"I will accept anything in the theater . . . provided it amuses or moves me. But if it does neither, I want to go home."
Noel Coward
THE DRAMA PROGRAM AT WATERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
The drama program at Waterville High School allows
students the opportunity to explore many aspects of the performing arts
within many different venues. The drama year (see
calendar) consists of
a fall variety show, November musical, March one act play competition, spring full-length production and spring
student directed one act plays. Given time and money, we also invite a
guest artist to teach a workshop perhaps on improvisation, stage fighting,
make-up or costume design. Aside from singing, dancing, acting, and playing
of musical instruments, our students have an opportunity to learn to stage
manage, direct, build sets, run lights and sound equipment, crew a show
and many other technical endeavors.
The students enjoy performing for their peers at WHS, but they especially
enjoy performing out in the community and around the state each year where
they get a chance to share their talents with others and see what other
high schools are doing in the performing arts. The one act play competition
has been a great vehicle for this kind of touring. Within the drama club
there is the ability to earn membership to the Thespian Society, an international
theatrical honor's society.
To know more about the Thespian Society see
our side menu. To become a member of the drama program, only interest and
perhaps a bold heart are needed. Everyone is welcome to audition for any
of our shows or be involved as a "techie". Overall, the drama program fosters
teamwork and disciple while having a great time. GIVE US A TRY!
ACTING CAREERS
Look up Îactorâ in many careers publications, and the message can be dispiriting.
Yes, itâs
hard work, the hours are long and unsocial, regular employment is unlikely
and, for many, income may be limited and need to be supplemented by temporary
periods of alternative employment. But acting is a profession in which
the personal rewards are immense.After all, how many careers are there
where you can make a living doing something that you really want to do?
And for a significant number of actors, the financial rewards can be
very healthy indeed. Of course not everyone is going to achieve a illustrious
careers. But for many others, sufficient income can be generated by work
in theatre, film, television and radio to provide a decent living for
the individual and a family.
SHOULD I CHOOSE A DRAMA SCHOOL AFTER WATERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL?
No-one denies that acting is an increasingly competitive profession.
It therefore makes sense to have as many advantages under your belt as
possible. And certainly training at a recognized drama school is one
of the greatest advantages of all. It provides not only the discipline,
practical skills and intellectual understanding necessary for a lasting
career, but also opportunities to be seen by agents, casting directors,
theatres and television companies, so vital to securing that all-important
first job.
WHAT CAREERS CAN DRAMA MAJORS PURSUE?
Like other liberal arts graduates, drama majors pursue a variety of
careers. Some graduates apply their skills of critical reading, writing,
and thinking to fields as diverse as business or law. Other graduates
remain within the field and work in their chosen area÷whether
as actors, designers, directors, or dramaturges; as managers of theatres
or arts organizations; or as critics and teachers. All of these career
paths require forethought; some require graduate study.
THE MUSICAL ANNIE WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
Thanks so much to the general public, as well as family and friends of the cast, for your great support for this years musical. It's because of your continued support we are able to continue our tradition of producing and directing great perfomances at Waterville High School's.
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allows
students the opportunity to explore many aspects of the performing arts
within many different venues. The drama year (
November musical, March one act play competition, spring full-length production and spring
student directed one act plays. Given time and money, we also invite a
guest artist to teach a workshop perhaps on improvisation, stage fighting,
make-up or costume design. Aside from singing, dancing, acting, and playing
of musical instruments, our students have an opportunity to learn to stage
manage, direct, build sets, run lights and sound equipment, crew a show
and many other technical endeavors. 
high schools are doing in the performing arts. The one act play competition
has been a great vehicle for this kind of touring. Within the drama club
there is the ability to earn membership to the Thespian Society, an international
theatrical honor's society.
After all, how many careers are there
where you can make a living doing something that you really want to do?
And for a significant number of actors, the financial rewards can be
very healthy indeed. Of course not everyone is going to achieve a illustrious
careers. But for many others, sufficient income can be generated by work
in theatre, film, television and radio to provide a decent living for
the individual and a family.
Some graduates apply their skills of critical reading, writing,
and thinking to fields as diverse as business or law. Other graduates
remain within the field and work in their chosen area÷whether
as actors, designers, directors, or dramaturges; as managers of theatres
or arts organizations; or as critics and teachers. All of these career
paths require forethought; some require graduate study. 
