On Friday, August 23, Mr. Christopher Greco hosted a Triple Threat Soiree for any LCA students and parents interested in being involved in theater program this year. Mr Greco is LCA's new Director of Cross Worship and Performing Arts Center and Theatre Director, and along with planning a night of food, fellowship, and fun, he also revealed the upcoming productions for the year.
Theatre Arts Preview 2013-14
UPPER SCHOOL SHOWCASE
Cross Up Close. An evening of comic songs and scenes.
Auditions: TBA
One Performance Only: Friday, November 1
This is a benefit in support of Chamber Singers Tour.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY
Oedipus Re(mi)x, based on Sophocles’ tragedy
Why has this character held on for thousands of years and made us all so uncomfortable?! We’ll explore the old tale through the shrewd eyes of contemporary teens.
Auditions & Tech/Design Sign-ups: Wednesday and Thursday, September 4 & 5
Performances: Friday and Saturday, November 15 & 16
FESTIVAL SHOW
The Psalms Project. We will devise our own movement and text piece interweaving ancient Hebrew poetry and prayers with true stories and world events.
Auditions & Tech/Design Sign-ups: Monday and Wednesday, November 18 & 20
Performances: Friday and Saturday, February 21 & 22
Prelim Festival Performance: Saturday, March 1
UPPER SCHOOL PLAY
The Good Person of Szechwan, by Bertolt Brecht
As if in search of this year’s American Idol, three superstar gods comb the land for evidence of human goodness. The search is tougher than they expect. After they happen upon a promising but poor young woman to whom they offer a significant cash prize, she learns that being good enough is much tougher than it looks.
Auditions & Tech/Design Sign-ups: Monday and Wednesday, November 18 & 20
Performances: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 1, 2, & 3