Mission and Goals
UHS THEATRE MISSION
To encourage creativity and exploration of theatre arts as performers and technicians through meaningful production experience in a wide variety of styles and forms, and to foster a lifelong appreciation of theatre arts.
CORE VALUES AND VISION STATEMENT
To develop the skills of collaboration, problem-solving, time-management and responsibility through innovative production work. We will model the practices of fiscal responsibility, environmental awareness, and safety through the application of careful planning and consideration of resources, budget, time and energy. We seek to foster leadership and respect by example in the training and practices of all participants.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
To build and nurture creative expression and individuality among high school students.
Provide students with opportunities in performance and technical theater that challenge and extend their creativity.
To develop individuals who are aesthetically aware, artistically disciplined, and adept in the performing arts.
To provide a safe and nurturing environment where learning takes place.
To foster academic achievement by involving students in activity that promotes creative thinking, builds cognitive skills and boosts self-confidence.
To prepare students for higher education and professional careers.
To engage students, teachers and administrative staff in an exploration of the universal themes of human experience.
Every student must practice respect of self, the other members of the ensemble, and the performance environment.
Application of craft skills such as carpentry, electronics, painting, sewing, etc.
Application of performance skills of voice, movement, interpretation, motivation, etc.
To expose students and the community to classic and contemporary works from different countries, periods, and theatrical styles by diverse authors in regard to race/ethnicity, nationality, creed, gender, sexual orientation, and age.
Quotes from the Directors:
Jennifer Heaton: "I do have experience in making spaces more equitable, and I don't think anyone will ever question that my motives are pure, but that doesn't mean that my lived experiences allow me to intuit everyone's needs or to appear accessible to everyone. It takes a village to make people feel like they are part of something meaningful and genuinely inclusive. That's what I'd like to build. A true family."
Mrs. Marquart: "My vision for this year is one of teamwork and inclusion; theatre is all about people coming together as one to make (hopefully) cool art and that is, ultimately, what I envision for us this year. Every single person in the UHS community is welcome to join us in any capacity they can. I am so very excited to work together! In joy, love, and gratitude"