The CCCS Drama Department puts on two full productions per year in the fall and in the spring. All sixth through twelfth graders are eligible to audition.
Our drama department is what we like to call a “teaching” drama department. This means that a student does not need to know how to sing, dance, or act when they audition; they will be taught throughout the rehearsal process. With this being said, we put on excellent productions, so we require a hearty work ethic and a positive attitude. We also have a ton of fun!
Our drama department is what we like to call a “teaching” drama department. This means that a student does not need to know how to sing, dance, or act when they audition; they will be taught throughout the rehearsal process. With this being said, we put on excellent productions, so we require a hearty work ethic and a positive attitude. We also have a ton of fun!
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CastThe cast works closely with Miss Oertel to learn and hone their acting, singing, and dancing skills. They work to make each production excellent. While in the cast, students gain friendships, confidence, and a quality work ethic. Each show brings new opportunities, like learning to tap dance, learning ventriloquism, or performing assemblies at other schools. And through it all, we share a lot of laughs!
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Stage crewBefore the show’s premiere, the stage crew is the team of students who help build and paint sets, make props, figure out lighting cues, and more. During each performance, all their work comes together. They work behind-the-scenes to move sets, prepare props, and work the lights. This is a great opportunity for students who love theatre or being part of a team but don’t like the attention of being in the spotlight on stage.
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Cappuccino! (Fall 2024)The best musical comedy this side of the ‘90s! It’s the opening day of Cool Beans coffee shop and the two owners, Stacy and Olivia (best friends since forever), think they're prepared for a successful business– as if! Shenanigans, deception, and crazy competitions ensue as each character enters Cool Beans.
Book and lyrics by Jennifer Oertel and Addison “Addster” Faber Music by Briget Boyle |
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Crazy For You (spring 2024)A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre.
Book by Ken Ludwig Music and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin |
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Murder at the O’Malley In (fall 2023)It’s another lovely Christmas season at the O’Malley Inn. The caretakers, Jan and Frank Garby, make sure their guests feel welcome. But when a blizzard makes it impossible to leave, this eclectic group of guests are in for more than what was on the brochure… murder! Suddenly everyone is a suspect. With four different endings, three original songs, and hilarious physical comedy, Murder at the O’Malley Inn brings out the laughter in manslaughter!
Book and lyrics by Jennifer Oertel Music by Graham Seel |
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Guys and Dolls (spring 2023)Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result.
Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Sterling Music by Frank Loesser |
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Miracle on Cell Block 6 (fall 2022)It’s Christmas Eve and five Christmas characters (snobby Mrs. Claus, feminist Jill Frost, innkeepers Morty and Deb Steinberg, and philosophical-but-only-able-to-grunt Abominable Snowman) have landed themselves in jail. Over the course of the night, they share their arrest stories with each other. In a bizarre twist of fate, the stories are all connected to a youth group’s Christmas pageant at Dream and Esteem Church. This uproaringly funny Christmas caper includes other characters like the mentally-tortured Scrooge and the fist-bumping and stereotypical youth pastor, Youth Pastor Brian.
Written by Jennifer Oertel |