The Upper Dublin Theatre Department

1955- Senior Dramatics

Known as "Senior Dramatics," the club put on productions such as "The Robe" and "Inner Willie." The group also visited Philadelphia to see a production of "Wonderful Town."

1962- Auditorium Completed

With the auditorium completed in 1962, the high school was able to stage shows such as "Teahouse of the August Moon," "My Three Angels," and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes."

1967- "The Upper Dublin Little Theatre Group"

Under a new name, the Upper Dublin Little Theatre Group returns with productions such as "Brigadoon" and "Our Town."

1976- "The Bicentennial Players"

In 1976, the Upper Dublin Little Theatre Group was quickly renamed for the Bicentennial. 

1977- "The Cardinal Players"

Rebranded as "The Cardinal Players," the group moves to stage a production of "Macbeth."

1980- "Drama Club"

The group becomes known as "Drama Club" and presents "The Matchmakers," under the new leadership of Miss Calvani.

1981- Return of "The Cardinal Players"

In 1981, the Drama Club begins a second group known as "The Cardinal Players" which competed in play festivals across the county.

2000- Formation of Thespian Troupe #5900

Under the direction of Mrs. Debbie Thompson, the Drama Club forms Thespian Troupe #5900 and begins attending an annual conference in York, PA.

2006- "High School Musical"

Upper Dublin becomes the pilot production of Disney's "High School Musical," a hit which swept the nation at the time.

2013- Completion of the Performing Arts Center

Upon the completion of the Black Box Theatre and the Auditorium, the Drama Club stages "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," "Alice in Wonderland, Jr.," and "Legally Blonde."

2014- "The Upper Dublin Theatre Department"

Under the direction of Ms. Nicole Gerenyi, the group rebrands as "The Upper Dublin Theatre Department" showing "Dracula," "High School Musical, Jr.," and "Annie Get Your Gun" in their first season.

Present Day

The Upper Dublin Theatre Department continues to stage three productions a year in their various spaces under the direction of Ms. Nicole Gerenyi.