Port Chester Theatre Program
Christina Baurle, Theatre Teacher, Producer & Director
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Students in Port Chester-Rye UFSD explore various aspects of theatre and drama through both curricular and extracurricular programs. Through the study of theatre, students engage in playwriting, acting, directing, improvisation, musical theatre, set design, lighting, sound, costumes, props, stage crew and performance.
Port Chester High School mounts two large-scale productions each year, consisting of a play in the fall and a musical in the spring. There is also a rigorous IB theatre program. The Middle School presents a musical annually. All four elementary schools often incorporate theatre arts and drama-related after-school programs.
Port Chester-Rye UFSD values the theatre arts because students who have participated have improved reading comprehension in verbal and non-verbal skills. In addition, theatre students have developed strong collaboration skills, are successful in academics, understand different perspectives and viewpoints, and are more confident.
All The World is a Stage.
-Shakespeare (As You Like It)
The Port Chester High School Theatre Department is dedicated to cultivating leaders who are:
Disciplined
Reflective
Adaptable
Motivated, and
Artistic
We foster an inclusive, family-oriented environment that values personal growth and finding one's identity within our theatre community. By giving students a strong voice in selecting shows, designing events, and collaborating on rehearsals, we emphasize autonomy and social collaboration. Our commitment is to provide an engaging experience that builds confidence, encourages diversity, strengthens problem-solving skills, and ensures comprehensive college and career readiness for all students who put the ‘RAM’ in Drama.
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