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Welcome to McNally Theatre!
McNally's theatre program helps students learn the elements of character development, writing for the theatre, movement, improvisation and how to become a compelling storyteller. Students study lighting, staging, camera angles and more as they prepare in-class and extracurricular theatre productions. There are also many opportunities to be involved beyond the school with our Cappies of Great Edmonton program, Citadel Club, Improv Festivals and City Zone 8 One Act Finals.
The Drama 10/20/30 curriculum looks at drama as both an art form and a medium for learning. It can develop the whole person — emotionally, physically, intellectually, imaginatively, aesthetically and socially — by giving form and meaning to experience through “acting out”. As well, it fosters positive group interactions as students learn to make accommodations in order to pursue shared goals.
At McNally, the drama room is always full of students and buzzing with energy. Students are encouraged to regularly use the space to meet their friends in the morning or at lunch, rehearse a scene, play improv games, belt out show tunes or prep their tech. It is a safe communal space for creativity and building relationships.
We hope to see join McNally Theatre!
Course Offerings
Course Offerings
Courses:
Drama 10/ 20/ 30 5 credits
Out-of-the-Regular-Day Courses:
Advanced Acting 15, 25 & 35 5 credits
Technical Theatre 15, 25 & 35 5 credits
Improvisational Theatre 15 & 25 3 credits
Extra-Curricular Activities
Citadel Club
Annual One-Act Festival
Cappies Critic Team
Fine Arts Showcase
Top Ten Reasons to Take Drama!
You can use drama for post-secondary entrance! Drama 30 is an accredited course and can be used for entrance into most post-secondary programs!
Citadel Club! See all 6 mainstage shows for a discounted price!
Theatre experience builds confidence and reduces anxiety in social and performance settings both on and off the stage!
Because IMPROV! Drama gives you the opportunity to work on your improv and quick thinking skills. You’ll also get the chance to perform monthly at the Citadel AND the Grindstone Theatres in both competitive and non-competitive formats! In both, you’ll get to work with and meet other high school improvisers from all over the city!
Theatre experience builds memorization, oral communication, presentation and leadership skills all while working within team environments!
Drama encourages a person to stretch their comfort zone and increases their ability to take personal developmental risks now, and well into the future!
Performance and technical opportunities are available for all! You can gain experience BOTH on and off the stage in either our Mainstage show or our annual One-Act Festival.
Get the full experience of putting on a show! Our Drama 20/30 students get to produce, act, tech and direct all the shows in our annual One-Act Festival. Adjudication is done by a local theatre professional and the top earner gets the chance to perform in the Zone 8 City One-Act Finals!
Writing your thing? McNally Theatre is a part of the Cappies of Greater Edmonton. Learn how to become a theatre critic with professional training where you’ll get the opportunity to view other highschool theatre shows, write reviews and potentially have your writing published in the Edmonton Journal!
Drama supports social connectivity, building lifelong friendships and belongingness within the greater school community.
Student Testimonials
"Remember to cherish the moments and memories you make in drama, you never know when it will be the last." - 2020 Graduate
"I love how caring and supportive everyone in the drama department is." - Current Student
"This is the place I found my first real friends and being a part of this wonderful family has made my life better." - 2020 Graduate
"I met all my friends in drama!" - 2019 Graduate
"Real love is knowing someone's weakness and not taking advantage of them. Knowing their flaws and accepting who they are. And that is exactly what the Drama department and everyone in it does; we accept, love, laugh and most importantly, treat one another like family." - 2020 Graduate
" It has been a time and a half and I've loved every minute of it! Stay in drama kids, you won't regret it!" - 2020 Graduate
"My life has been changed forever. I owe this department and Ms. LC the world. Thank you for giving me these opportunities and experiences." - 2019 Graduate
If you have any further questions regarding the McNally Theatre Program please direct your inquiries to kendra.lamothe-chang@epsb.ca
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