Dollar Quartet. This was their only performance, a cultural flashpoint that caught rock ‘n’ roll at the moment of creation.” MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny. Relive the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B and country hits, performed live onstage by our incredibly talented actors and musicians. Showcased hit songs include “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more. Book: Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux Performed for our Guests: Wednesday, March 20 - Saturday, March 23, 2024 |