As the school year winds down and finals arrive, all eyes point to next year and the Jesuit Theater program is looking good. In a year filled with many One Acts and productions, the theater program is booming now more than ever with a record number of auditions. Next year is shaping up to be one of the best...
Students rehearsing their lines, the set being constructed, and the curtain opening back up, Jesuit Theatre prepares to kick off the 2012-2013 school year. The Jesuit Theatre program has been working hard to make 2012 the best year of theatre yet.
Led by Mr. Myers, actors and actresses from Jesuit and Ursuline have been working since the first day of...
Jesuit Theater carries a long tradition of exceptional performances. In recent years, Jesuit’s young thespians have delighted audiences with renditions of Twelve Angry Men, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Death of a Salesman, to name a few. However, this year’s fall production takes on added importance for both its subject matter and its connection to Jesuit’s Diversity program.
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"I gave them a lot of freedom to direct" - Mr. Patterson
This year started off strong with student-directed one acts. This annual event shifts from the typical theatre experience. The catch of this experience is that the whole production lies within the students' vision.
I chatted with Mr. Patterson about how different this is compared to other plays. It starts...
If you happened to walk by the Lecture Hall last Wednesday, January 16, 2013, you might’ve seen many students nervously pacing with scripts in their hands reciting lines. You might’ve even heard some students singing together, trying to warm up their voices. What’s going on, you ask? It’s that time of year again. Last week, Jesuit Theater held their...
On February 24 and 25, Jesuit Dallas Stage and film presented the witty and comical play "The Real Inspector Hound" at the Melsheimer Family Theater. This was the first directorial debut of Mr. Hornsby for our theater program. This play is a little different from a traditional play, having multiple characters outside of the play itself commenting and critiquing...
There is no such saying as "Lights! Camera! Action!" when one auditions for a play or film. Although there may be lights or a camera, the only action taking place is that of an actor or actress attempting to impress the directors with their ability to fill a part in a play. On the stage, they have one chance...
Do you want to see Jesuit, Ursuline and other schools’ students sing, dance and have a blast on the stage? Then come out and see “Crazy for You” by the Ursuline Theatre Program next week! The students have rehearsed constantly since winter break, learning their lines, songs, dances and the story of the show so that you can enjoy...
