Sheila Newton - MHS Drama Director/Performing Arts Department Chair

sheila.newton@mansfieldschools.com

(508) 261-7540 X 33128

Coming up next: MHS Spring Play, May 3 & 4 @ 7pm

 Kodachrome by Adam Szymkowicz

11 x 17 kodachrome poster w people.pdf

Kodachrome Cast: From left to right top row: Emma DeJesus, Ermina Syed, Birva Dave, Zoe MacRae, Avery Quinn, Cora Prabhakar, Jacob Boschen, Lucia Ramirez/ Bottom row: Nate Graham, Miranda Roulleau, James Murawski, Phinn Evans, Wyatt Katon, Ikey Scire, Gwen Low, Vaibhav Daruri


After an outstanding performance of The Yellow Boat by David Saar on Saturday, March 2nd at Norwood High School, the MHS student-directed production will advance to the semi-final round of the METG High School One-Act Play Festival at Joseph Case High School on Saturday, March 9th. Four groups were selected to move on to the next round of competition. Mansfield also won several awards, including:

Outstanding Light Design - Ryan Smith, Outstanding Direction - Zoey Roth & Ryan Smith, Outstanding Sound Design - Devnita Ray, Outstanding Acting Awards - Tyler Iovino, Keegan Connery, Brody Phillips & Marissa Sabella. 

Six schools will perform at Joseph Case High School on Saturday. Each group will present a forty-minute one-act play, and two will be invited to participate in the final round in Boston the weekend of March 24th. Tickets for this Saturday’s event at Joseph Case High School in Swansea, MA, will be available at the door (cash only) for $15. The competition will begin at 9:15 am, and Mansfield will perform at 11:30 AM. 


The Yellow Boat - Photos

The Yellow Boat 

Cast

ITS Information Slide

The Mansfield High School Drama Department encourages students to explore the theatrical process by offering courses in

acting, directing, playwriting, and technical theatre. The program provides opportunities for student collaboration within the department and with other academic disciplines.



Enjoy some photos from last season's production of 

The Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch

And the student-directed production of 

Our Place by Terry Gabbard

Photos from Mansfield High School's 2021 production of The Little Mermaid

MHS Performing Arts Fee 

Click on the following link to make online payments.

  UNIPAY 

Mansfield High School requires students who participate in the following after-school activities to pay a $100 performing arts fee. 

Activities include:

Please contact the associated ensemble director if your student qualifies for free or reduced lunch. Your family may be eligible for a fee reduction.

Mansfield High School  Drama Course Offerings:

Drama 1: This introductory theatre course is designed for students who are interested in learning more about theater and acting. Students will explore improvisational acting techniques, scene work, monologues, character and script analysis, and performance challenges. Students will be required to attend and critique a live theatrical performance. This is a performance/project-based course in which students will be expected to participate in all areas of study. A final class play will be performed for an audience. In the event of virtual or hybrid instruction, certain aspects of this course may be modified. Open to grades 9-12.

Drama 2/3: This advanced theatre arts course is designed for students who are serious about acting, writing, and directing. Students will read plays, prepare monologues, write and perform original scenes, and study a variety of theatrical genres. This is a performance/project-based course in which students will be expected to participate in all areas of study. Projects will include performances that are written, directed, and produced for an audience. Students will be expected to analyze and critique their theatrical experiences. Students will be expected to complete written assignments that involve attending, analyzing, and critiquing plays outside of school. In the event of virtual or hybrid instruction, certain aspects of this course may be modified. Open to grades 9-12. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Drama 1.

No Fear Improv: Students will learn improvisational techniques that will be explored by doing laugh-filled exercises and skill-driven “short form” games. Structured, simple play will guide each improviser to experience individual success, discover the joy of ensemble support, and build a foundation to increase their creative and critical thinking skills. In the event of virtual or hybrid instruction, certain aspects of this course may be modified. Open to grades 9-12.

Technical Theatre 1 &2: This is an introductory technical theater class. Students will learn how to operate the MHS sound and lighting equipment, design and build scenery, work as a part of the stage crew to move scenery backstage during dress rehearsals and performances, create a variety of images using specialized painting techniques, design and make props, select appropriate costumes, and collaborate with theater professionals from the local area. Students must be available after school to participate on the stage crew prior to and during performances. In the event of virtual or hybrid instruction, certain aspects of this course may be modified Open to grades 9-12. This class may be repeated.

Advanced Technical Theatre: This honors theatre course will build off the knowledge from Technical Theatre 1 & 2, students will be put in leadership positions “behind the scenes” for various MHS theatrical productions. These students will work closely with the director and will be mentored by local theatrical professionals to design lights, sound, make-up, costumes, stage-manage, and lead the backstage crew. Students must be available to attend rehearsals and performances after school. In the event of virtual or hybrid instruction, certain aspects of this course may be modified Open to grades 10-12. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Technical Theatre 1 & 2 and teacher recommendation.

2023-2024 International Thespian Society Members

  MHS Troupe 8960