Where will YOU be when the curtain opens?

NEWS!

W.H.S. DRAMA IS NOW W.H.S. THEATRE!

After many years of success, it's time to take a step in a new direction for our organization by changing our name to more accurately represent who we are!  While the word "drama" is suitable for describing the written words we perform, THEATRE does a much better job of highlighting the huge variety of arts, like lights, sound, costumes, scenery, music, and dance, that go into making a script come to life!  Even without a physical theatre, we are a living, growing organization, so this is a great chance to remember the past and look forward to the future!

WELCOME, NEW THESPIANS!

On May 23, W.H.S. Troupe #4558 of the International Thespian Society

welcomed ten new members, recognized nine Honor Thespians, and said goodbye to seven graduating seniors.  Being a thespian is an exemplary accomplishment, and we applaud these students for their contributions to theatre arts.  Check out the "Photo Album" link to the left of this message to check out the group pics from our ceremony!

CONGRATS, SPRING MUSICAL CAST AND CREW!

On April 26-28 W.H.S. Drama produced Once on this Island, a show sure to be remembered as our most creative endeavor!  Congratulations to the cast and crew on such a creative, powerful production! 
Check out pictures from the show in the "Photo Album" link to the left of this message!

You'll Never Wear It Again, But We Might!  

W.H.S. Theatre happily accepts tax-deductible donations to add to our stock for future productions.  Drop off items (in good wearing/working condition) to W. H.S. Room 12.  If we can't use them, we'll send them off to a local donation center.  Thanks for everyone who donated to our Zombie Prom wish list!

Join Us on YouTube!

W.H.S. Drama has a YouTube channel:  subscribe to WaynesvilleHSDrama for videos! We'll mainly use our channel to post rehearsal videos for students to use at home, but this will be a great way to catch a sneak preview of our shows! Just don't expect videos of our productions to appear here--it's against copyright law!  Click here to check it out!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Stay tuned for more details in the fall!

 

WHAT IS W.H.S. THEATRE?

MISSION STATEMENT

Wayne Local Schools is known not only for the outstanding education students receive, but also for extra-curricular activities that guide students in developing skills outside the classroom.  Using this model, the W.H.S. Theatre program seeks to meet the following goals:

• Provide students with opportunities for performance and technical theatre that challenge and extend their creativity.
• Make connections between theatre, other classroom content areas, and life experiences.
• Encourage a lifelong appreciation for theatre arts.

SEASON

W.H.S. Theatre produces two full-length productions each year: a play in the fall and a musical in the spring.  Productions are selected with a four-year vision to provide students with opportunities to participate in a variety of performance styles and play genres.

Recent productions include:

2007-2008     The Curious Savage, Godspell

2008-2009     The Dining Room, The Pajama Game

2009-2010    Faith County, Seussical

2010-2011 Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, Zombie Prom

2011-2012 Fools, Once on this Island

LOCATION AND TICKETS

W.H.S. Theatre productions are held in the Waynesville Middle School Auditorium (W.M.S. gymnasium) at 723 Dayton Rd.

Tickets for W.H.S. Theatre productions are available in advance .  They may ordered through cast members and may be purchased at W.H.S. during school hours or at the box office starting one hour before each show.  Adult tickets are $8.  Students and seniors are $5.

SUPPORT-WE NEED YOU!

By purchasing sponsorships in the production programs and through your generous donations, we are able to offset production expenses while keeping tickets affordable. 

There are many ways to show your support through a contribution.  Businesses may purchase advertisements ranging in size and cost from $30 to $300.  Individual donors at any amount are listed as "Spartan Star Patrons" in the program.  You can even purchase a message for your favorite cast or crew member to see!  If you'd like to make a greater contribution,  consider a "top-billing" role as an official producer!

Click here to download a sponsorship brochure or contact director Jason Hamen at jhamen@wayne-local.com for more information about supporting W.H.S. Theatre.

THESPIANS

Since 1989, W.H.S. Troupe #4558 of the International Thespian Society has inducted over 150 members who have dedicated their time to service and learning in theatre arts.

Membership is based on the I.T.S. point system, equivalent to 100 hours of performance and technical theatre!

Troupe #4558 attends Ohio area and state Thespian conferences, recognizes "Honor Thespians" for continued achievement, awards an annual scholarship, and promotes the benefits of theatre arts in our academic and cultural communities.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Muselin Memorial Scholarship

This new scholarship opportunity is named for Linn Muselin ('90) and is awarded to a student who has shown leadership in and commitment to W.H.S. Drama.  Linn was a charter member of Thespian Troupe #4558, served as the troupe's first president, and created sets for W.H.S. Drama productions.  Anyone wishing to contribute to the scholarship may contact Director Jason Hamen for more details.

Troupe #4558 Scholarship

A portion of annual fundraisers for Troupe #4558 is reserved to award a deserving senior who represents the ideals of the International Thespian Society.  It is a unique scholarship, in that it is given to students by students.  Troupe members interested in applying must submit a letter to the troupe describing their qualifications by May.