Theater: - A performing art - A form of story telling - Types: Drama, Musical Theater, Comedy

RCS Theater Opportunities RHS, AHS, SCHS Productions Drama Musical theatre Dessert Theater RCS Summer Music Theater Classroom Ensemble Theater Choir, Band International Thespian Society Rochester High School Adams High School The study of theater can be found in the class room, on-stage and back-stage. At each high school: - A non-musical production is staged annually - A musical theatre production is staged as a collaboration of several departments (theater, choirs, band, art) - “Dessert theater” is a student-directed, student produced and sometimes student written night of one-acts Summer Music Theater is a district-wide community tradition operated through RCS Summer Learning Program. Structured class - Ensemble theater  - Choir  more than a study of voice - Band  Pit Band is one component of Musical Theatre collaboration International Thespian Society  honors student excellence in the theater arts Stoney Creek High School

Why Theater for You ? Develop your theater literacy See the world of theater through eyes of playwright, actor, designer, director Beauty & the Beast SMT 2008 Learn to use drama to confidently express your world view Develop a “personal voice” Introduction beyond community to national, international & historically representative themes Develop a deeper understanding of personal issues and a broader world view Les Miserablés SMT 2004

You Can Participate Pursuit of career in theater is not a requirement to participate While there are several from Rochester that work in professional theater or entertainment . . . Pursuit of a career in theater is NOT a requirement to participate. Beyond learning the theater process, you learn about others and a lot more about yourself. A few notable graduates, include: Madonna, seen here in 1973 production of Dark of the Moon Leslie Henson, appeared on Broadway and toured with Les Miserables, seen here in production of Our Town 1997 Madonna Dark of the Moon 1973 Leslie Henstock Our Town 1997

RCS Theater Tradition Rochester Schools has a rich tradition spanning many years. Here are some of the program covers from the archives. At this time, let’s share a short slide show from a sampling of photos through the years.

Theater: - A performing art - A form of story telling - Types: Drama, Musical Theater, Comedy