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RHS Theatre - The Triangle Factory Fire Project

Where: Utley Middle School - Performing Arts Center
1201 Townsend Drive
Rockwall, TX 75087

When: Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:30pm
When: Friday, February 3, 2012 at 7:30pm
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 7:30pm

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

directed by Matt Mitchell

Oct. 27, 28 and 29

in the Main Stage Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is $8.00 at the door.

Spotlight Productions' Annual Student Written Show
ATTIC TREASURES
April 14, 15, 16
7:30 p.m.
RHS Main Stage Theatre
Admission $8.00 at the door

Welcome to Four Way: The Town That Time Forgot

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Directed by Becky Henderson
Choral Direction by Karen Thomas
Feb.11, 12, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center - Utley Middle School campus @1201 T. L. Townsend Dr.
General Admission $12.00 (Tickets will be pre-sold as well as at the door.)
Reserved seating $15.00

It's The Bard gone Steampunk! Rockwall High School Theatre presents The Tempest done in the style of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. Wikipedia defines it as "an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century and often Victorian era Britain—that incorporates prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy."

THE TEMPEST by William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Mitchell
Nov. 19, 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 20, 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Rockwall High School Main Stage Theatre (not the PAC)
Admission $8.00 at the door

It's that time of year! Rockwall High School's "Spotlight Productions" will be competing against Rockwall Heath High School's "Centerstage" theatre class in a battle between the "Birds and the Bees". For those of you who are not familiar with this event, it is an evening full of a lot of laughs.....much like "Whose Line Is It Anyway" on TV. This is a one time performance, so if you need a little or a lot of laughter, come Saturday night, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rockwall High School Main Stage Theatre. Admission is $8.00 at the door.

When: July 30 - Aug 8
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Rockwall High School Main Stage Theatre
Details: July 30 - Aug 8: A Rockwall Community Playhouse Teen Theatre presentation.
Rockwall teen talent gives a performance you won't forget!

Get ready for a stage extravaganza! Area teens perform your favorite musical hits from shows such as West Side Story, A Chorus Line, 42nd Street and Guys and Dolls. Performances will be the July 30 - August 8. Come support 40 of the most talented teenagers in Rockwall as they sing and dance their way into your hearts. This will be the show of the year. Tickets are available now!

A Rockwall Community Playhouse Production - Event Link

Past Performances:

Spotlight Productions" presents their annual student written show. This year's show is ARE WE THERE YET?: A ROAD TRIP ACROSS AMERICA. The show includes several comedy, drama and abstract scenes based around a theme.

This year's show will be Thursday, April 15; Friday, April 16; and Saturday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the RHS Main Stage Theatre. Admission is $8.00 at the door.

The cast includes:
Seniors: Balir Belt, Arielle Engle, Brittny Kindred, Rachael Teague and Hannah Walker
Juniors: Kaiti Ahmann, Jack Eidson, Blake Hollowell, Kyla Motley, Dejana Neskovic, Isaac Niems, Emily Ragsdale, Paige Roberts, Roy Samra, Lorenne Tellia
Sophomores: James Hoover, Bryan Oliveira, Krystal Warren

The students are also performing the student written show for classes all day on Friday, April 16.

Directors are Becky Henderson and Matt MItchell.

Other RHS Theatre Arts Events:
May 2-Opening of the Performing Arts Center 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Public is invited and encouraged to attend!
May 15-Theatre Arts Banquet at UMS Cafetorium
May 20, 21, 22-Freshmen show-THE JUNGLE BOOK in the RHS Black Box Theatre.
May 25-Theatre Arts II, III, IV Readers' Theatre Presentation-Admission free!

Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the RHS Main Stage Theatre, Rockwall High School Theatre Arts Dept. -- MIXED NUTS, for its UIL One Act Play entry for District competition.

Synopsis:
What happens when a shy, aspiring writer from the Midwest comes to the Big Apple in search of fame and fortune? For Michael Caldwell, life becomes a series of hilarious encounters with the unpredictable residents of his dilapidated apartment house. Among them are Marshall Ryan, a commercial actor who specializes in portraying inanimate objects; Tanya Romanov, a Russian ballerina on the lam from the KGB; and Philomena Della Vecchia, a wisecracking actress. Phil may be the woman of Michael's dreams if he can just keep her quiet long enough to tell her. To retain his own sanity, Michael retreats to his fantasies, only to find that the world of his imagination is even more nerve-wracking than the reality surrounding him!

The following students are involved with the show:

Cast: (Character/Actor)
Michael-Blake Hollowell
Mike-Jack Eidson
Marshall-Isaac Niems
Phil-Lorenne Tellia
Heather-Arielle Engle
Tanya-Dejana Neskovic
Mrs. Caldwell-Hannah Walker
Edna- Krystal Warren

Crew:
Blair Belt-Stage Manager/Backstage
James Hoover-Backstage
Taylor Davis-Backstage
Bryan Oliveira-Sound
Jamal Robinson-Lights

Alternates:
Shannon Krikorian
Emily Ragsdale
Kyla Motley
Mary White

This play will be presented next Tuesday, March 30 at Newman Smith High School for the UIL OAP District competition.

Past Performances:

Thursday, Feb. 18, in the RHS Main Stage Theatre.

The following are the play titles, directors, and casts:

RUNNING IN THE RED
Directed by Rachael Teague
Cast: Dejana Neskovic (Rudy), Lorenne Tellia (Eve), Roy Samra (Jerry)

TWO PIGEONS TALK POLITICS
Directed by Hannah Walker
Cast: Jack Eidson (Gary) and James Hoover (Paul)

ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Directed by Blair Belt
Cast: Isaac Niems (Tweedle-dee), Krystal Warren (Tweedle-dum), Kaiti Ahmann (Alice)

SYLVIA
Directed by Brittny Kindred
Cast: Emily Ragsdale (Kate), Bryan Oliveira (Greg), and Paige Roberts (Sylvia)

THE CRUCIBLE
Directed by Arielle Engle
Cast: Kyla Motley (Abigail) and Blake Hollowell (Proctor)

Mystery comedy, DONE TO DEATH by Fred Carmichael, Feb. 4, 5, 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 6 and 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Rockwall High School Main Stage Theatre.

Synopsis: Once famous mystery writers involve the audience as they apply their individual methods to solving various murders. They include a couple who write sophisticated murders, a young author of the James Bond school, a retired writer of the hard hitting method and an aging queen of the logical murder. Ingeniously, packed into the script is a parody of every mystery plot, hero, and villain created in the past fifty years. The story alternates between reality and imagination as five mystery writers wrestle with the problem of writing a television mystery series. All around them murders occur, and each writer takes a turn at solving them in his own style.

The cast includes (actor/character): Hannah Walker (Jessica Olive); Blake Hollowell (Whitney Olive); Mary White (Mildred Z. Maxwell); Jack Eidson (Brad Benedict); James Hoover (Rodney Duckton); Roy Samra (Jason Summers); Kyla Motley (Jane); Isaac Niems (Gregory); Alex Calderon (George); Katy Peterson (Martha); Lorenne Tellia (Girl); Dejana Neskovic (Stephanie Muldaur); Rachael Teague (Secretary); Gustavo Rodriquez (Grip/Man); Alex Johnson (Monster); Olivia Britton, Shannon Krikorian, Kaiti Ahmann, Taylor Davis (Box Office Girl).

The crew includes: Brittny Kindred (Assistant Director); Rachael Teague (Stage Manager); Bryan Oliveira and Jack Eidson (Lighting); Garrett Jones (Sound); Caitlin Conley, Shelby Butler, Elisa Calderon (Costumes); David Hobbs, Krystal Warren, Whitney Caldwell, Laura Barker, Jessica Beckwith (Backstage/Scenery). The play is directed by Becky Henderson.

One Act Play auditions will be held in early February for the entry into the UIL One Act Play competition. We are currently awaiting approval for a play (comedy) that is not on the approved list.

April 15, 16, 17, 2010 will be the dates for the annual "Spotlight Productions" student written show, A ROAD TRIP ACROSS AMERICA.

AND.....we are preparing for the opening of the new Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center to be opened in late March or early April.

Mark your calendars NOW for these upcoming events!! What an exciting year we are having! Thank you to all of you, the RHS Theatre Patrons, who give us such tremendous support through attendance and words of encouragement!

Becky Henderson
Rockwall High School Theatre Arts Teacher

Jan. 12 "Spotlight Productions" (RHS Advanced Theatre Arts Class) along with students from the Theatre Arts I-IV classes presented the children's play, MGTV.

Synopsis: Mother Goose and the Brothers Grimm have been in competition for over 200 years and the friction between them doesn't seem to be abating. When Mother Goose takes off on vacation leaving Simple Simon in charge, the Goose employees go on strike. The only way Simon can bring them back to work and get the company out of the red is to agree to appear on a fairy-tale TV special with the Brothers Grimm employees. But they plan to sabotage the presentation on the live broadcast, destroying Mother Goose's company once and for all! But Mother Goose finds a way to bring her company back better than ever.

The cast included: (Spotlight Productions Members) Kaiti Ahmann, Blair Belt, Jack Eidson, Arielle Engle, Blake Hollowell, James Hoover, Brittny Kindred, Kyla Motley, Dejana Neskovic, Isaac Niems, Bryan Oliveira, Emily Ragsdale, Paige Roberts, Roy Samra, Rachael Teague, Lorenne Tellia, Hannah Walker, Krystal Warren.

Additional cast members: (Theatre Arts I-IV Members) Audrey Fudge, Taylor Davis, Alex Johnson, Garrett Jones, David Hobbs, Katy Peterson, Shannon Krikorian, and Jamal Robinson.

BRAVO!

The Shakespeare Project was Rockwall High School's Spotlight Productions first performance of the 2009-2010 school year. The class members worked diligently researching, designing, and rehearsing to prepare for THE SHAKESPEARE PROJECT (adapted by James Zager from William Shakespeare) which is a play that consists of monologues, duets, and group scenes spoken in the traditional Shakespearean language but set in contemporary times. The balcony scene from ROMEO AND JULIET set as a late-night phone call, the witches from MACBETH as bag ladies, the wooing scene from the THE TAMING OF THE SHREW as a wrestling match and more all provide an evening of enlightenment and entertainment.

The class/cast included:
Seniors: Blair Belt, Arielle Engle, Nick Kaun, Brittny Kindred, Rachael Teague, Hannah Walker
Juniors: Kaiti Ahmann, Jack Eidson, Blake Hollowell, Kyla Motley, Dejana Neskovic, Isaac Niems, Emily Ragsdale, Paige Roberts, Roy Samra, Lorenne Tellia
Sophomores: James Hoover, Bryan Oliveira, Krystal Warren
Directed by Becky Henderson and Matt Mitchell.