CCS Theatre

The theatre department is an integral part of the school community. From the classroom to the stage, CCS performers expect to meet the highest standards of excellence. That standard of excellence is a trust handed down from class to class; a standard that underclassmen are eager to meet and alumni are proud to have held. CCS has a long history of daring, entertaining, beautiful, and influential productions.

Senior High Theatre Courses

The theatre classes offered at CCS are Performance Theater and Set Design & Construction. These courses may be taken each year that the student’s schedule allows.

Performance Theater is an acting class with emphasis on physical acting, vocal expression, dramatic and comedic styles, and characterization. Games, improvisation, explorations, and class performances challenge actors to push their talents to the next level. This course may be repeated for multiple credits.

The Set Design and Construction class exists primarily to assist in the production of the school’s theatre productions. This includes set construction, lighting, sound, stage crew, and other duties. Together, the students form the production staff for the fall and spring shows, and are required to participate backstage during the performances. This course may be repeated for multiple credits.

Our Shows

CCS performs two theatrical productions each year. The shows are cast from open auditions. All students in grades 9–12 may audition for both shows. Junior high students may audition for the spring musical, and occasionally, elementary students are invited to audition.

The fall show is usually smaller in scale and is performed at the Fairfield Community Arts Center. Auditions are usually held in August before school starts.

The spring production is a major Broadway musical performed at the Parrish Auditorium in Hamilton. These shows usually audition before Christmas break.