Drama

12 Angry Jurors – DramaDons

12 Angry Jurors – DramaDonsOctober 15, 2018Drama / PerformancesThe Acalanes DramaDons present: 12 Angry Jurors by Reginald Rose, adapted for the stage by Sherman L. Sergel The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young man is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begins as an open and shut case soon... Read more...

Much Ado About Nothing – Drama

Much Ado About Nothing – DramaApril 13, 2018Drama / PerformancesThe Acalanes DramaDons present: Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare Young lovers Hero and Claudio are to be married in one week. To pass the time, they conspire with Don Pedro to set a “lover’s trap” for Benedick, an arrogant confirmed bachelor, and Beatrice, his favorite sparring partner and former love. Meanwhile, the evil... Read more...

She Kills Monsters – Drama

She Kills Monsters – DramaOctober 13, 2017Drama / PerformancesThe Acalanes DramaDons present: She Kills Monsters A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey... Read more...

MetamorphosesApril 19, 2017Drama / Homepage Updates / PerformancesAHS DramaDons presents Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses. Timeless lessons of Ovid’s tales and related works are brought to life in this series of dramatic vignettes filled with Gods and humans alike. Set in water, the scenes reflect the human condition and eventual transformation needed to reach redemption. Directed by AHS Drama Teacher, Ed Meehan. April 26,... Read more...

Acalanes DramaDons presents Radium Girls

Acalanes DramaDons presents Radium GirlsOctober 24, 2016Drama / Homepage Updates / PerformancesWhen a factory of spirited watch-face painters is slowly overtaken with deadly illnesses, the painful truth is exposed. Angry for blindly trusting in their deceitful employer, Grace fights to have her fellow workers’ quieted voices heard. Filled with radiant paint, social justice, corporate intrigue and Madame Curie, the Acalanes DramaDons are proud to present this... Read more...

Acalanes DramaDons presents Macbeth

Acalanes DramaDons presents MacbethApril 15, 2016Drama / Homepage UpdatesThe Acalanes DramaDons proudly present Macbeth April 27, 28, 29 and 30 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Center little theater. Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a swift and relentless tragedy which uncovers the terrifying consequences of blind ambition. Set in medieval Scotland, a dark prophecy leads a warrior and his wife past the point of no... Read more...

The Curious Savage

The Curious SavageOctober 11, 2015Drama / Homepage UpdatesJoin the Acalanes DramaDons in their entertaining and comedic production of The Curious Savage, directed by Ed Meehan, Acalanes drama teacher. The plot has delightful twists involving a widow who inherited million of dollars from her husband and wants to use the money to help others realize their hopes and dreams. Her grown-up stepchildren want... Read more...