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Department Auditioning Philosophy
Quotes from Students and Parents
Theatre Brag!!
Michael Lynche, class of 2001, makes into the top 12 in American Idol!! See Success Stories link above for more information.
Special Honor!!
The PCCA Musical, Performance and Technical Theatre Departments performed at the American High School Theatre Festival as part of the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. We are one of 20 high schools throughout the country who were selected to perform in that session. Students and faculty traveled to Scotland from August 4th through the 17th of 2009!
Special thanks to all of the wonderful people who made donations and made this trip possible!
The PCCA Theatre Department is designed to offer students an indepth knowledge of the performance, musical, and literary skills necessary to enter top level colleges, universities or professional training institutions. A variety of instructional, practical and performance opportunities will prepare the student for advanced theatre study and employment in the theatrical profession. This department offers three possible major study focuses; Performance Theatre, Musical Theatre and Literary Theatre. This department offers three possible major study focuses; Performance Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Literary Theatre.
It is the goal of the Theatre Program to assist each student:
To grow in knowledge, skill and the creative practice of the chosen art form of theatre in conjunction with a complete academic program.
To develop and heighten awareness of contemporary issues and ideas in theatre through study, practice, and exposure to exemplary theatrical forms and processes.
To continue to develop and exhibit self-discipline in pursuit of their chosen field.
To perceive the interrelationship between theatre, the related arts and other disciplines and areas of study.
To develop leadership abilities through active participation an/or membership in a variety of school and community settings.
To participate in a variety of ensembles and performances within PCCA and in the community.
To develop critical skills that describe, interpret, and refine one’s responses to works of theatre.
Department Auditioning Philosophy
Auditioning is an extremely important skill for any theatre major since this is the skill by which talent is judged, university acceptance is established, and employment is obtained. Therefore, in order to practice these skills, it is mandatory that all performance, musical and literary majors audition for all mainstage productions in the theatre department. Performance and Musical Theatre majors are furthermore strongly encouraged to audition for all minor season shows. If, when cast a student feels that they are unable to fulfill the requirements of the production due to academic or personal reasons they may refuse a role. This must be approved by the faculty. Students on probation are required to audition, even though they may not accept a role until they re-establish a status of good-standing.
This department offers three possible major study focuses; Performance Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Literary Theatre. All students must have at least 12 PCCA credits to graduate.
Quotes from Students and Parents
“Colleen has had such a wonderful High School experience due to the amazing PCCA program, and the devoted teachers…she has really enjoyed having you as teachers. As a parent I am so grateful for all the extra time you give to all your students to make the program such a success.” Colleen will be a freshman Musical Theatre Major at Marymount Manhattan College in the fall 2007.
-Jannine Cherry, parent of Colleen Cherry, class of 2007
“You always push us to be the best not only in our acting but in our lives. You always challenge us to be nice to everyone, something we all need to be reminded of every once in a while. I’ll always remember the lessons you’ve taught me and will strive to be someone you can be proud of.”
-Nat French, Class of 2007 Salutatorian; Nat will be a freshman majoring in Political Science at McAllister College in Minnesota.
“Without PCCA and the great teachers there I would not be here!”
-Michelle Dowdy, Class of 2005, member of the Broadway Cast of Hairspray
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