Clubs & Other Events
Creating connections through student led clubs and events.
Clubs
Even if students aren’t enrolled in a Drama or Tech class or involved in the program’s extra-curriculars, anyone with a passion for Theater Arts can join on campus clubs and enjoy activities with a network of their peers.
Drama/Tech Club
(Wednesdays at lunch in Room 1)
President: Emily Hucul
Vice-President: Chloe Persell
Event Coordinator: Ingrid Knapp
Secretary: Thomas Love
Publicity: Talis Landau & Stella Sepaniak
Video Historians: Vanessa Masterson & Ryan McKnight
Photo Historians: Landen Braunstein & Dagny Shaw
Tech Rep: Julia Bacon
Auxiliary: Peyton Burke, P.G. Girvan, Ava Fielder
Teacher Advisor - Jonathan Westerberg
Tech Board
President: Julia Bacon
Vice President: Avery Messina
Secretary: Lior Wolfson
Auxiliary: Emma Flam, Emma Paul, Spree Powers
Teacher Advisor - Cary Jordahl
Improv Club
(Tuesdays at lunch Room 1)
Managers - Emma Gordon & Jayden Kelley
Assistant Manager - Ryan McKnight
Teacher Advisor - Maddie Hutchinson
Holiday Benefit
The Holiday Benefit is a student-produced, variety show that premieres in December of each year. All proceeds from the event are used to purchase gifts for a family in need assigned to the Drama/Tech student board by the Richstone Family Center’s Adopt-a -Family program.
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AIDS Benefit
The AIDS Benefit is a student-produced, variety show that premieres in February of each year. All proceeds for the event are donated to Broadway Cares, Equity Fights AIDS.
Senior Scenes
For their Semester 2 final, Advanced Drama seniors have the option to direct and produce either an original scene or a cut from a published play or musical. Each scene is cast using students from the program and throughout campus, and after months of rehearsal, the scenes are showcased, led by a crew from Advanced Tech, in a single event in May of each year before a full audience. This senior project is a culminating assessment and showcase that pulls together years of learning in Drama classes.
End of Year Banquet
Drama/Tech celebrates the end of the year at a formal event that includes dinner, awards, scholarships, recognitions, and
a slideshow and video that highlight the journey the program took that year. All Drama and Tech classes, casts, crew, club members, and Comedy Sportz team members as well as their parents are invited to attend. Graduating seniors are acknowledged and students formally thank their teachers as well as other professionals who have supported the program.
Other Student Planned and Led Activities
Kick-Off Party is held in early September at Polliwog park.
This event, planned and executed by the Drama/Tech Student Board, is a meet-and-greet for new and returning students to break the ice, build teamwork, and ignite enthusiasm for the year ahead. Drama/Tech is a second family for so many students, and setting this tone at the start with a fun, welcoming event, helps bond students early in the new year.
Progressive Dinner is held in December. This is a holiday-themed party where students, dressed in their best holiday regalia, walk from one host house to another to enjoy a multi-course meal and to celebrate their fall successes and the upcoming winter break.
Oscar Party is held in March, students dress in their red-carpet finest, gather at a host house to watch the Oscars, socialize, and play games.
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Thespian Initiation is held in May, at school. Current members of the International Thespian Society welcome new initiates and the winners of next year's board elections are announced.
