For years at Saint Rose High School, there has been an Annual Fall Drama and Spring Musical as a way to showcase all the wonderful performers within the community.  As time has passed, the theater program has progressed tremendously, and has had significantly positive changes in just the past year.  

 

In the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year, Saint Rose welcomed Mr. Henderson as the new director for the drama and musical.  He immediately had an impact on the program, as he guided the performing students in rehearsing for the 2019 fall drama, which was The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. Mr. Henderson beautifully constructed not only the show-stopping performances, but also took a prominent part in the set design, construction, props, and has introduced the theater company to wonderfully talented people, including Christine Baglivio, who has been an incredible choreographer for the students.

 

While discussing the wonderful impact Mr. Henderson has made, senior Madison Cancro mentioned how “It was refreshing to get new eyes and new ideas on the shows. Mr. Henderson has a lot of great ideas…..and he always makes the shows and rehearsals so much fun!”

 

Since last year, Mr. Henderson has also directed last year’s James and the Giant Peach for the spring musical, as well as The Hounds of Baskerville in the beginning of the school year, and the theater company is looking forward to many more shows with him. 

 

Last year was also when the theater students officially became known as the Saint Rose Theater Company; prior to this, there had been no official name for the students.  There is no induction to become a member either, as long as a student remains committed to their fellow members, and promotes a positive and dedicating atmosphere, it’s simple to be considered part of the group.

 

Beginning last year, the option of receiving a letter for participation in the plays and musicals had become available to students. The qualifications included participating in one fall drama and three musicals (therefore it is attainable by junior or senior year). At Serendipity last year (an annual event where students’ art is showcased), the qualified students were presented with their letters.

 

The Saint Rose Theater Company is bound for more success as well, as the recent ShopRite bagging was effective in raising money for the spring musical, and many more theatrical events at the school have yet to occur.  Everybody is looking forward to what’s next for the theater company!