The award-winning Drama program at St. John Paul II Catholic High School strives to give students a creative outlet in which to grow and showcase their God-given talents. There are multiple opportunities available each year to participate on-stage, back-stage or both! The department sponsors two one act plays in the fall, a spring musical, Broadway Revue, and a Talent Show. Each year, the Drama students participate in the Trumbauer Theatre Festival and the Alabama Thespian Festival.
DRAMA I: This class introduces the student to all aspects of the theatre including performance, technical aspects and history. Students are encouraged to participate in the Trumbauer Theatre Festival and the Alabama Thespian Festival.
PLAY PRODUCTION: This is a performance-based class for students who have completed Drama I. Students perform in one of two fall one acts, and the spring musical. They are encouraged to participate in the Trumbauer Theatre Festival and the Alabama Thespian Festival. Additional assignments may be given based on the current production.
TECHNICAL THEATRE: This is a practical class in all areas of technical theatre. Students will learn requirements for putting a production together from start to finish. Assignments include publicity, costuming, set design and building, makeup and props.
ADVANCED TECHNICAL THEATRE: This class provides the student with fast paced, practical experience in the design and production of a dramatic presentation with assignments in scenery, lighting, properties, sound, costumes, make-up publicity, and other aspects of theatre production.
