A group of actors in period costumes stand in a line on stage, facing forward, during a theatrical performance.

Arts

Theater

Our Theater Program for grades 5-12 empowers students to showcase their talents on stage and behind the scenes.

Six young actors in period costumes perform on stage, with five gathered on a wooden cart and one leaning against a stone structure, set against a painted village backdrop.A group of people in costumes, including characters from The Addams Family, stand in a conga line on stage during a theater performance.Two actors in period costumes perform on stage in front of a leafy backdrop; one wears a green vest and hat, the other a green top and striped skirt, gesturing with her hand on her chest.Four people dressed as chefs sit at a table with checkered tablecloths, facing a person in a suit and fake mustache under a sign reading "Donnaducce's.Six young actors in period costumes perform on stage, with five gathered on a wooden cart and one leaning against a stone structure, set against a painted village backdrop.A group of people in costumes, including characters from The Addams Family, stand in a conga line on stage during a theater performance.Two actors in period costumes perform on stage in front of a leafy backdrop; one wears a green vest and hat, the other a green top and striped skirt, gesturing with her hand on her chest.Four people dressed as chefs sit at a table with checkered tablecloths, facing a person in a suit and fake mustache under a sign reading "Donnaducce's.
A young person with long curly hair, wearing a white robe, stands with one hand on their chest, appearing to perform on stage.Children in costume perform on stage in front of a large "Shrek" sign, appearing to act out a scene from the musical.A man in a brown suit with a cane and a woman in a green floral dress sit on a stone bench, engaged in conversation, on a stage with a garden backdrop.Two women dressed as nuns perform on stage; one sits at a wooden desk while the other leans in, both wearing traditional religious habits.A young person with long curly hair, wearing a white robe, stands with one hand on their chest, appearing to perform on stage.Children in costume perform on stage in front of a large "Shrek" sign, appearing to act out a scene from the musical.A man in a brown suit with a cane and a woman in a green floral dress sit on a stone bench, engaged in conversation, on a stage with a garden backdrop.Two women dressed as nuns perform on stage; one sits at a wooden desk while the other leans in, both wearing traditional religious habits.

Dramatic Arts at McLean is where healthy risk-taking meets authentic self-expression, and our students are supported in both! From Spamalot to South Pacific, the annual Spring Musical and Fall Play are always crowd favorites.

Move Stage Right To See Our Thespians

A group of actors in period costumes stand in a line on stage, facing forward, during a theatrical performance.
A young girl wearing a green costume with a leaf collar sings on stage, speaking or performing with a headset microphone.
A woman in a green medieval dress sits on a throne surrounded by people in costumes, some kneeling, on a stage set with a castle and landscape backdrop.
Four people dressed as chefs sit at a table with checkered tablecloths, facing a person in a suit and fake mustache under a sign reading "Donnaducce's.
A person in costume onstage.
A person in costume stands behind a wooden frame with a large rope spiderweb, next to a colorful backdrop featuring a Ferris wheel.
Three women in long, colorful dresses stand on stage, appearing engaged in animated conversation with expressive gestures, against a dark curtain backdrop.
Three children kneel and pose on stage, while a figure in a long, flowing costume with a crown stands behind them with arms outstretched, under theatrical lighting.
Two children perform on stage; one wears a pig costume and kneels, while the other stands in overalls and a pink shirt. A farm-themed backdrop and crates are in the background.
A group of children perform a play on stage, with one child in a pink pig costume sitting in a cart while others interact with her.
Students acting on stage.
A young person sits behind the wheel of a white car prop on stage, with a painted backdrop of clouds and a field of yellow tulips.
Eight young people stand onstage in costume, facing forward with hands clasped, in front of closed curtains and a microphone stand.

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