Program

At the core of each experience in drama is a commitment to collaboration, creativity, and risk-taking. Every creative process represents a journey. Holton offers opportunities in all aspects of performance and production. There are opportunities to act, direct, stage manage, and design for small and large-scale dramatic productions. There is equal respect for student contributions in all areas of theater; the technician is celebrated to the same degree as the actor. Curricular study in drama occurs both during the school day and after school through rehearsals and tech work.

Students exploring acting through classes and performances learn to use their voices, bodies, and imagination to create clear characters and collaborate in the story-telling process. An emphasis is placed on ensemble, interaction, and expression. Students explore diverse dramatic literature and also participate in improvisation and devising work. 

Students involved in technical theater learn the basic skills, tools, and techniques for creating scenery, properties, lighting, sound, and costumes. An emphasis is placed on learning the safety standards and practices utilized within a working theater and scene shop as well as studying theatre vocabulary, backstage procedures and theater etiquette.

Performance Opportunities

Middle School Productions

• Winter play or musical (Co-ed at Landon)
• Spring play or musical (Co-ed at Holton)

Upper School Productions

• Fall play or musical (Co-ed at Holton)
• US Winter One-Acts (Co-ed at Holton)
• Spring play or musical (Co-ed at Landon)
• Improv shows throughout the year (Co-ed at Holton or Landon)