Listen to announcements for future club plans.

Next Meeting: April 7th

3:00-5:00

Practice your lines & choreography

We will do a run through OFF BOOK!

Due to the four snow days, the production is behind. The staff is willing to extend some of the rehearsals. As of March 17th, the Drama Club will be meeting 3-5:00 in the cafeteria until tech week. If there is a major scheduling issue, please reach out to Mrs. Killeen. We really need everyone at the remaining rehearsals. Please make sure to mark your calendars.

Remember to listen to the school announcements

Updates and information can be found on the bulletin board outside the office.

Our show is quickly approaching! We look forward to presenting the show Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical to the families on April 16th at 6:00pm. It is general admission and FREE!

Drama Club Planned* Schedule 2025-2026

* Schedule may change and updated information will be sent home at a later date

3-5:00 Tuesday, April 7th- run through with props & costumes

3-4:15 Monday, April 13th -Tech Week -run through (bows?)

3-4:15 Tuesday, April 14th -Tech Week- run through
3-4:15 Wednesday, April 15th -Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, April 16th DRESS REHEARSAL FOR THE SCHOOL
Thursday, April 16th 5:30 call, 6:00 Show SHOW TIME!!!
3-4:15 Tuesday, April 28th- Last meeting

Our show is quickly approaching! We look forward to presenting the show Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical to the families on April 16th at 6:00pm. It is general admission and FREE!

Shoes: You need to wear quiet closed toe shoes that do not slip off your feet. Think about what your character would wear in the woods.

Pants: Please wear black pants unless otherwise informed.

Hair: Needs to be pulled back out of your face

Make up: There is not really a need for makeup. However, a little blush and lip gloss will work. Anything you wear needs to be applied at home.

Thursday April 16th: Wear costume, (make up,) and hair to school on Thursday morning.

Costume Ideas?

See the Stage Crew's slide show!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ly3vonaZy5HO06UDpcbGHYSDIRaYtsBlTfntEjQWqaA/edit?usp=sharing

Teacher Contacts:

Mrs. Killeen: bethany_killeen@wrsd.net

Mr. Rizzuto: robert_rizzuto@wrsd.net

Mr. Sabourin: joshua_sabourin@wrsd.net

Ms. Melanson

Ms. Paonessa

Ms. Bedard

Book by Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm
Music & Lyrics by Denver Casado

OLYMPUS is a laugh-out-loud rock musical where ancient myths meet modern mischief! The Greek gods, tired of their immortal routines, spark a competition to meddle with mortals and prove who’s the greatest greek god of all time. When a group of modern-day cousins set off on a hike to “Olympus Overlook,” they have no idea they’re about to be tested by ancient deities. With catchy songs, heartfelt moments, and plenty of laughs, Olympus is a mythic adventure about family, connection, and discovering that the real view from the top is the one you share together.

LENGTH: 45-minutes

Congrats to the cast!!! You all rocked auditions!

The Drama Club is pleased to announce that they are planning on putting on another exciting production in April. The Drama Club is a wonderful opportunity for students in 5th through 8th grade at PCS. Last Spring, the PCS Drama Club prepared and presented their third musical called Out of the Woods.

Once again, Mrs. Killeen is teaming up with Mr. Sabourin to have a Drama Club this year. Mrs. Killeen, a fifth grade teacher at PCS, has been doing local theater for many years and is co-running the Drama Club for her 14th year. Our music teacher, Mr.Sabourin, participated in theater in high school and is excited to bring another show to PCS. The production team will be joined by Mr. Rizzuto (5th grade teacher), Ms. Melanson (7/8 ELA teacher), Ms. Bedard (Kindergarten teacher) and Ms. Paonessa (Middle School Para).

Since this program is not funded by the district, there is a participation fee of $75.00 for anyone that wants to participate in Drama Club. The fee helps to cover the costs of scripts, costumes, sets and any other materials needed for production.

If you would like your child to participate, please fill out both sides of the permission slip. Please attach a check for the amount of $75.00, made payable to WRSD. If you are unable to afford this fee, but would still like your child to participate in the production, please contact Mrs. Killeen and we will discuss possible options.

We will meet on Tuesday afternoons (and one tech week in April) from 3:00-4:15 in the Cafeteria. We would like to stress that if your child decides to participate in the production, they are expected to memorize their lines, attend ALL rehearsals, and attend both productions.

We are very eager to get started and are looking forward to this year’s production.

Goals of Drama Club:

~ To teach skills associated with theater production and performance

~ To promote teamwork and cooperation

~ Do warm-ups, theater games, and improvisations

~Skill development in characterization, diction, line interpretation, physicalization, and presentation skills

~Integrate skills learned onto stage and rehearse a small production by the end of the year

In Drama Club, we will. . . .

~Practice presentation skills

~Become familiar with the parts of the stage and basic theater vocabulary

~Practice improvising and play some improv games

~Practice using non-verbal communication

~Work as a team

~Aim to put on a production

Glossary

actor's line - words making up the dialogue of a play; "the actor forgot his speech" words, speech. dialog, dialogue - the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction. aside - a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage.

cue- A theatrical cue is the trigger for an action to be carried out at a specific time. It is generally associated with theatre and the film industry. They can be necessary for a lighting change or effect, a sound effect, or some sort of stage or set movement/change.

run-through. a rehearsal, as of a dramatic or musical work or section, straight through from beginning to end.

Prop-formally known as (theatrical) property, is an object used on stage by actors during a performance.

Costume- clothing and the overall appearance of a character or performer. Please do not feel like you need to spend a lot of money. Be creative and see what you can make with what you have or can borrow.

How to Overcome Stage Fright By Grey Pratt, Customer Service Rep, Pioneer Drama Service

It’s almost time for your big entrance. Your palms are sweaty, your knees are trembling, and your mouth is dry. You’re hoping beyond hope that your performance is over soon. We all know this feeling. Almost everyone has stage fright to a certain degree — that shock of fear that triggers the production of adrenaline, which ensures that you get those feelings of stress and excitement. A little bit of this tension is good because it helps you stay focused and energized. But too much can take away from the fun in your performance.

Even world-renowned, award-winning performers regularly experience stage fright. Helen Mirren once confessed, “I still suffer terribly from stage fright. I get sick with fear. Not every night, but at the beginning and on occasion — not necessarily when I’m expecting it. You just have to cope with it — take it on the chin and work through it, trying to use the adrenalin to perform.”

Know that you don’t have to be perfect. Allow yourself to make mistakes. A slip of the tongue, a wrong word, forgetting your lines — it’s okay... to a point! So don’t beat yourself up over every little flub. Instead, practice beforehand how to recover when something goes wrong. That way, you know what you’re going to do onstage, and you can know how to proceed if you make a mistake. In addition, keep in mind that the people in the audience understand your nerves — they’ve all experienced it, too. So if they laugh, remember that they’re laughing with you, not at you.
Acknowledge that stage fright is normal and use that energy to fuel your performance. Everyone experiences stage fright, even those who have taken the stage hundreds of times. Let it reassure you that you’re not alone, and that it is something you can overcome. In the weeks before your performance, find inspirational quotes from actors or singers you admire and read them over and over again as your own positive affirmations.
Turn negative talking into positive thinking. The longer you stay engulfed in negative territory the more it will feel like home. We are all experts at beating ourselves up through negative talk. Throughout rehearsals, use positive thinking and affirmations instead. Create a positive groove you can stay in for the actual performances. During rehearsals, take every negative statement you say about yourself and add “yet” to the end of it. “I don’t know my lines... yet.” “I’m not a good dancer... yet.” “I can’t do this... yet.”
Find time for calming activities in the days before your performance. Play sports or exercise, listen to music you love, read a book, go for a walk, do yoga, play with your dog... the possibilities are endless.
You are your character. Reframe your thinking and imagine that it’s your character, not you, going onstage. It is your character who might make a mistake, not you. So don’t think about yourself. How would your character react if they tripped while entering, dropped a propped, or hiccupped in the middle of saying something?
You are a part of a whole. You have worked with your cast for countless hours of rehearsals by now. They’re there to help you if something goes differently than expected.
Shake it out. Sometimes the best way to get the nerves out is to literally shake them out! Wiggle your arms, shake your hands, jump up and down. Use your jitters as energy to move throughout your space and release muscle tension.
Take deep breaths. Deep breaths are one of the most soothing things you can do when you feel overwhelmed. Inhale through the nose and out through the mouth, making sure that the breath goes deep into your diaphragm and not into your shoulders. Stand up straight, open up your chest. This will make you look and feel more confident. Take 30 seconds. Just. Breathe.
Trust the moment. Know that you’ve already done most of the work. You’ve practiced and memorized lines. You’ve learned lyrics, songs, and dances. You’ve worked hard and done your best. Now, let it go. Enjoy the fruits of your labor and trust yourself in the moment!

You know that instance when you’re standing onstage and you have that feeling of tension? When it comes down to it, it’s a logical feeling and actually very good! Embrace it! Because of that tension, your performance can peak! Everyone has that feeling, even if they’ve been there a thousand times before. So don’t worry about it. Use the energy to feel alive... you are a performer.

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