Welcome to Monarch Theatre!
We are a large group of individuals who are dedicated to the theatre arts.
Monarch Theatre Department is made up of all different kinds of people and experience.
No matter if you're an actor, techie, new to the school or theatre, Monarch Thespians welcome with open arms!
Each year we put on a: fall play, spring play, spring musical, collection of one acts, and one night competition of student written/directed one acts!
Senior Showcase: seniors perform the most cherished songs, monologues, dances, as well as a number from their freshman year musical.
Highly involved in ThesCon (State Competition) and Nationals.
Every year, thespians from our troupe qualify for Nationals, which takes place during the summer.
And at the end of the year, new hardworking theatre people are inducted into Troupe 5989!
Selected for Thespian Spotlight (November 2022)
"We are truly inspired by how your troupe has demonstrated values of inclusivity, community, and excellence."
Meet our Thespian Officers 2023-2024!
This Years Theme: Roald Dahl!
Zoe Wiley
Zoe is a senior at Monarch, and is so excited to get to work with such a wonderful officer team during her fourth year with Monarch Theatre. In her free time, she loves reading, baking, dancing, and Disney movies! Zoe loves both the performing and tech sides of theatre, and is honored to be a cohead of set painting and choreography this year, as well as serving as the chair of the 2023-2024 Colorado State Thespian Board. She's so excited for all the great things in store this year!
Amelia protas
Amelia is in her junior year and third year with Monarch Theatre. Aside from performing, her favorite things in the world are her two dogs and also ice cream. She loves listening to different musicals, and is especially excited for Matilda this year. She loves being a part of Monarch Theater, and is especially excited for this year, getting to work with such amazing officers.
Marina Eissenstat
Marina is a junior at Monarch. She loves pink, hugs, and meeting new people. She is also a member of the Monarch choirs and has been doing theater since fifth grade. Her favorite musical is the Phantom of the Opera, and she could talk about it for hours.
Anna Claire Jones
Anna Claire is a junior and very jazzed for this upcoming year. She participates in MoHi Choirs as well as theater, as she loves singing. She adores getting to connect with her fellow thespians as an officer, and can't wait for this year!
Lacy Thompson
Lacy is in her junior year and is so excited for this amazing year of theater! She spends her free time obsessing over her favorite shows and musicals. She can't wait for all of what this year has in store!
Director
Gwendolyn Lukas-Doctor has been director of the Monarch High School Theatre program since 2004. Originally hailing from Chicago, she studied at Drake University and Iowa State University. She enjoyed a professional acting career before dedicating her time to MOHI theatre. She greatly enjoys working with the young artists of the theatrical arts. When not in the theatre, she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, laughing, and enjoying life. As her headshot suggests, she has a flair for theatrics.
Director:
Kate Klotz has become well known throughout Colorado for her work as a music educator and vocalist. She holds a Masters of Music from Colorado State University and received her undergraduate degree in Music Education from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Ms. Klotz holds all three levels of Kodály certification and has also completed Orff Schulwerk training. She has instructed students in private piano and voice, as well as teaching K-12 general music and choir in Colorado and Washington state public schools.
From 2013-2019, Ms. Klotz served as the Artistic Director of the Boulder Children's Chorale. Under her leadership, the Boulder Children's Chorale grew from three to five ensembles, with over 100 singers. She has frequently collaborated with local and professional ensembles, coaching children's choirs and soloists for Carmina Burana, The Chichester Psalms, Bach's St. Matthew Passion, Mahler's Symphony No. 3 and The Nutcracker. From 2011-2013, Ms. Klotz served on the artistic staff of the Spokane Area Youth Choirs in Spokane, Washington, where she directed elementary, middle and high school level choirs.
Ms. Klotz is a sought after clinician and has presented for the Colorado and Texas Music Educator's Association Conferences. She also serves on the summer teaching staff for the Aspen Music Festival and School and as the Children’s Choirs Repertoire and Resources Chair for the Colorado Chapter of the American Choral Director’s Association. An active vocalist and pianist, Ms. Klotz has performed with the Colorado Conductor’s Chorale, the Spokane Symphony Chorale, and Boulder-based Cantabile. Since 2018, she has been performing with Denver-based, Anima Chamber Ensemble.
Ms. Klotz lives in Louisville, CO with her husband, Nathan.