Theatre
Poise and Precision
Students in the theatre program at Wesleyan demonstrate the dedication, teamwork, and courage to perform dozens of annual theatre productions. Coupling God-given abilities with hard work, talented casts move audiences to laughter and tears, while ultimately focusing on honoring an audience of One - Jesus Christ.
Wesleyan theatre students offer all they have. I feel inspired every time they step on the stage.Caroline Mitchell '15, high school theatre director
2 theaters
470 seats in Powell Theater and 99 seats in Lencke Theater
5 full-length productions
Five full-length theatre productions performed by middle and high school students each year
K-12
Every K-4th student has the opportunity for a speaking role, and theatre programs extend to 12th grade!
K-4th
To build foundational theatre skills, every student in kindergarten through fourth grade has at least one line in an annual grade-specific musical. With line memorization, stage choreography, costuming, and sets, lower school students sample the spotlight in traditional favorites, including the kindergarten Christmas play and fourth grade Easter play.
Equally important, lower school students practice important audience skills like listening quietly and celebrating performers with applause.
5th-8th
In fifth through eighth grade, middle school students dive into nine-week, semester-long, and full-year drama courses and after school involvement with theatre. Students learn character analysis and then apply those skills to upcoming performances. They are introduced to more advanced blocking, props, sets, and costumes, as they prepare for monologues, skits, commercials, plays, musicals, and more.
Middle school students may audition to perform or serve back stage in the annual play (fall) or musical (spring).
9th-12th
High school students shine in the Wolf Players' three annual, full-length productions, and the Wolf Players welcome beginners and veterans alike. On the stage, performers exude confidence and coordination, and behind the scenes, students practice teamwork and adaptability in stage management, audio/visual skills, and set, costume, and prop design.
In addition to after school theatre productions, high school student may also choose semester-long electives courses, like public speaking, cinematic arts, multimedia, and story-telling.
