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Welcome to the Starry Knights SMHS Drama Department Website!

 

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Follow us: 

Instagram: @smhsdramadpt

Past Productions: 

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A vibrant poster for The Little Mermaid musical, highlighting Ariel and her ocean friends in a magical underwater world.

 

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Chicago: High School Edition

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Fall Play:
Much Ado About Nothing

Artistic representation of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," showcasing a vintage book cover with ornate details.

 

 
2017-2018 Season: FOOTLOOSE, THE MUSICAL!

MARCH 13, 15, 16, and March 17 

Footloose" movie poster showcasing lively dance scenes and bold typography, reflecting the film's themes of freedom and expression.

 

THE CRUCIBLE

DEC 14-16th at 6 PM and 2 PM and 6 PM on the 16th

The show is in our black box theater (max seating 80) so get your tickets quickly as we expect it to sell out!

- Regular seating tickets are $10, early admittance tickets (5:30 PM entry) are $15

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

The Crucible" poster showcasing a haunting design that reflects the play's exploration of fear, accusation, and moral dilemmas.

 

 

2016-2017 Season

Come see our last event of the season...Intermediate Drama's Children's Theater.

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Five one acts written, directed, and produced by our Int Drama Class will perform June 16th at 6 PM!

Come support us...tickets are pay what you will.

NEWS 2016-2017:

Congrats to:

Allison Chambers: Drama Student of the Year

Kaitlyn Khayat: Thespian of the Year

Jonathan Chang: Honor Thespian -500 hours

...and to all of our 13 new Thespians of troupe 8305!

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Intermediate drama and some drama club members attended Fullerton College Theater Festival (3/17-3/18). Everyone had a blast and Kaitlyn Khayat won 3rd place in the lighting design category!

GO STARRY KNIGHTS!!!

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2016-2017 Season:

LEGALLY BLONDE:

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A Midsummer Night's Dream:

The ensemble cast of 'The Little Mermaid' stands together, each in character attire, reflecting the enchanting theme of the show.

A stage features a man performing, with a large full moon casting light behind him, adding to the dramatic effect.

Poster for "A Midsummer Night's Dream," featuring whimsical forest imagery and characters from the play.

If you are interested in joining tech please

come to the theater Tuesday

s from 4:00-5:30.

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EXCITING NEWS 2015-2016:

Awards:

Congrats to Ellie Barrett- Winner of a National Youth Theater Award for Best Supporting Actress in a musical for Gertrude in Seuss.

Congrats to Jonathan Chang- winner of the San Marcos Unified School District VAPA Scholarship for theater.

Congrats to Ana Lopez for the San Marcos High School Senior of the Year award for Drama!

Class Info:

JOIN DRAMA NEXT YEAR!

CHECK OUT OUR PROMO VIDEO:

NEW INTERMEDIATE DRAMA COURSE (FALL 2016)

Next year, we will be offering Intermediate Drama (in addition to more sections of beginning drama)! Any students who have taken beginning drama or who have significant acting experience (and are at least a sophomore) are encouraged to take this course.

We will go deeper into acting technique, theatrical critique, technical theater skills, and theater history!

Email Mrs. Brodkin with additional questions: kate.brodkin@smusd.org

2015-2016 SEASON

(CHECK OUT THE SHOW ARCHIVE GALLERY FOR MORE PICS):

IMPROV FEST

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REVIVAL AIR BAND

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Seussical, The Musical!

(Spring 2016)

What a triumph! This show was full of energy and excitement. Congrats to all involved!

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While The Lights Were Out

(Fall 2015)

Thanks to all who worked so hard on the show.

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