Theatre

The Theatre Department is dynamic and a welcoming place for students who want to learn more about theatre through one of the semester based theatre classes, by participating in one of the productions, or by joining one of the theatre clubs.

THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS

NHS has multiple opportunities for students to participate in the cast, crew, and pit orchestra. There are four productions each year:

FALL SAMD (Students Acting to Make a Difference) SHOW

WINTER MUSICAL

SPRING PLAY

SPRING SENIOR DIRECTED PRODUCTION

THEATRE CLUBS

SAMD

Students Acting to Make a Difference is a student-led theater production company. SAMD produces a show each school year to raise funds for a local nonprofit. The primary goals of SAMD are to allow NHS students an opportunity to use their creative talents to fundraise and become involved with the work of a nonprofit in our community, and to provide an inclusive theatrical experience for interested NHS students to supplement the artistic experience available at the high school. Learn more about SAMD on their WEBSITE.

NHS SAMD VIDEO by Chris Tess

In addition to SAMD, NHS also has a COMEDY CLUB.

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS 2025-2026

SAMD Fall Production

Students Acting to Make a Difference

CHICAGO: Teen Edition

Due to mature themes, this production of CHICAGO Teen Edition is rated 13+

NEWMAN AUDITORIUM

Friday October 24th at 7pm

Saturday October 25th at 7pm

Sunday October 26th at 2pm

PAST PRODUCTIONS

NHS Senior Directed Show

Merrily We Roll Along

NEWMAN AUDITORIUM

May 16-17

NHS Spring Play

GET SMART

NEWMAN AUDITORIUM

Saturday May 3

Sunday May 4

NHS Winter Musical

MAMMA MIA!

NEWMAN AUDITORIUM

Friday March 7th at 7pm

Saturday March 8th at 7pm

Sunday March 9th at 2pm

Friends of Music Musical Celebration Fundraiser

To Support NHS Performing Arts

Winterfest, a Friends of Music fundraiser in a variety show format, will take place at 7pm on Friday, December 6th in the Needham High School Auditorium.

This celebratory and family friendly event is held in partnership with the Needham Fine and Performing Arts Department and includes performances by the jazz ensemble, strings, the 4 a cappella groups, and a selection of individual and group performers.