South Lakes Theatre Arts Department

 

2009-2010 Season

 

October 23 and 24
Performances begin at 7:00pm

Join us as students from all of the Theatre Arts classes present an evening of ghoulishly good fun. Victims can look forward to four family-friendly one-acts that will bring chills, thrills, and a few laughs!

 

 

December 4 at 7:00pm

Imagine taking an exotic vacation to Hawaii, driving in the car of your dreams, or even winning the lottery - all in one night! The South Lakes High School Theatre Arts Department is proud to present a unique comedy experience, starring Jason Linett, a nationally-known comedy hypnotist. A guaranteed laughfest, you don’t want to miss this family-friendly party!

 

 

By Moisés Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project

 

December 18 and January 17

Dec. 18 at 7:00pm

Jan. 17 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

 

In October 1998 a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die, tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half in the aftermath of the beating and during the trial of the two young men accused of killing Shepard. They conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town. Some people interviewed were directly connected to the case, and others were citizens of Laramie, and the breadth of their reactions to the crime is fascinating. Kaufman and Tectonic Theater members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews and their own experiences. THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking theatrical collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

 

*Parental discretion advised*

 

Produced through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

 

 

Book by Alain Boublil

Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg

Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and Alain Boublil

Based on the novel by Victor Hugo

 

April 22-24 and April 29-May 1

All Performances at 7:00pm

 

The international smash-hit will be right here in Reston! This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. With a beautiful score, Les Misérables explores an emotionally moving tale of revolution, obsession, loyalty, friendship and love.

 

Produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, Inc.

 

 

 

May 15 at 8:00pm

 

Internationally acclaimed comedian, and South Lakes Theatre Arts Alumni, Adam Ace returns to the Little Theatre in The Adam Ace Comedy Show. Every performance combines physical comedy, music, improvisation, props, stand-up comedy and audience interaction that takes crowds on a comedy adventure where they'll never know what to expect next. From kids to adults to grandparents, everyone will enjoy this one night Adam Ace event!

 

 

Announcing an exciting addition to our season…

 

May 28 and 29

 

In place of the previously announced production Friday Night Live, the Masque Cultural Theatre Company will be presenting a second spring musical! Students were treated this year to an exploration of Caribbean culture through the arts. One of the cumulative projects these young artists will present is Once On This Island Jr., a Caribbean retelling of The Little Mermaid. Filled with tropical beats and heart, this musical from abroad is one to see!