The Commissioner of Classics of SLOHS Performing Arts is the head of the SLOHS Performing Arts Department of Classics. The Commissioner of Classics is responsible for the advocation of dramatic works of antiquity and overseeing dramaturgy of mainstage productions. The Commissioner is also a member of the Performing Arts Company.
The office was established on April 27, 2021 with the merging of Drama Club, Improv Team, and Iambic Pentameter. As the head of Classics, the commissioner position is essentially the successor to the Iambic Pentameter presidency. Commissioners are appointed in the fall to serve a term of one school year. There is no term limit; it has not been determined, however, if incumbent commissioners must reapply to serve additional terms. While Iambic Pentameter presidents were selected by their predecessors, interested candidates for the Classics commission go through an application process similar to that of other commissioner positions.
Olivia Cusick is the second and current Commissioner of Classics, assuming office on September 17, 2022.