Walkersville Theatre Program
Being a participant in a Theatrical Production
or activity provides specialized learning opportunities. It also allows
students to fulfill their need to create, communicate, express and share
with others. The lessons of cooperation and working as a team can make
an impact not only in the students school life but in their future
endeavors as well.
It is important to emphasize that the school wide Drama Productions, as
well as, all Drama Club and Thespian Society activities are Extra
Curricular, and there for are subject to the "Eligibility Policy" as
outlined in the Student Handbook/Calendar. Although dedication to the
productions and activities is the key to their success, dedication to
the Academic and School Attendance requirements set by the State and
Local Boards of Education must be your child’s top priority. Students
active in all aspects of the Theatre Program are expected to maintain or
improve their scholastic standing and keep good school attendance.
The procedure followed for the selection of the cast of any show is
outlined in the Drama Casting Packet, which is made available to every
student who wishes to audition. Due to the complexity of some shows,
there may be roles that are pre-cast by the director prior to auditions.
Students will be made aware of any such decisions before auditions take
place. Adults who will be involved in working with the production and/or
are educated in some aspect of dramatic productions will do the casting
of roles. It is the policy of the Walkersville High School Drama
Department that any, and every and all students wishing to take part in
a school drama production may do so. They will receive a part regardless
of talent or experience. It is also our policy that no student is
guaranteed a specific role or type of role based on talent; experience
or the number of years participated in our program.
Once production of a play or musical or an activity has begun, I ask for
parental support in monitoring students’ academic work and school
attendance. If a problem should arise, I ask to be notified immediately.
I can and will monitor drama students’ school work and provide help they
need to succeed academically and in their theatrical endeavors. Drama
students will be required to have their teachers’ complete academic
progress reports throughout production and activity periods.
Commitment to theatrical productions and activities means becoming a
cooperative team member. To do this is not always easy. It requires
dedication and sincere selfless devotion.
I welcome the opportunity to work with the student actors of
Walkersville and commit myself to providing an enjoyable and valuable
learning experience.
Sincerely Yours,
Michael J. Nazelrod
