06.28.18

2018 The Addams Family

The 16th Annual Sweetwater Summer Theatre Institute presented THE ADDAMS FAMILY.

Production Dates: July 25-27 at 6:30 pm & July 28 at 2 pm Location: San Ysidro High School (5353 Airway Road, San Diego, CA 92154) Downloadable poster here.

Directed by Sharon Maley
Music Director: Mark McCann
Vocal Director: Michael Sakell
Choreographer: Valerie Ingram
Technical Director: Charles Batchman
Musical Accompanist: Barbara Schroeder

Cast auditions took place May 2, 3 & 7, and call-backs on May 9, 2018.
Schools represented in the cast: BVH, CVH, ELH, OLH, ORH, RDM, & SYH.

PIT ORCHESTRA:

Pit orchestra auditions took place May 23, 26 & 27 by appointment only. Congratulations to the students selected for the pit orchestra! List is here: The Addams Family Pit Orchestra List

Schools represented in the pit: BVH, CVH, ELH, MOH, OLH, & ORH.

05.01.18

Rancho del Rey Middle – Drama

The Rancho del Rey Middle School Drama Department presents its spring production, “Us and Them” by David Campton, produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 6:30PM in the Rancho del Rey Middle School Cultural Arts Center.  The play is a meaningful, timeless, and innovative abstract social commentary that challenges audiences to reflect on how they perceive others.  The evening will include a Showcase of short student performances in Drama classes.  Tickets are $5.00.  Children 5 and under free.

04.06.18

Otay Ranch High School – Drama Department

Otay Ranch High School’s Mustang Theatre Company Presents YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. Production Dates: April 12-14 at 7 p.m. April 14 & 21 at 2 p.m. April 19-21 at 7 p.m. Location: Otay Ranch High School, 1250 Olympic Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91913 To reserve tickets email bernadette.siscon@sweetwaterschools.org

Tickets: $7 students and seniors. $10 adults.

Based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Clark Gesner.

Website: https://orhstheater.weebly.com/

02.07.18

Chula Vista High – SCPA Drama

Chula Vista High School – SCPA presents “Mary Poppins” February 28 – March 2 at 7:00 p.m., March 8 & 9 at 7:00 p.m., and March 10 at 2:00 p.m. Location: Chula Vista High Jack Tygett Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available for pre-sale online at www.CVSCPA.org for $5 students / $10 adults; At the door for $7 students / $12 adults.

Directed by Sharon Maley. Musical Direction by Barbara Schroeder. Choreography by Valerie Ingram. Technical Direction by Charles Batchman. Orchestra Conductor, Michael Sakell.

Poster Design by Gabriela Chavez. Promo video by Jeffrey Frank.

“Mary Poppins” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI.) www.MTIShows.com

01.19.18

District Scene and Monologue Festival

The 2nd Annual District Scene and Monologue Festival was Saturday, January 27th, 2018 from 9AM – 3PM Location: Chula Vista High School Jack Tygett Performing Arts Center (820 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911)

It featured workshops, dramatic & comedic scenes and monologues adjudicated by professionals. Hosted by Chula Vista High and San Ysidro High Drama Departments. Registration deadline was Friday, January 19, 2018.

Congratulations to the following students for winning at the District Scene and Monologue Festival!

Dramatic Scene

1st– Pablo Verduzco (SYHS) & Chemar Artis (SYHS)

2nd– Jose Hurtado (SYHS) & Fatima Gomez (SYHS)

Comedic Scene

1st– Emily Landeros (SYHS) & Mark Rodriguez (SYHS)

2nd– Zowie Rico (CVHS) & Eliana Medina (CVHS)

3rd– Madison Stallings (OLHS) & Victoria Hartwell (OLHS)

Dramatic Monologue

1st– Marley Ong (OLHS)

2nd– Mark Anthony Rodriguez (SYHS)

3rd– Izzy Gerstel (ELHS)

Comedic Monologue

1st– Camila Haro (ELHS)

2nd– Madison Stallings (OLHS)

3rd– Zowie Rico (CVHS)

4th– Nicole Nunez (ELHS)

01.18.18

Eastlake High School – Drama Department

Eastlake High School Drama Department presents two one acts of “13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interviews” and “The 9 Worst Breakups of All Time” from April 24-26, 2018. Thursday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Friday matinee at 3:00 p.m. General admission is $7 and $5 for students. For questions please contact Mr. Meads, ELH Drama teacher.

06.12.17

2017 VAPA Musical

The 2017 Sweetwater Summer Theater Institute presented CHILDREN OF EDEN on July 26-28 at 7 pm & July 29 at 2 pm – San Ysidro High School – Dr. Maida Torres-Stanovik Performing Arts Center (5353 Airway Road, San Diego, CA 92154) Performed entirely by Sweetwater District students.

Directed by Jose C. Lopez
Assistant Director: Rhys Greene
Choreographer: Valerie Ingram
Music Director: Tony Sacco
Vocal Director: Rebecca Land
Assistant Vocal Director: Barbara Schroeder
Stage Designer: Paul Maley
Theater Manager/Lighting Designer: Keith Davis
Sound Designer: Eusevio Cordova
Costume Designers: Kelly Fox & Marce Drysdale
Prop Master: Analyse Gutierrez

Pit Orchestra information here.

04.17.17

Rancho del Rey Middle School – Drama

Rancho del Rey Middle School Drama Department presents Dear Chuck by Jonathan Dorf on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 6:30 pm in the RDRM Cultural Arts Center (1174 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910) Directed by by Jennifer Sudderth. General admission is $5 at the door, free admission for children under five.

04.14.17

Olympian High School – Drama

Olympian High School Drama Department presents The Crucible on April 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2017. General admission is $7 and $5 for students. Directed by Jennifer Schaeffer. Location: Olympian High School MPR (1925 Magdalena Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91913)