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The Repertory Theatre class put on the musical Fantasticks on Thursday, Feb. 20. Fantasticks is a musical about two families, a father and his daughter who live by a father and his son. The two fathers built a wall to keep their children apart, but they find their way and they end up falling in love. The two lovers are Matt and Lusia played by junior Leif Campbell and senior Analiese Wilhauk.

Repertory Theatre performs “Fantasticks”

February 21, 2020

In preparation for the upcoming show, seniors Noah Smith and Jame Ball critique the actors on stage Tuesday, April 30. “It’s extremely surreal to see people saying the lines you’ve written and playing characters you’ve created,” Ball said.

Seniors Noah Smith and James Ball write and direct “Foster”

May 18, 2019

Waking up from her drunk slumber, Gay Wellington, played by sophomore Madelyn Augustine walks over to sit on Mr. Kirby's lap, played by sophomore Micheal Brown during dress rehearsal Thursday, April 10.

Theatre department holds two separate shows

April 11, 2019

While completing stations on Friday, Sept. 7, senior Riley Lewis holds a snake, one of the many animals in science teacher Julie Roberts' room.

Several new classes are open to students

September 20, 2018

Carefully cutting down a piece of cardboard, freshman Cory Schiffman works to build his cardboard sculpture on Friday, April 13. “I liked that we had the freedom to choose what to sculpt out of cardboard for the project,” Schiffman said. “I learned that you can make a lot of interesting things out of a simple material.”

Fine arts classes provide students with creative outlets during the school day

April 24, 2018

Facilities

April 12, 2018

She Loves Me Thespian musical from Dorothy Swafford on Vimeo.

Students put on first ever thespian-exclusive show

February 2, 2018

5900 Monticello Rd from Dorothy Swafford on Vimeo.

Drama teacher Jon Copeland’s room encourages creativity, creates home away from home for senior Diana Auckly

April 26, 2017

Junior Lauryn Hurley has participated in multiple shows with the Mill Valley theater department. “My favorite experience was “Hello, Dolly!” at Mill Valley this last year because I had the lead and because all of my friends were really involved.”

Junior Lauryn Hurley expresses her creativity through participation in theater

February 6, 2017

Drama department begins practice on musical

September 20, 2016

Playing the role of a fairy, senior Maria Guilford (right), directs senior Carson Vitt to his resting place during rehearsal on Thursday, March 31.

Shakespeare play draws large senior class

April 12, 2016

Drama teacher Jon Copeland talks to sophomore Victoria Freshwater and senior Trevor Molz about set design. Copeland will direct the school's second performance of

Spring play announced to be Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

January 27, 2016