Notre Dame students direct and produce two mainstage shows, chosen by a student body vote, each year. Roles are open to all students regardless of previous experience.
Fall Play
Students have the opportunity to perform in a professional theater through our downtown partner, City Lights Theater Company, who hosts our fall production. Auditions are held the first week of school. Approximately 15-20 students will be assigned roles and are expected to attend all rehearsals.
| DATE | Time | SCHEDULE |
|---|---|---|
| August - 1st week of school | Auditions | |
| August to mid-October | 3:10-5:30 pm | Rehearsals |
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MON |
3:15-8:30 pm |
Load into City Lights Theater Company with 30 min dinner at 5:30 |
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TUES, WEDS |
3-6 pm |
City Lights technical rehearsal |
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THURS, FRI |
3-6 pm |
City Lights technical and dress rehearsal |
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SUN, MON |
10am - 6pm |
City Lights technical and dress rehearsal with lunch provided |
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TUES, WEDS |
5-10 pm |
City Lights technical and dress rehearsal with dinner provided; Peview night on Weds. |
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THURS, FRI |
6-9:30 pm |
Call at 6, show from 7-9:30 |
| SAT | 1-9:30 pm | Matinee and night show. Call at 1, show at 2, dinner at 4:30, show from 7-9:30 |
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SUN |
1-8 pm | Matinee and strike. Call at 1, show at 2, snack provided, end strike by 8 |
Spring Musical
Students will perform on the Notre Dame High School stage. Auditions are held in December and all students who audition will participate in the show. From January through mid-March, rehearsals are based on rolls in the musical. Starting mid-March, cast members are expected to attend all rehearsals.
| DATE | Time | SCHEDULE |
|---|---|---|
| Lask week of school in December | Auditions | |
| January to mid-March | 3:10-5:45 pm |
Rehearsals vary depending on students' role. In general, Monday and Wednesdays are for acting and/or vocals, Tuesdaay and Thursdays |
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Starting mid-March |
3:10-6 pm |
Rehearsals for all cast |
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Starting late March |
3:10-6 pm |
Technical set-up (first 3 days will be from 10 am - 6 pm for load in) and rehearsal; |
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Week before show |
3-6:30 pm |
Technical, dress and/or pit rehearsal |
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SAT |
10am - 6pm | Technical, dress and pit rehearsal with lunch provided |
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MON, TUES, WEDS |
4-9:30 pm |
Technical, dress and pit rehearsal; preview night on Weds. |
|
THURS, FRI |
6-9:30 pm |
Call at 6, show from 7-9:30 |
| SAT | 1-9:30 p.m. | Matinee and night show. Call at 1, show at 2, dinner at 4:30, show from 7-9:30 |
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SUN |
1-8 p.m. | Matinee and strike. Call at 1, show at 2, snack provided, end strike by 8 |