National Theatre School Dramafest
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National Theatre School Presents
DRAMAFEST
Come one, come all to this festival of one-act plays produced by local high-school students! Published plays and student-written productions take centre-stage in this exciting evening of live theatre.
Day 2 – Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – 6:00 pm
Ridgetown District High School
“So You Wanna Be a Cheerleader ” Written by M.G. Davidson
SYNOPSIS: Cheerleading captain Britney and her three squad members Britnee, Brittani, and, uh, Kelly…realize they have to find a fifth squad member to be eligible to compete at Nationals. They decide to hold tryouts to see who in their school is up to the challenge. It’s soon clear that everyone wants to be a cheerleader. But how can you choose from a talent pool that includes a clumsy football player, an eccentric goth girl, a nerd with a vendetta, and…um…a lion?
Chatham-Kent Secondary School
“Mister Marionette” Written by Nanami Shaw
(An original one act play)
SYNOPSIS: A famous actor is compelled to face his past misdeeds in a gripping, psychological game show. Will he choose to reconcile with his past, or continue retreating into his guilt-free paradise?
Ursuline College Chatham:
“Wisteria” Written by Malachi Smith
(An original one act play)
SYNOPSIS: Newly 11-year-old Nova Goodman, feeling pressured to grow up too early, finds comfort in Zephyr the stuffed dragon and escapes to the magical Wisteria for a birthday party of a lifetime.
Tickets:
Regular tickets: $ 18.50 +Handling Fee
One Night Student & Student Participant ticket: $ 13.50 + Handling Fee
2-Night Participant Pass (participating students only) $18.50 + Handling Fee and must be purchased through the box office at 519.354.8338
****PLEASE NOTE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6 ARE NOT PERMITTED DUE TO MATURE THEMES****
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National Theatre School Presents
DRAMAFEST
Come one, come all to this festival of one-act plays produced by local high-school students! Published plays and student-written productions take centre-stage in this exciting evening of live theatre.
Day 2 – Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – 6:00 pm
Ridgetown District High School
“So You Wanna Be a Cheerleader ” Written by M.G. Davidson
SYNOPSIS: Cheerleading captain Britney and her three squad members Britnee, Brittani, and, uh, Kelly…realize they have to find a fifth squad member to be eligible to compete at Nationals. They decide to hold tryouts to see who in their school is up to the challenge. It’s soon clear that everyone wants to be a cheerleader. But how can you choose from a talent pool that includes a clumsy football player, an eccentric goth girl, a nerd with a vendetta, and…um…a lion?
Chatham-Kent Secondary School
“Mister Marionette” Written by Nanami Shaw
(An original one act play)
SYNOPSIS: A famous actor is compelled to face his past misdeeds in a gripping, psychological game show. Will he choose to reconcile with his past, or continue retreating into his guilt-free paradise?
Ursuline College Chatham:
“Wisteria” Written by Malachi Smith
(An original one act play)
SYNOPSIS: Newly 11-year-old Nova Goodman, feeling pressured to grow up too early, finds comfort in Zephyr the stuffed dragon and escapes to the magical Wisteria for a birthday party of a lifetime.
Tickets:
Regular tickets: $ 18.50 +Handling Fee
One Night Student & Student Participant ticket: $ 13.50 + Handling Fee
2-Night Participant Pass (participating students only) $18.50 + Handling Fee and must be purchased through the box office at 519.354.8338
****PLEASE NOTE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6 ARE NOT PERMITTED DUE TO MATURE THEMES****