If you’ve ever been a part of the Sparta High School Drama Club, you already know what a fun, benevolent, lively environment it is.
For years, the Drama Club has worked tirelessly to grow its program, spreading the love for theater to more students every school year. In a short time, the club has gained support and engagement from more and more kids. Jamie Lowenstein, SHS graduate and one of the Drama Club's founding members, commented on a recent Drama Club Instagram post: "The first meeting we ever held for the first-ever student production had four people at it." The growth in attendance over the past few years has been very successful, likely because of the club's new social media presence and the heightened popularity of theater in recent years.
Devoted members are the reason the club thrives on student involvement and is primarily student-run. Every late spring, students will take leadership positions and conduct that year’s student production. Other than Mr. Rivers' supervision, the play is completely kid-run! Recent student productions include You Have the Right to Remain Dead directed by Steven Sullivan (2018), The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon directed by Claire Riley and Juleanna Green (2019), and the upcoming Clue (on stage) directed by Tessa Gori and Laurel Ferguson (2020).
Clue (on stage) auditions will take place on Tues. Mar. 10 and Wed. Mar. 11 after school. If you are interested in auditioning or want more information, stop by room 419 (Mr. Rivers' room) to sign up for an audition slot, or talk to the student directors Tessa Gori and Laurel Ferguson.
If you’re not someone who feels comfortable on stage, there’s always something other than acting that the Drama Club needs your help with! Tech is always a great way to get involved in Drama Club endeavors. The behind-the-scenes crew of a stage production is so important for a successful show and is also a very exciting task. From lighting, running crew, set design, stage management, costume and props design, managing sound, to makeup artistry, there are so many aspects behind creating each play that the tech crew always loves welcoming new members. If you want to join tech for Clue, talk to Mr. Rivers in room 419, or see the student tech director and stage manager, Kyle Neuwirth and Kavya Kamath.
The club is open to ideas from anyone interested in the performing arts, whether it’s your first day with the club or your fifty-first! To share your thoughts or join in on the fun, follow Sparta High Drama Club on Instagram @shsdramaclub2020, or join the google classroom with the code “dluvxdx.”
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