THEATRE

Together, we find our strength.

Our theatre program centers on the concept of Ubuntu, a South African philosophy that translates to “I am because we are.” In essence, my humanity is bound up in yours. Classes and rehearsals are rooted in ensemble principles, and actor’s focus on connecting the mind, body and heart as they create characters and tell stories.

We offer four levels of theatre elective. Additionally, the Visual and Performing Arts Department produces a Fall Play and a Spring Musical. Not only are students performing on stage, but they're also involved in every aspect of the production— from building and painting scenery, running lights and sound and stage management.

Recent Productions

Recent productions have included "The Drowsy Chaperone" (spring 2024), "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" (fall 2023), "Men on Boats" (spring 2023), "Little Shop of Horrors" (fall 2022), "All Together Now" (spring 2022), "All Together Now" (fall 2021), and "Hamlet" (spring 2021).

ComedySportz

Flintridge Sacred Heart's improv ComedySportz team was one of the first high school teams in the Los Angeles area and keeps audiences laughing at six shows each school year.

Time lapse video of a ComedySportz competition!.

Theatre Courses

View our theatre program curriculum.

OUR MOST RECENT PRODUCTION

About "A Girl Who Was A Hundred Girls"

What company can solitude offer? A girl is kidnapped. She is kept in a room. She sees no one. She hears nothing. She has only her shadow as companion. After a time, she tells it her stories. After some more, it lends her its own.

A story of eight women, over different generations, borne from one woman. Each has a task that seems too great for an individual – liberation, victory, to conquer, to love. But each has hope.

Why Theatre? Why Now?

- Ms. Mac explains why she chose this year's fall play

Ms. Jane McEneaney

- Theatre Teacher

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

Q. How do you see Veritas, the Latin word for truth, take shape in your classes?

Our theatre program centers on the concept of Ubuntu, a South African philosophy that translates to “I am because we are.” In essence, my humanity is bound up in yours. Together, we find our strength. I believe the concept of Veritas is at the heart of Ubuntu, for a community is nothing without truth. In theatre, we don’t pretend. All good acting starts with Veritas.
Q. What do you see is the greatest impact that the arts can have on a student?

The greatest impact that theatre can have is to build empathy and community. To portray a role, to walk in the shoes of a character very different from oneself, is to know empathy. Students who have studied theatre are significantly more likely to lend a hand and significantly less likely to judge others.
Q. How is the teaching environment at Flintridge Sacred Heart different than other places you have taught or worked?

Flintridge Sacred Heart is a more traditional, academic environment than previous schools where I have taught. The traditions of their faith and their school create bonds between the girls, bonds forged with strength and vision. I have girls playing leading roles who dream of traveling in space, becoming engineers, solving environmental issues.

FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART

440 St. Katherine Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
626-685-8300

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