FAQ's

Q: Are Freshmen able to participate in Stage Right Productions?

A: Yes! We love gaining new thespians and ninth are given equal consideration for cast and crew positions. Freshmen are welcome at any auditions that take place while they are enrolled at GHS. Incoming Freshmen (8th graders) are not able to audition for Varsity Theater productions, as auditions take place in May of the previous year but are encouraged to join tech for this show! 


Q: What kinds of performance opportunities are there?

A: Students can audition for any Mainstage or Student Directed options. Students are also able to perform through our student led improv troupe. Students who are inducted members of our thespian troupe are invited to perform in Individual Events or Thespys at our annual theater conference in December. Our Improv Team and our Theatre Beg/Intermediate students also perform at Improv Fest, Shakespeare Fest, and Jeffco Theatre Fest. 


Q: What tech opportunities are there?

A: Students interested in tech should sign up for tech using our online sign up for each show. Students at GHS have the opportunity to design, manage, and participate as crew members. Students who are inducted members of our thespian troupe are invited to present technical work in Individual Events or Thespys at our annual theater conference in December. Tech Theatre Beg/Intermediate students also provide AV support for all events in our space.


Q: What do I need to prepare for my audition?

A: For our plays, we require a 1 minute stage theater monologue of your choice matching the genre of the show,  which should be memorized. For musicals, we require a 1 minute monologue from a stage theater piece of your choice matching the genre of the show, which should be memorized. Music for auditions and callbacks will be posted with the audition sign up for musicals.


Q: Where can I sign up to audition?

A: Information about auditions for plays and musical will be posted on our website, sent out in school newsletters, and posted around the school on posters. Announcements will also be made during the school day regarding audition information. All sign ups are ONLINE! 


Q: How involved are the students at Stage Right Productions?

A: Stage Right Productions runs off of student leadership and involvement. Students have many opportunities to take leadership roles such as assistant directing, stage managing, and costume designing. 


Q: Does Golden have a thespian troupe?

A: Yes! We are Troupe 2681 and have been a thespian troupe since the 1970s! 2023 marks our 50th year!


Q: How can I become a thespian?

A: You are required to acquire 20 thespian points before you can be inducted as an official thespian and member of Troupe #2681. You get points through your contributions through theatre (acting, costume crew, sound design, props crew, etc). Thespian meetings are held once a month and opportunities to total points will be offered at these meetings.


Q: Where can I go to get more information about Stage Right Productions?

A: Feel free to contact us; we'd be more than happy to answer any questions or give any information. Stage Right Productions will also be present at Golden High School's Club Rush as well as 8th Grade Parent Night. 

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 Q: How do I join the improv team?

A: Auditions for the improv team will be held at the beginning of each school year. The team meets twice a week. Improv for Dummies is open to all and is held every other week during Demon Academy. 


What classes can I take?

Freshmen: Dance Technique, Theater Beginning, Theater Intermediate, Tech Theater Beginning, Tech Theater Intermediate, AV Production or Intro to Mixing, Media Production Beginning

Sophomores-Seniors: Dance Technique, Theater Beginning, Theater Intermediate, Tech Theater Beginning, Tech Theater Intermediate, AV Production or Intro to Mixing, Media Production Beginning, Sound Design & Engineering, Tech Theater Advanced, Production Management, Costume Design

Upperclassmen can also participate in Work Based Learning Internships!