The Carlsbad High School Theatre Department presented William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING for their Fall Play, under the direction of Travis Blumer, on November 2, 3 and 4 at 7:00 P.M. in the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center, on the campus of Carlsbad High School at 3557 Monroe Street. In his first production as the new CHS Theatre teacher, Mr. Blumer set the play in 1943 Italy. Tickets were $10.00.
Four performances remaining: May 4, 5, 6 at 7:00 and May 6 at 2:00, at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center
The Carlsbad High School Theatre Department presented two productions in January 2016. The first was ALICE IN WONDERLAND, adapted from the Lewis Carroll children’s classic by Scott Hunter, performed for one night only on Thursday, January 14, at 7:00 P.M. by the Intermediate Theatre and PreAdvanced Theatre students. Costumes were by Sue Team and Audrey Oberman.
On January 22 and 23, the Advanced Theatre and Advanced Technical Theatre students presented Tina Howe’s MUSEUM. MUSEUM has the audience experience the last day of a three-artist show at a contemporary art museum with the patrons and the guards.
Both productions were at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center, 3557 Monroe Street, Carlsbad.
On Saturday, October 24, 138 Theatre students from Carlsbad High School, Sage Creek High School,Calavera Hills Middle School, and Aviara Oaks Middle School performed at the 1st Annual Carlsbad Theatre Festival. They received feedback from theatre professionals, and celebrated theatre together. Adjudicators included college faculty from Cal State San Marcos, San Diego State, Palomar College, Mesa College, Cal Poly Pomona, professional directors and actors from North Coast Rep, Moonlight Amphitheatre, and theatres in Orange County and L.A..
Below is a photo slideshow created by Joan Colvin.
The ninth grade students of Intermediate Theatre travel to Pacific Rim Elementary on January 9, Jefferson Elementary on January 13, and Calavera Hills Elementary on January 15 to perform their adaptation of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH!
Ever been on a crazy blind date? Then you’ll be laughing at the PreAdvanced/Intermediate Theatre production of Jonathan Rand’s one-act comic trilogy CHECK, PLEASE. One night only — Tuesday, January 13, at 7:00 in the Cultural Arts Center. Admission is free with ASB sticker or $5.00 at the door.
The Advanced Theatre class presents Matthew Burnett’s adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s THEOPHILUS NORTH on Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17, at 7:00 P.M. in the Cultural Arts Center. Admission is free with ASB sticker or $5.00 at the door.
The Carlsbad High School Theatre Department presents John Cariani’s romantic comedy Almost, Maine on Thursday, November 8 and Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10 at 7:00 P.M. in the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center (3557 Monroe Street). Reserved seats are $7.50 and go on sale Monday, November 5. The CAC Box Office will be open during the school lunch hour from 11:40 to 12:30, after school from 2:30 to 4:00, and one hour before curtain.
Almost, Maine introduces 19 characters at crucial moments of choice in their relationships with one another. The scenes occur in different locations around the town of Almost, and in each, there’s an element of wonder or “magic.” The Carlsbad High cast includes Jonah Ibrahim, Alexa Harris, Chris Gervais, Madison Lewis, Colin Team, Katie Ohlin, Crystal Cobian, Jacquelyn Nelson, Samuel Pines, Ally Mason, Theo Vance, Colton Spampinato, Jake Dobbs, Max DeLoach, Nicole Harris, Destiny Girley, Jalen Lovato, Taylor Price, Colleen Oh, and Evan Ridpath. The crew is led by Stage Manager Jessica Major and Assistant Directors Ashley Hope and Emily Terrill.
