Fall Play Information

Fall Play Is Officially Underway!

The OLSH Theatre Department is excited to officially begin work on our 2026 Fall Play, Arsenic and Old Lace!

Thank you to all of our students who expressed interest in joining the Production Team and to everyone who submitted audition videos. We are excited about the enthusiasm surrounding this production and can't wait to get everyone working together!

What's Next...

Callbacks & Read-Thru

• Acting callbacks will take place this week.
• Our first company read-thru will also be held this week.
• Production Team Leads should plan to attend the read-thru.
• Additional details will be sent soon.

📅 Rehearsal Schedule

• Our Fall Play schedule is available below.
• Actors cast in principal roles must commit to ALL scheduled rehearsals.
• Students should carefully review the entire schedule before submitting their conflicts.

📝 Schedule & Conflicts Form

• Please complete the Google Schedule & Conflicts Form and include ALL known conflicts.
• This includes school activities, sports, appointments, family commitments, and anything else that may affect your availability.
• Please complete the form even if you have no conflicts.

FALL PLAY SCHEDULE - please check the schedule daily, changes will be made as needed

Rehearsal Schedule - (tentative) - click for link 

GOOGLE SCHEDULE & CONFLICTS FORM

2026 Fall Play- Rehearsal Availability - click for link

There is a lot of work ahead for our actors, student production team, and adult production staff! I also expect a lot of rewarding fun as we bring this classic comedy to our OLSH stage.

Reminder: Arsenic and Old Lace will be entered into this year's Prime Stage Drama Competition!

2026–2027 OLSH Theatre Season at a Glance

2026–2027 OLSH Theatre Season at a Glance

Fall Play — Arsenic and Old Lace
Tentative Dates: September 18 & 19, 2026
Student-directed and produced show. Grades 10-12. Rehearsals will begin over the summer. More information about auditions, production team, and eligibility will be announced.

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Fall Theatre Festival
Tentative Dates: October 23, 24 & 25, 2026
One-acts, student-created work, and various pop-up performance spaces. Open to all students.

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Turkey Bingo (tentative)
November 21, 2026

ALL HANDS ON DECK FUNDRAISER

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Christmas Play
Tentative Dates: December 11, 12 & 13, 2026
A family-friendly holiday production performed for children and families. Open to all students.

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Spring Musical — Title TBD
Dates: March 5, 6, 7, 12 & 13, 2027

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Summer Camps
June 2027
Performance camps for students in grades 2 through graduated seniors.

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Pelican Players Community Theatre
Summer 2027
Dates and production information TBD.

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Additional Theatre Opportunities / Festivals
Dates and information TBD

CONGRATULATIONS - 2026 GKA Awards

Dear OLSH Theatre Family,

I am still amazed, still reeling just a little, still exhausted, and so very proud. My heart is full. I feel so blessed to have had a hand in this show with you all...Hadestown: Teen Edition. Wow!

It is difficult to put into words what an incredible experience this year’s Gene Kelly Awards was for our OLSH Theatre family. To stand on the Benedum stage alongside some of the most talented students and programs in our region was truly an honor, and we could not be more proud of what our students accomplished.

Our production of Hadestown: Teen Edition was recognized with six Gene Kelly Awards:

• Outstanding Musical
• Outstanding Crew/Technical Execution
• Outstanding Dance Ensemble
• Outstanding Vocal Ensemble
• Outstanding Lighting Design
• Outstanding Scenic Design

While these awards are an extraordinary achievement, the real magic of the evening was watching our students shine onstage. Telling this story with heart, passion, honesty, and joy to a completely captivated audience. That is the part we will remember most.

To our cast and crew: thank you for your endless dedication, talent, resilience, and trust throughout this entire process. You gave countless hours to rehearsals, choreography, vocals, costume fittings...long weekends, and late nights...and you did it all with passion and pride. You represented OLSH beautifully.

To our parents and families: thank you for sharing your children with us for so much time this year. Thank you for the rides, the meals, the volunteer hours, the set building, the emotional support, and for encouraging your students to follow their dreams. None of this happens without you.

To our incredible production team: thank you for sharing your artistry, your knowledge, and your time with our students. Theatre education is built on passionate people willing to pour themselves into creating meaningful experiences for young artists. So much of what you do happens quietly behind the scenes, fueled by long hours, problem solving, creativity, teamwork, and even setting up generators to avert a crisis. You end up with little more than a slice of pizza and a quick “thank you.” Please know how deeply appreciated you are.

And finally, to our seniors: congratulations and thank you. For many of you, this was your fourth year performing on the Benedum stage. What a way to close this chapter! Watching you grow as performers, leaders, teammates, and people has been one of the greatest privileges imaginable. We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see where your journeys take you next.

This year was special. The awards are wonderful, but the memories, the friendships, the storytelling, and the moments shared together are what matter most.

Thank you, OLSH Theatre family, for an unforgettable season.

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Please see below a note from our Lighting Designer, Adam...