Incoming class of 2029
OPEN HOUSE
Come to the PVPHS Open House on February 6 and visit the PAC to learn more about the PVPHS Drama Department.
PARENT INFORMATION MEETING
If you want to learn more, come by the PAC on Tuesday, February 18 at 6pm. This will be a great opportunity for parents and students to ask all the questions you don't get to ask at the Open House.
8th GRADE PARENT INFO NIGHT
April 17 is the 8th Grade parent info night from 5-7:30pm. Come by the PVPHS gym from 5-6p to see Mr. Cohen and ask any additional questions you may have about our program before sticking around for presentations from our administrators and counseling staff.
Why should YOU take Drama?
DRAMA I ADVANCED
This is your opportunity to get involved with the Drama Department and be a part of our award-winning program that competes at the annual DTASC Festivals.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions are held each Spring - one afternoon each at Miraleste, PVIS, Ridgecrest and at PV Peninsula HS. Students may audition at any of the sites, regardless of current enrollment.
APRIL 22 at PV INTERMEDIATE
APRIL 29 at MIRALESTE INTERMEDIATE
MAY 1 at PV PENINSULA HS
MAY 2* at RIDGECREST INTERMEDIATE
* - Note: Date change
Email Mr Cohen ([email protected]) to schedule your audition time.
For the audition, please prepare a 1-minute monologue from any source (play, TV, movie, book etc) and 16 bars (about 30 seconds) of a capella singing (a show-tune is preferred, but any song is fine . . . even Happy Birthday)
Here are some websites where students can find some monologue options:
DRAMA NOTEBOOK
Please download and print the Audition Form below and bring with you.
What Do You Need to Know About Drama I Advanced
Students in the Drama I Advanced class will be learning performance technique through a variety of performance projects as well as character development and theater history.
What sets this class apart is participation in regional theater competitions. Each semester, students in Drama I Advanced will be directed by students in Drama 3/4 Advanced to prepare for festivals with after school rehearsals.
(All-day) Festival dates for the 2025-2026 school year;
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Saturday, April 25, 2026
DRAMA DEPARTMENT FAQs:
Q: Can I take Drama as a Freshman?
A: YES! There are two classes that 9th graders can take. Drama I Advanced and Drama I
Q: I was told that I can't take Drama if I am also taking World History. Is that true? What about AVID?
A: That is actually not true. You CAN take Drama alongside World History or AVID. Of course, there are only so many hours in a school day, so that may require taking summer school or a zero period. While it's true, a Zero period does present a long academic day, having a class like Drama in the day where you get to let loose and do something a little bit different really does help to keep the mind fresh and stimulated. And its usually pretty fun.
But no, Drama is not offered during Zero period.
Q: But, I can't take AVID AND Drama all through high school, right?
A: You certainly can. Many students have participated in Drama classes and AVID for all four years of their high school careers. In fact, participation in Drama reinforces many of the skills being focused on in the AVID program.
Q: Are there a lot of after school requirements and rehearsals?
A: Not necessarily. Students in Drama I have almost no homework or specific after school requirements. Students in Drama I Advanced will be participating in one festival competition each semester that requires additional rehearsal. Those group commitments usually run 2-3 days/week, totaling 3-4-1/2 hours total for about five weeks leading up to those festivals. Each festival group builds their own rehearsal schedules to meet in the afternoons, lunchtimes or on Saturdays. The festivals themselves are full day commitments (November 8 and April 25 in the 25-26 school year).
Q: What if I have never been on stage before? Do I have to be talented?
A: Do you want to perform? Take Drama. Do you want to become a better public speaker? Take Drama. Are you a passionate artist? Take Drama.
It doesn't matter what your experience is, all I need from you is a willingness to get up on stage. Take Drama.
Q: What about productions?
A: Each year our drama department produces 1-2 Fall plays, as well as the Spring musical (in addition to other performance opportunities). Students in Drama I/IAdvanced may work on stage crew for the Fall productions, and they are eligible to audition or interview for stage crew for the Spring Musical. However, productions are extra-curricular and not required from any Drama student.
Q: What else is there?
A: So much. We have our Drama Club, the Comedy Sportz High School team and our International Thespian Society troupe. Each is a separate commitment. Students can take drama class for four years and never be a part of a production. Some work on shows or are on the Comedy Sportz team, but don't take classes. You can definitely get involved in any number of ways. That said, if you want to get involved and get to know like-minded people who also enjoy working in the theater, I encourage everyone to take Drama.