THEATRE DEPARTMENT
Welcome to Westside Theatre! Our two production companies present five to seven shows every year for your enjoyment. In addition, we compete in the U.I.L. One Act Play Contest each spring and have won District 5 of the past 8 years. Westside students have the opportunity to develop their acting skills, learn the technical aspects of putting on a show, direct and even playwright.
Westside has two performance venues in addition to our auditorium. Our 100-seat Black Box is not only a teaching theatre but also the setting for our junior varsity shows presented “in the round.” The 250-seat Theatre offers a more traditional experience and is home to most varsity productions. Every seat is a great seat!
Anthony Wallin, Director of Fine Arts
awallin@houstonisd.org
Kaitlin Kearns, Theatre Arts Assistant
kkearns@houstonisd.org
281-920-8054 Theatre office phone
281-920-8059 fax
PRESENTING OUR 2011-2012 SEASON
“The Creature Creeps!” by Jack Sharkey—October 14th, 20th, and 21st, Black Box
“John Lennon And Me” by Cherrie Bennett—November 10th and 11th, Black Box
“The Adding Machine” by Elmer Rice—January 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, Mini Theatre
“A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” by Shevelove, Gelbart, and Sondheim— February 9th and 10th, Black Box
“Desquetay” (U.I.L One Act Play)- TBA
Student Directed One-Act Plays—April 11th, 12th, and 13th, Black Box
From the Writer’s Room (A Night of Student Written Work)—May 17th and 18th, Mini Theatre
Download our 2011-2012 Westside Theatre Season
THESPIAN SOCIETY OFFICERS 2011-2012
| President | Miraida Gutierrez-Colón |
| Vice President | Olivia Lammers |
| Secretary | Elizabeth Malone |
| Treasurer | Kiely Alfieri |
| Historians | Jamar Hawkins, Katie Olivier |
| Deputy | Lorelei Hubbard |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Auditions for Theatre Production Companies are typically held in May of the preceding year. Please check back in the spring for details.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets go on sale the week of the show. Most opening night tickets are $3 pre-sale and $5 at the door with subsequent performances $5 pre-sale and $7 at the door. Please call our Box Office at 281-920-8054.
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Students in Theatre Production (1-4), Technical Theatre (2-4), and Playwriting are all part of our Westside Theatre Production Company and must not only satisfy prerequisites and/or audition but also be aware of class requirements. Please use these links for more information.
Students can enroll in Theatre Arts 1 or Tech Theatre 1 without prerequisites. Students in Theatre Arts can continue through levels 2-4, having completed the previous course. While they perform in class, students are not part of the Production Company.