Upper School Drama

October 14-17, 2021  

by Reed McColm

Upper School Play

A powerful and moving play, Hole in the Sky presents what might have taken place in the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York the morning of September 11, 2001. Using monologues and narration interspersed with short scenes, the play's characters first struggle to find out what is happening and later come to terms with their own fate, discovering in the process that what they value most in life are the relationships they have with family members and friends. On the 20th anniversary of the attacks, this production is a poignant reminder of those we lost that day and what we can learn from them about our shared humanity.

December 8-10, 2021     

by Don Zolidis    

Upper School Play

Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV movies as a human being can possibly endure. But now with this show you can enjoy the sugar rush of six Christmas movies all at once! Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, where singles in adorable sweaters converge to look for love. Can disguises help royalty and/or movie stars find the down-to-earth connections they crave? Will evil city slickers destroy charming inns and/or Christmas tree farms? Grab a hot chocolate and your favorite wise single friend to find out in this wildly entertaining parody of holiday rom-coms.

March 24-27, 2022  

book and lyrics by Howard Ashman

music by Alan Menken

Upper School Musical

The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it---blood!  Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!  One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows, this charmingly tongue-in-cheek, deviously delicious sci-fi smash comedy has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for more than 30 years. Don’t feed the plants!

April 21-23, 2022 

Upper School Production

After years of working in theatre at TVS, some of our seasoned students try their hand at directing a short play of their own choosing.  Each senior director will be enrolled in a semester-long course where they study the techniques needed to successfully bring a dramatic work from the page to the stage.  Moreover, they will be invited to consider the power of theatre to effect positive change in the world.  Often the works they choose run the gamut from edgy and thought-provoking to quirky and hilarious, all providing a rich, satisfying evening of entertainment.  Don’t miss what is always an audience favorite!