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Drama

About our Program

 

At Bishop Blanchet, our drama department's motto is "Truth and Courage." Whether students intend to pursue a career in theatre or are simply looking to try something new, we believe that making theatre cultivates creativity, sensitivity and enthusiasm in young people, and our program offers a supportive environment where students can make bold choices. 

The drama department offers a comprehensive three-part sequential acting program, three classes in theatre design, and a three-show season: a fall play, a student directed one-act festival, and a spring musical.

Students can participate in the performances both on stage acting and behind the scenes with one of our five crews: Stage Crew, Costume Crew, Hair and Makeup Crew, Marketing Crew, and Stage Management.

For more information about drama clubs like the Improv Team or the International Thespian Society, visit the Clubs page.

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Drama Director Ms. Taryn Darr 
Technical Director Mr. Corey Eriksen.

Performing Arts in Action!

Get ready for our Spring Musical, Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!
May 2-4, 2025 at the Moore Theatre
More information coming soon

Fall Play 2024

Puffs, Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic

Bravo Cast and Crews! Puffs performed to three sold out audiences, November 1-3, 2024! Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is a 2015 original comedy play by New York–based playwright Matt Cox. The play is a parody of the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling, but from the perspective of the "Puffs": that is, members of the Hogwarts house, Hufflepuff! 

Fall play poster for Puffs

 

Puffs cast
fall play Puffs performance
photo from the fall play, Puffs

Spring Musical 2024

Camelot
by Lerner and Loewe
Three amazing performances of our spring musical, Camelot, have left us feeling the magic of this special production! Our cast, crews, and faculty continue to put out inspiring art that takes your breath away!

"Ask ev'ry person if he's heard the story; And tell it strong and clear if he has not: That once there was a fleeting wisp of glory called Camelot. Camelot! Camelot!" - King Arthur

The 2024 Spring Musical was Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot! Borrowing from the Arthurian legends, this fantastical masterpiece triumphed on Broadway in a legendary original production that lead to a film version and numerous revivals in New York, London, and across the globe. Its Original Broadway Cast album topped the charts for 60 weeks, with a rich score boasting such gems as "If Ever I Would Leave You," “I Loved You Once in Silence,” "The Lusty Month of May," and of course, "Camelot." 

Professional photos from Camelot available for purchase!

king arthur and guinevere dancing in camelot
Ensemble photo of the cast of camelot
Camelot performance of lead actors
Arthur and Guinevere from Camelot photo shoot

Upcoming Important Dates!

  • Mamma Mia! Auditions 12/9-12 after school

  • Mamma Mia! Crew Interviews 12/12 after school

Drama Endowment

Learn more about our DRAMA ENDOWMENT and support our students in the arts!

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    PAST PRODUCTIONS

    Puffs the fall play

    PUFFS

    Fall 2024

    Launcelot

    CAMELOT

    Spring 2024

    Middletown fall play

    MIDDLETOWN

    Fall 2023

    The full cast and crew from All Shook Up the musical

    ALL SHOOK UP

    Spring 2023

    LITTLE WOMEN

    Fall 2022

    THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

    Spring 2022

    MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940

    Fall 2021

    SOME ENCHANTED EVENING

    Spring 2021

    IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

    Fall 2020

    PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

    Fall 2019

    WORKING

    Spring 2019

    ALMOST, MAINE

    Fall 2018

    GUYS AND DOLLS

    Spring 2018

    SECRET IN THE WINGS

    Fall 2017

    Meet our Staff

    Taryn Darr

    Taryn Darr

    Drama Director & Choreographer, Drama Teacher, International Thespian Society Advisor, Drama Club Advisor
    Corey Eriksen

    Corey Eriksen

    Technical Director, Drama Teacher