**This stage adaptation is not a replica of the film, but an original musical filled with some of the most beloved songs & characters from both the film and books by P.L Traverse. Bringing this fantastic Broadway Musical to life will take a lot of creativity, teamwork and commitment from our students & parents. It will be a challenging yet incredibly fun experience for everyone involved. Don’t miss out!

2025/26 Committee Members & Show Producers:

Beth Fox - (President) dramaclub@hcssd.org
Heather Jensen - (Vice President) dramavp@hcssd.org
Laura Walmsley - (Treasurer) dramatreasure@hcssd.org
Jennifer Potra - (Secretary) dramasecretary@hcssd.org
Laura Bennett - (Fundraising) dramafundraising@hcssd.org

2025/26 Creative Team:

Emily Wood - Director
Ximena Avalos - Assistant Director
Jenny Shippee - Music Director
Christa Beyenhof - Assistant Music Director
Stuart Hughes - Co-Choreographer
Megan Sims - Co-Choreographer

**Please contact dramaclub@hcssd.org for all general questions

The purpose of the HCS Drama Club is to give our students opportunities to perform in a theater setting while developing their communication skills, confidence, and God-given talents. While refining their abilities, we will encourage meaningful, Christ-centered relationships so our students can together be lights to the world, having the self-confidence to effectively communicate the truth of Christ and His salvation.

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10

The HCS Drama Club is made up of both our Cast Members (grades 1-12) and our Crew Members (grades 7-12). The Cast & Crew along with their parents will work together over the course of 4 months to prepare and perform a show for our community.
Being a part of the HCS Drama Club requires commitment, enthusiasm & team work! No experience needed, all are welcome who want to be a part of the club!
Cast Members are required to commit to weekly attendance of our rehearsals as well as working on memorization of the script as well as any music and choreography (if applicable) outside of rehearsals. Cast members are also required to attend all Tech Week Rehearsals as well as all Performances.
Our Crew Members are required to attend various Crew Meetings throughout the Drama Season as well as the two Wednesday rehearsals leading up to Tech Week and all rehearsals during Tech Week & all Performances.
All parents of Cast Members are required to participate in the Club by taking on a parent job during the Drama Season, Tech Week and Performances as well as attend a monthly parent meeting. At least one parent is required to attend all Tech Week and Performances.
Parents of students under the age of 10 are required to attend all rehearsals and supervise their young student.

Workshop - $25 per student
Crew Member Fee - $50 per student
Audition Fee - $50 per student
Cast Member Fee - $225 per student

Cast Member Family Discount - Families with more than 2 students participating will pay a discounted rate of $175 per all additional students

Audition fees will be credited towards Cast Member Fee for all students who join the Club.

Workshop - November 12, 2025 1-5pm
Parent Zoom Meeting - November 13, 2025 6:30pm
Auditions - December 2 & 3, 2025 9am-3pm
Call Backs - December 5, 2025 2-5:30pm

Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 2-5pm.
All Cast will rehearse every Wednesday, January-April from 2-5pm.
Select groups will be called Monday's, January-April from 4-6pm.
*Lead Roles might be asked to come in on the occasional Thursday from 2-5pm if needed.

Parent Meetings are every first Wednesday of Jan, Feb, March & April from 2-3pm.

Tech Week & Performances - April 27, 2026 - May 2, 2026

Wrap Party - May 6, 2026 2-5pm

*Parent Zoom Meeting is mandatory for every new drama club family. Parents must attend the meeting in order for their student to audition for a cast role or apply for a crew team.

Auditions, Callbacks & Rehearsals will take place at New Life Presbyterian in La Mesa.

Tech Week Rehearsals and All Performances will take place at Revive Church in El Cajon.