Theater

Gibbons Drama is an ensemble-based, performance-driven theater program grounded in the idea that theater is best experienced through doing. In the classroom or in performance, Gibbons Drama aims to provide all members of the Gibbons community an opportunity to come together for a personal and artistically satisfying theatrical experience. Gibbons Drama plays a vital role in the cultural life of the school, producing a wide variety of plays, musicals and theatrical events each year.

technical theater

ensemble Retreat

nyc THEATer- Intensive

Musical Theater Workshop I Placement Audition Information
2017-18 Theatrical Season
Play A Role . . .
Classroom Experience

Musical Theater Workshop I Placement Audition Information

MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP I HONORS

ABOUT THE CLASS: This Honors class is designed for students who have a specific interest in developing their skills in all aspects of musical theater performance--acting, vocals and movement. Successful participants in this class will have a strong familiarity with musical theater canon and repertoire and are expected to be comfortable singing in front of their peers.

This class requires considerable work outside of normal class hours, as students are expected to rehearse their material independent of scheduled class times.

SUMMER COMPOSER RESEARCH PROJECT

Please contact Mr. Ferguson with any questions.

2017-18 Theatrical Season

GIBBONS DRAMA: THE 2017-18 SEASON

We are excited to present Gibbons Drama's most creatively ambitious production lineup to date--a season full of opportunity, challenge and promise for the entire Gibbons community.

In addition to our three mainline productions, we are also pleased to present the Gibbons Drama Roadshow, our Drama IV original devised productions and the return of our successful student-directed One Act Festival and our inaugural Freshmen Drama Program production of Godspell.

Auditions:
August 22-23

Callbacks:
August 24-26

Rehearsals begin:
August 28

Performances:
September 28-October 1

Auditions:
August 22-23
September 5-6

Callbacks:
September 7-9

Rehearsals begin:
September 11

Performances:
November 3-19

Vocal Auditions:
December 4-5

Dance Auditions:
December 6

Callbacks:
December 7-9

Rehearsals Begin:
January 4

Performances:
March 16-25

Play A Role . . .

Auditions for Gibbons Drama co-curricular productions are open to all CGHS students. Audition information for each show is posted on the Gibbons Drama website 2-3 weeks in advance of auditions.

Rehearsals for our productions typically occur after school Monday-Friday from 3:30 -6:00 P.M. and on Saturday afternoons from 1:00-5:00 P.M.

Please contact Gibbons Drama Artistic Director Mr. Kevin Ferguson with any questions or for more information.

Tech Theater: Gibbons Drama's Technical Theater program plays a vital role in our commitment to excellence and professionalism in all that we do. If you enjoy collaboration, creativity and have a passion for theater, our technical theater production program offers a wide variety of participation opportunities for all CGHS students.

If you'd like to take advantage of any of our technical theater opportunities, please contact Gibbons Drama Technical Director Ms. Karestin Harrison for more information.

Classroom Experience

Gibbons Drama provides students the opportunity to explore and experience all areas of the theatrical arts, including both performance-based and technical theater classes.

Drama students engage the imagination, the voice, and the body in immersive project-based learning in a classroom environment that is supportive and challenging. In the process, drama students gain valuable skills in the areas of critical thinking, creative problem-solving, collaboration, self-discipline, self-confidence, leadership, and perseverance.

Gibbons Drama Class Offerings:

Drama I (freshmen-by audition)
Drama II (sophomores)
Drama III (juniors, seniors)
Drama IV Honors (seniors)
Musical Theater Workshop Honors (juniors, seniors-by audition)
Four levels of technical theater classes

Detailed information about all Drama Program academic course offerings can be found via the Fine Arts Course Descriptions.

We are an ensemble-driven community of creative leaders
who embrace and share our gifts to glorify God through the art of theater.

THEATER EVENT TECH REQUEST FORM

2018 DRAMA I PLACEMENT

2018 DRAMA I PLACEMENT

The Gibbons Drama Drama I Placement Workshop for incoming freshmen (Class of '22) was held on Saturday, February 3. Thanks to everyone who participated.

If you'd still like to be considered for placement in Drama I, we're more than happy to have you join us. --please contact drama program artistic director Mr. Kevin Ferguson.