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Middle School Drama presents Wonderland: Alice's Rock and Roll Adventure in the Spieker Center for the Arts.

Middle School Creative Arts

Middle School Drama

Middle School Drama Presents

The 2023-2024 Drama Season:

The Alibis

Thursday-Saturday, November 9-11
Presented in the Spieker Center for the Arts

The Seussification of a Midsummer Night’s Dream

Friday-Sunday, February 9-11
Presented in the Spieker Center for the Arts

Disney’s Descendants

Friday-Sunday, May 17-19
Presented in the Spieker Center for the Arts

 

Middle School Drama Course Offerings

Grade: 6

Drama 6

In this quarter-long course, students learn the fun and basic skills of drama. From discovering the expressive elements of dramatic activity to learning theatre terminology, students will explore all of the work that goes into a play, both onstage and behind the scenes! Through story-telling techniques and introductory improvisational games, students develop a greater sense of confidence, self-awareness, and self-expression. We’ll strengthen creative thinking and public speaking skills as we present our work to one another within group settings. The skills from this class integrate across the curriculum spectrum as students are able to apply their learned dramatic techniques to other class assignments, such as oral presentations, creative thinking, and problem-solving. The course culminates with a Creative Arts Assembly where the students showcase highlights from their semester.

Grade: 78

Drama 7/8: From Page to Stage

In this semester-long course, we dive in for a deeper understanding of all the work it takes to put a piece of theater on the stage. Students will learn the basics of theatrical design and tech areas, and, of course, practice acting using monologues and scenes. The class is designed to support the students’ pursuit of co-creating characters, sets, costumes, etc. with a script. Together we’ll work on the designs for the mainstage drama productions and build our own performance for a Creative Arts assembly at the end of the semester to feature our successes for an audience.

Grade: 78

Drama 7/8: Improvisation & Storytelling

Theater explores the question: What is the best way to tell stories? In this class, we will explore the history of telling stories through styles such as puppetry, improvisation, playwriting, and watching & reading different styles of plays. Students will practice autobiographical storytelling, public speaking, and creative writing. Together we’ll build a performance for a Creative Arts assembly at the end of the semester to feature our stories for an audience.

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Welcome to Middle School Drama!

Middle School Drama Presents:

Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure

Friday & Saturday, May 19-20 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, May 21 at 2:00 pm
In the Spieker Center for the Arts

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Join Menlo’s Middle School Drama as they present a delightful spin on the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland. This live musical portrays the journey of Alice as she searches for her inner voice and confronts her fears. Experience the unique blend of rock concert and live theater, as Alice reflects the vulnerabilities of all kids and confidently finds her inner voice. Get your tickets now and don’t miss this exciting performance! 

 


The 2022-2023 Drama Season:

Million Dollar Baby

Friday-Sunday, November 11-13 
 Presented in the Spieker Center for the Arts

The Winter’s Tale

Friday-Sunday, February 10-12
Presented in the Spieker Center for the Arts

Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure

Friday-Sunday, May 19-21
Presented in the Spieker Center for the Arts


Enjoy some highlights from 2020-2021 season.