Now a days, it seems like when people think of theatre in high school, their mind jumps to High School Musical. Sure, theatre in high school teached kids lessons, but I think if we all really think about it, there's more the high school theatrical and musical programs then are exhibited in high school musical.
This blog is here to state the facts about theatre -- which is very hard to numerically explain. However, it is veyr clear to everyone that our country's educational system is in trouble -- especially finacially. Compared to the general classes such as science and math, humanities classes -- such as English and drama, seems to be pushed aside.
Theatre and putting on plays especially can be very expense. If you add up the cost for props, costumes, royalties ( the right to perform a play from the company that oens it ), sets, although they are generally very minimalistic, the cost amounts to quite a bit. I once was involved in a play with a budget of $1500, which seems like nothing to a professional theatre company, but quite a big chunk of change to a principal's budget.
So why should we keep theatre around? That is (hopefully) what this blog will help you understand. Theatre is important to the students involved, just like any other educational experience. Let me know what you think, any comments you may have either way!
The show must go on!
Natalie
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