TheatreCHS “Theater has really just given me a second full of fabulous people with fun stories and adventures.” —Fentress Lynch, Senior

People come out of their shells and find themselves with this program and I know most people can tell you they would not be who they are today without the theater program —Jack Heaphy, Sophomore

“This is a breeding ground for talent, people discover their —Kiki Dowell, Senior

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When you go see a theater performance, you’re taken away from everything that's hard, and you’re sort of just invested in that story for a little bit. And that’s what I like because I know I’m making people happy. —William Schuyler, Senior

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—David Becker, MFA, Chair CHS Drama Department Charlottesville High School is home to one of the more comprehensive and highly regarded public school drama programs in Virginia. Our program includes eight courses covering acting, musical theatre, stage management, set design and production. Each year approximately 150-200 students participate in our classes and productions.

Over the last four years (classes of 20142017), our graduates have continued their artistic development at many highly regarded institutions, including: • Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) • Carnegie Mellon University —Design & Production • Columbia College Chicago • George Mason University • James Madison University • The New School (BFA) • Pace University (BFA) • Princeton University • University of Virginia • Virginia Commonwealth University • Princeton University Last season, the Department produced the following productions: Into the Woods A Raisin in the Sun The 39 Steps Rent (High School Edition) Dessert Theatre 2017 Dessert Theatre is an annual series of 15 to 20 sketches produced, directed, and largely written entirely by students.

The Fire Bugs 1601 South Pacific Chicago The Tempest Dessert Theatre 2018 **To donate, visit us at our website theatrechs.org and click the "Seat Yourself” button located at the bottom of the homescreen. Please make all checks payable to TheatreCHS. Questions? Email us at [email protected]