2023-2024 Theater Season

Fall Production: Shrek the Musical

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig

Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, Music by Jeanine Tesori

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. This Tony Award-winning adventure brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage with songs that will get you up and dancing! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that the stories we think we know always have more layers beneath the surface.

Tickets are $15 for the general audience and $12 for Park students.

Wednesday, November 15 – 3:45 p.m. (Preview Performance)

Thursday, November 16 – 7 p.m.

Friday, November 17 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 18 – 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Student-Directed Plays

This production is a collection of pieces directed by Upper School students. The show is entirely student-led, from choosing the plays, to organizing auditions and casting, to designing and producing technical elements. This event doesn’t happen every year so don’t miss it!

Tickets are $6.

Thursday, February 8 – 7 p.m.

Friday, February 9 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 10 – 8 p.m.

8th Grade Production: A Wrinkle in Time

Adapted for the stage by Morgan Gould

From the book by Madeleine L’Engle 

Produced by special arrangement with Crosswicks, Ltd and Stae Partners

It was a dark and stormy night…the perfect night for three supernatural creatures to sweep up Meg Murray, her precocious brother Charles Wallace, and their new friend Calvin on a mission across space and time to save Mr. Murray and the entire universe.  Can they conquer the ultimate evil? This stage adaptation of the Newbery award winning book is filled with mystery, adventure, and yes, even many tesseracts! (Suitable for all audiences.)

Tuesday, March 5 – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 6 – 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 7 – 7 p.m.

11/12 Production: The Tragedy of Macbeth

Written by William Shakespeare

Brutal actions have brutal consequences. The political and natural world is unstable and the Macbeths seize this opportunity to rise through the ranks and control their destiny. But their ambitions unravel and boundaries fray -between love and hate, joy and despair, and even what is real or merely in the mind. 

Wednesday, April 10 – 3:45 p.m. (Preview Performance)

Thursday, April 11 – 7 p.m.

Friday, April 12 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 13 – 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

9/10 Production: Class

Written by Ben Bailey Smith and Lajuane Lincoln

from the book by Madeleine L’Engle 

produced by special arrangement with Crosswicks, Ltd and Stae Partners

It’s school election time, and while most of the school is busy enjoying their lunch break, a deadlock is taking place amongst the members of the school council. Bitter rivalries, secret alliances, and false promises are laid bare. As a ruthless battle ensues, who will win and does anyone really care? A play about politics, populism, and the ‘ping’ of a text message.It was a dark and stormy night…the perfect night for three supernatural creatures to sweep up Meg Murray, her precocious brother Charles Wallace, and their new friend Calvin on a mission across space and time to save Mr. Murray and the entire universe.  Can they conquer the ultimate evil? This stage adaptation of the Newbery award winning book is filled with mystery, adventure, and yes, even many tesseracts! (Suitable for all audiences.)

Wednesday, May 15 – 3:45 p.m. (Preview Performance)

Thursday, May 16 – 7 p.m.

Friday, May 17 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 18 – 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.