THEATRE "The John Wilkes Booth High School for the Performing Arts Presents the Most Inclusive.."

The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Theatre Department presents its production of "The John Wilkes Booth High School for the Performing Arts presents the Most Inclusive, Least Offensive Play Ever: An After School Special" by Stephen Kaplan, October 16-20, 2024. PLAY SYNOPSIS: When the parents of The John Wilkes Booth High School for the Performing Arts threaten to remove the theatre program because they realize that all theatre is offensive, the scrappy students of JWB and their drama teacher race to save their beloved department by producing the most inclusive and least offensive play ever. This production is directed by Charter Arts alum, Marley Mathias. The Charter Arts Theatre Department selected this production as part of its 2024-2025 season of original plays written by new as well as seasoned professional playwrights. Artistic Director, Kelly Minner-Bickert shares: “We pride ourselves on offering something that is different from other high school theatre programs in the Lehigh Valley. In addition to the extensive training they receive here our students are given the rare opportunity to work with playwrights, composers and other artists at the forefront of the theatre movement in the creation of new works.” Evening performances Oct. 16-18 at 7 PM. Matinee performances Oct. 19-20 at 2 PM. This event takes place in the school's Black Box Theatre with very limited seating. Tickets are General Admission: $12 Adult, $7 Student/Child. The Charter Arts Theatre Department offers a pre-professional training program for high school-aged performers. The goal is to provide students with the skills they will need to move on to competitive college programs as well as professional theatre experiences.Classes are designed to encourage students to create imaginative and compelling characters, to regard their voices and bodies as creative instruments, to expose them to theatrical literature and to instill in them a sense of respect and professionalism for the art form that will stay with them throughout their lives. Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about the theatre department and the school are encouraged to attend an upcoming Fall Admissions Event. For more information, visit CharterArts.org.

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