Mission Statement

Northwest Middle Theatre (NW Drama) is dedicated to fostering a love for the performing arts within our school and community. Our mission is to provide a platform for students to explore their creative potential, develop their talents, and engage with the arts through high-quality theatrical productions. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment where every student has the opportunity to shine, learn, and grow both on and off the stage.

Our History 

Founded in the 2020-2021 school year, NW Little Theatre was established to bring live theater to our school and community. Despite the challenges of limited live theatre during its initial years, the program flourished with its inaugural musical production of Grease in the spring of 2022. This was followed by successful performances of Our Town in the fall 2022 and Footloose in spring 2023.

Our 2023-2024 season under its new found troupe NW Little Theatre featured Into the Woods JR and 13 The Musical, showcasing the diverse talents of our students.

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming productions for the 2024-2025 season as we merge with NWGHS Theatre Arts, now producing theatre under NW Drama with the Support of Northwest Theatre Boosters. 

Upcoming Productions:

• Mean Girls JR, presented by GCS Summer Arts and NW Drama, from July 26-28, 2024

• Matilda JR November 21-23, 2024

• SpongeBob the Musical April 10-12, 2025

NW Drama remains committed to providing performance opportunities to all students attending Northwest Middle School and High . We look forward to another year of fantastic performances and community engagement. Join us as we continue to inspire and nurture the next generation of performers!

Matilda JR Auditions September 9-12 

The Story

The story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. 

Audition Signup: https://forms.gle/Ri6KyRVfvQpmu1Vb8 

Audition Materials: MTI Audition Central

Script Read: Roald Dahl's Matilda - Actors Script

Netflix Adaptation:  https://www.netflix.com/title/80993016 

AUDITION INFORMATION

Please be prepared to:

• Sing 16-32 bars of a song from the show, as taught at the workshop TBA. 

• No a cappella auditions will be allowed.

• Be prepared to read provided selections from the script.

• Fill out an audition form and be honest about your conflicts. Auditions are open to all students of Northwest Guilford Middle School, Kernodle Middle School, and Northwest Guilford High School. Please select and prepare one of the audition cuts taught at the interest workshops. There will be a singing call and a dance call for each audition date.

The show runs for four performances from November 21-23, 2024, at Northwest Guilford High School.

Audition Dates:

• Middle School: Monday, September 9
• High School: Tuesday, September 10
• Callbacks: September 11-12. Callbacks for those on the Callback List will be held Wednesday, September 11 - Thursday, September 12, with our first rehearsal and parent meeting on Monday, September 16, at NW Theater.

REHEARSAL INFORMATION

Please note that all after-school rehearsals and performances are planned for NWGHS. Participating students are responsible for arriving early to rehearsals and performances for which they are called, from 4:45-6:45 PM.

Mandatory Technical Rehearsal Dates: November 15-November 23, 2024.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Cast members must be available for all performances, with no exceptions.

Performance Dates: November 21-23, 2024, at Northwest Guilford High School Auditorium.

Artistic Staff

• Coordinating Directors: Mr. Luck (NW Middle), Mr. Shoaf (NW High)
• Musical Director: Corey Yngsdal
• Choreographer: Kelly Greathouse

• Courses Overview: 

   

   

  Theatre Arts offers an engaging introduction to theatre as an art form, cultivating essential 21st-century skills such as collaboration, creativity, and communication. Students explore the foundations of theatre through activities like icebreakers, improvisation, and pantomime, alongside lessons in theatre history and acting techniques. Creative dramatics and beginning scene work allow students to develop acting and character-building skills. The NC curriculum emphasizes script analysis, performance, and making historical and cultural connections, with a focus on working in groups and introductory directing.

  

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