MUSICAL THEATER EMPHASIS

The Musical Theater Emphasis is an audition-based, high-level training track for advanced performers, delivering intensive study in acting, voice, and dance while maximizing performance opportunities and accelerating artistic growth.

HOW TO AUDITION

During the spring semester, current students and incoming 9th graders will prepare a one-minute song and a one-minute monologue of their choice and participate in the mandatory dance audition.
Students who pass the audition will be pre-approved for the musical emphasis courses listed below.

COURSES INCLUDE:

MUSICAL THEATER DANCE
A musical theater dance course that builds technique,
through structured training and audition-focused
choreography. This pass/fail course is offered zero period at
7:30 a.m. and students will be asked to attend twice a week.

CONCERT CHOIR/VOCAL ENSEMBLE
In both ensembles students refine vocal technique,
musicianship, and ensemble skills through the study and
performance of challenging choral repertoire, presenting up
to 4–5 concerts annually both on and off campus.

ACTING STYLES
Acting Styles is an advanced, college-preparatory course
for highly motivated actors, with each semester focusing on
a different discipline — drama, comedy, Shakespeare, or
acting for film.

ADVANCED ACTING
This yearlong course is for the advanced performer looking
to take the next step to pursue acting and musical theatre
at the college level. There will be a strong emphasis on
preparing the student for college auditions.

 RECOMMENDED TRACK:

9TH GRADE YEAR
• Musical Theater Dance
• Vocal Ensemble or Concert Choir (placement by instructor)

10TH AND 11TH GRADE YEARS
• Musical Theater Dance
• Acting Styles
• Vocal Performance Course (continued study encouraged)

12TH GRADE YEAR
• Musical Theater Dance
• Advanced Acting
• Vocal Performance Course (continued study encouraged)

TOTAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Musical Theater Dance - minimum of six semesters
• Acting Styles - minimum of two semesters
• Vocal Performance Course - minimum of two semesters
• Advanced Acting - offered senior year

 

UPCOMING EVENTS


Java & Jazz
September 18th, 2026
Power Courtyard - 6pm
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Clue High School Edition
October 9th-17th, 2026
Kinkade Center for The Arts - 7pm
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Pardon My French Fall Sketch Show
November 13th, 2026
Kinkade Center for The Arts - 7pm

Holiday Instrumental Concert
December 3rd, 2026
Kinkade Center for The Arts - 7pm

Holiday Choral Concert
December 4th, 2026
Campbell United Methodist Church - 7pm

Holiday Dance Recital
December 10th, 2026
Kinkade Center for The Arts - 7pm

Come From Away
January 15th-23rd, 2027
Kinkade Center for The Arts - 7pm

Pardon My French Winter Sketch Show
February 19th, 2027
Kinkade Center for The Arts - 7pm

Winter Concert
February 24th, 2027
Kinkade Center for The Arts - 7pm

Into The Woods
March 18-20th, 2027
Kinkade Center for The Arts - 7pm

Pardon My French Spring Sketch Show
April 23rd, 2027
Kinkade Center for The Arts - 7pm

Swingtime in Springtime
April 30th, 2027
Kinkade Center for The Arts - 7pm

Spring Instrumental Concert
May 4th, 2027
Kinkade Center for The Arts - 7pm

Spring Choral Concert
May 5th, 2027
Mission Santa Clara De Asís - 7pm

Spring Dance Recital
May 13th, 2027
Kinkade Center for The Arts - 7pm

Exodus End-of Year Concert
May 18th, 2027
Power Courtyard - 5pm

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS

Director of Performing Arts
Doug Santana

Choral Director
Erin Simón

Dance Director
Anethra Rhodes

Drama Teacher
Amanda Folena

Instrumental Music Director
Mason Kimont

Exodus Director
Lauren Bevilacqua

Technical Director/Performing Arts Facilities Manager
Justin Karr

Performing Arts Manager
Gillian Ortega

Box Office Phone Number
408-342-4348