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All the world is a stage
Whether you enter the Auditorium with years of experience or are setting foot on the stage for the very first time, John Carroll’s thriving Theatre Arts Program is for students with a passion for performing.
Many well-prepared John Carroll students go on to study musical theatre, vocal performance, acting and film at prestigious colleges and universities including University of the Arts in Philadelphia, NYU – Tisch, Pace University, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and pursue professional opportunities with Broadway productions and regional theatre companies.
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"Godspell"
"Godspell" was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz ("Wicked," "Pippin," "Children of Eden"), and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit "Day by Day," "Godspell" features a parade of beloved songs, including "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All for the Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side." A group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.
"The Lightning Thief"
This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan's bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.
Tickets coming soon
Course Offerings
Interest Survey
Prospective John Carroll thespians should complete the interest form below. After you submit, you will receive more tailored information about Theater at The John Carroll School.
Co-Curricular Experiences
The John Carroll School Theatre Department produces two main stage musicals every year (fall and spring). We nurture and sustain a high quality Performing Arts Department as students develop a passion that will stimulate them to achieve their full potential in theatre arts. All students, experienced and inexperienced, are encouraged to participate. Students have the opportunity to audition for acting, singing and dancing roles, while band and orchestra students may audition to participate in the pit orchestra. For students interested in the technical aspects of theatre, there are opportunities to participate in tech crew (light and/or sound), set crew, costuming, props and stage management positions.
Opportunities to perform for all ages
In addition to the curricular dance offerings, John Carroll offers extracurricular theatre for ages five through adult through the on-campus Academy of Performing Arts and Dance.
Musical Theatre Academy
Under the direction of Julie Parrish, Director of Performing Arts at The John Carroll School, the Musical Theatre Academy continues to meet the need in our community for year-round instruction in theatre arts. There is something for thespians of all ages and interest levels!
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Thank you to our 2024–2025 Arts Presenting Sponsor, The Arc — Northern Chespeake Region!
