2026-2027
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FALL PRODUCTIONS
Guys & Dolls
Wednesday November 11, 7pm
Thursday November 12, 7pm
Saturday November 14, 2pm
Saturday November 14, 7pm
*No Friday Show!*
Fall Musical
Rating: PG
*Suggested for ages 7+
Set in the bustling streets of New York City, Guys and Dolls is a classic musical comedy filled with romance, comedy, and unforgettable characters. Based on the stories of Damon Runyon, the show follows smooth-talking gambler Sky Masterson as he takes a bet that leads him to the devoted missionary Sarah Brown, while longtime hustler Nathan Detroit tries to balance his illegal dice games with his complicated relationship with nightclub performer Adelaide. Featuring iconic songs such as “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” and “A Bushel and a Peck,” Guys and Dolls explores themes of love, chance, faith, and finding unexpected connections in the most unlikely places.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
The Fall Musical is a MAINSTAGE production open to all PCHS students. This is a full musical production which means that all students must be able to act, sing, and dance based on the requirements of the show. Cuts may occur during auditions, and casting is based on acting skills, character fit, and the needs of the production.
AUDITIONS :
Monday August 31, 3:00-6:00pm - Wilson Auditorium (sign up in the google classroom)
Tuesday September 1, 3:00-6:00pm - Wilson Auditorium (sign up in the google classroom)
CALLBACKS :
Wednesday September 2, 3:00-6:00pm - Wilson Auditorium (callbacks will be decided upon by the directing team and emailed out the evening of Tuesday Sept 1).
TECH INTERVIEWS :
Thursday September 3, 3:00-6:00 pm - Paxton Room 7
Anyone interested in working backstage must complete an application in the google classroom and participate in an interview with the directing staff.
PIT BAND :
At PCHS, we are proud to feature our very own student musicians in the pit band for our musical productions. The pit band is a small, select group of musicians who collaborate with the cast and production team to bring the music to life. Students interested in being considered for a pit band opportunity should reach out to Dr. Bonsignore for more information.
REHEARSALS :
For students cast as actors, rehearsals will occur tentatively between Tuesday Sept 8 - Friday October 23 from 3:00-5:00pm and then Monday October 26 - Tuesday November 10 from 3:00-9:00pm for tech rehearsals. Students are only required to be at rehearsals where they are "called". If the student is cast in the show, they will recieve a detailed rehearsal schedule of who and what they will be rehearsing. All tech rehearsals and shows are required of all students participating in the production. Tech students & Pit Band students will also recieve a rehearsal schedule of when they will need to be at rehearsals.
Wednesday November 11, 7pm
Thursday November 12, 7pm
Saturday November 14, 2pm
Saturday November 14, 7pm
*No Friday Show!*
Fall Musical
Rating: PG
*Suggested for ages 7+
Set in the bustling streets of New York City, Guys and Dolls is a classic musical comedy filled with romance, comedy, and unforgettable characters. Based on the stories of Damon Runyon, the show follows smooth-talking gambler Sky Masterson as he takes a bet that leads him to the devoted missionary Sarah Brown, while longtime hustler Nathan Detroit tries to balance his illegal dice games with his complicated relationship with nightclub performer Adelaide. Featuring iconic songs such as “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” and “A Bushel and a Peck,” Guys and Dolls explores themes of love, chance, faith, and finding unexpected connections in the most unlikely places.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
The Fall Musical is a MAINSTAGE production open to all PCHS students. This is a full musical production which means that all students must be able to act, sing, and dance based on the requirements of the show. Cuts may occur during auditions, and casting is based on acting skills, character fit, and the needs of the production.
AUDITIONS :
Monday August 31, 3:00-6:00pm - Wilson Auditorium (sign up in the google classroom)
Tuesday September 1, 3:00-6:00pm - Wilson Auditorium (sign up in the google classroom)
CALLBACKS :
Wednesday September 2, 3:00-6:00pm - Wilson Auditorium (callbacks will be decided upon by the directing team and emailed out the evening of Tuesday Sept 1).
TECH INTERVIEWS :
Thursday September 3, 3:00-6:00 pm - Paxton Room 7
Anyone interested in working backstage must complete an application in the google classroom and participate in an interview with the directing staff.
PIT BAND :
At PCHS, we are proud to feature our very own student musicians in the pit band for our musical productions. The pit band is a small, select group of musicians who collaborate with the cast and production team to bring the music to life. Students interested in being considered for a pit band opportunity should reach out to Dr. Bonsignore for more information.
REHEARSALS :
For students cast as actors, rehearsals will occur tentatively between Tuesday Sept 8 - Friday October 23 from 3:00-5:00pm and then Monday October 26 - Tuesday November 10 from 3:00-9:00pm for tech rehearsals. Students are only required to be at rehearsals where they are "called". If the student is cast in the show, they will recieve a detailed rehearsal schedule of who and what they will be rehearsing. All tech rehearsals and shows are required of all students participating in the production. Tech students & Pit Band students will also recieve a rehearsal schedule of when they will need to be at rehearsals.
POE! POE! POE!
Friday October 16, 7pm
Saturday October 17, 2pm
Fall One Act
Rating: PG-13
*Suggested ages 11+
Enter the mysterious and imaginative world of Edgar Allan Poe in Poe! Poe! Poe!, a theatrical exploration of the life and works of one of America’s most iconic writers. Through scenes inspired by Poe’s experiences, audiences discover the triumphs, tragedies, and personal struggles that shaped the author behind some of literature’s most haunting stories and poems. Featuring elements from Poe’s famous works, including tales of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural, this production brings his darkly beautiful imagination to the stage.
*Poe! Poe! Poe! is recommended for audiences ages 11 and older. This production explores the darker themes found in Edgar Allan Poe’s life and literature, including mystery, suspense, loss, grief, fear, and the supernatural. Audience members should be prepared for spooky imagery, eerie atmosphere, and moments of tension inspired by Poe’s gothic stories. While the production embraces the haunting imagination of Poe, it is a theatrical experience that celebrates storytelling, creativity, and the legacy of one of America’s most iconic writers.
*This production is performed by the advanced acting class, Pirate Performers. This is not a show open for auditions to the general PCHS student body; only students enrolled in Pirate Performers are eligible to audition. Auditions for class members will take place at the beginning of the school year during class time.
WINTER PRODUCTIONS
Peter & The Starcatcher
Wednesday February 17, 7pm
Thursday February 18, 7pm
Friday February 19, 7pm
Fall One Act
Rating: PG
*Suggested ages 5+
We are thrilled to open our new PCHS Black Box Theater Space with a timeless classic with a fun spin - Peter and the Starcatcher. This heartfelt and adventurous tale is all about community, pirates, storytelling, and the power of friendship, courage, and finding where you truly belong. Filled with imagination, humor, and heart, this production celebrates the magic of theatre and the stories that bring us together.
Before Wendy, before Neverland, and before he became the boy who never grew up, there was an adventure that changed Peter’s life forever. Peter and the Starcatcher is a thrilling and imaginative origin story that explores friendship, loyalty, courage, and the power of believing. Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, this swashbuckling theatrical adventure follows a young orphan, a fearless girl named Molly, a mysterious trunk of magical stardust, and a cast of unforgettable characters as they journey across the sea and discover the secrets that will shape the legend of Peter Pan. Filled with humor, heart, pirates, and inventive storytelling, Peter and the Starcatcher brings the magic of Neverland to life in a fresh and unexpected way.
This show is wonderful for the entire family, but please note that there are adventure themes, theatrical combat (with toilet plungers), and moments of suspense.
AUDITION INFORMATION :
The Winter Play is a MAINSTAGE production open to all PCHS students. This is a non-musical production but does have some singing & dancing. Cuts may occur during auditions, and casting is based on acting skills, character fit, and the needs of the production.
AUDITIONS :
Tuesday November 17, 3:00-6:00pm Wilson Auditorium (sign up in the google classroom)
CALLBACKS :
Wednesday November 18, 3:00-6:00pm - Wilson Auditorium (callbacks will be decided upon by the directing team and emailed out the evening of Tuesday November 17).
TECH INTERVIEWS :
Monday November 16, 3:00-6:00 pm - Paxton Room 7
Anyone interested in working backstage must complete an application in the google classroom and participate in an interview with the directing staff.
REHEARSALS :
For students cast as actors, rehearsals will occur tentatively between Monday November 23 - Friday January 29 from 3:00-5:00pm and then Monday February 1 - Tuesday February 9 from 3:00-9:00pm for tech rehearsals. Students are only required to be at rehearsals where they are "called". If the student is cast in the show, they will recieve a detailed rehearsal schedule of who and what they will be rehearsing. All tech rehearsals and shows are required of all students participating in the production.
Rehearsals for this show will occur in the new PCHS Black Box Theater Space.
Wednesday February 17, 7pm
Thursday February 18, 7pm
Friday February 19, 7pm
Fall One Act
Rating: PG
*Suggested ages 5+
We are thrilled to open our new PCHS Black Box Theater Space with a timeless classic with a fun spin - Peter and the Starcatcher. This heartfelt and adventurous tale is all about community, pirates, storytelling, and the power of friendship, courage, and finding where you truly belong. Filled with imagination, humor, and heart, this production celebrates the magic of theatre and the stories that bring us together.
Before Wendy, before Neverland, and before he became the boy who never grew up, there was an adventure that changed Peter’s life forever. Peter and the Starcatcher is a thrilling and imaginative origin story that explores friendship, loyalty, courage, and the power of believing. Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, this swashbuckling theatrical adventure follows a young orphan, a fearless girl named Molly, a mysterious trunk of magical stardust, and a cast of unforgettable characters as they journey across the sea and discover the secrets that will shape the legend of Peter Pan. Filled with humor, heart, pirates, and inventive storytelling, Peter and the Starcatcher brings the magic of Neverland to life in a fresh and unexpected way.
This show is wonderful for the entire family, but please note that there are adventure themes, theatrical combat (with toilet plungers), and moments of suspense.
AUDITION INFORMATION :
The Winter Play is a MAINSTAGE production open to all PCHS students. This is a non-musical production but does have some singing & dancing. Cuts may occur during auditions, and casting is based on acting skills, character fit, and the needs of the production.
AUDITIONS :
Tuesday November 17, 3:00-6:00pm Wilson Auditorium (sign up in the google classroom)
CALLBACKS :
Wednesday November 18, 3:00-6:00pm - Wilson Auditorium (callbacks will be decided upon by the directing team and emailed out the evening of Tuesday November 17).
TECH INTERVIEWS :
Monday November 16, 3:00-6:00 pm - Paxton Room 7
Anyone interested in working backstage must complete an application in the google classroom and participate in an interview with the directing staff.
REHEARSALS :
For students cast as actors, rehearsals will occur tentatively between Monday November 23 - Friday January 29 from 3:00-5:00pm and then Monday February 1 - Tuesday February 9 from 3:00-9:00pm for tech rehearsals. Students are only required to be at rehearsals where they are "called". If the student is cast in the show, they will recieve a detailed rehearsal schedule of who and what they will be rehearsing. All tech rehearsals and shows are required of all students participating in the production.
Rehearsals for this show will occur in the new PCHS Black Box Theater Space.
SPRING PRODUCTIONS
12 Angry Jurors
Wednesday April 14, 7pm
Thursday April 15, 7pm
Friday April 16, 7pm
Based on the classic play and film 12 Angry Men, 12 Angry Jurors brings this powerful story of justice, prejudice, and the importance of one voice to a modern audience with a diverse jury of both men and women. The play follows a jury tasked with deciding the fate of a young defendant accused of murder. As deliberations begin, what seems like a simple decision becomes a tense exploration of doubt, responsibility, personal bias, and the search for truth.
Through passionate debate and conflicting perspectives, the jurors must confront their own beliefs and assumptions while working toward a unanimous decision. This gripping courtroom drama challenges audiences to consider how communication, empathy, and critical thinking influence the pursuit of justice.
Recommended for ages 12+. Due to mature themes surrounding a serious criminal trial, this production explores the justice system, personal bias, prejudice, difficult decisions, and discussions of violence, responsibility, and morality.
AUDITION INFORMATION :
The Spring Play is a MAINSTAGE production open to all PCHS students. This is a non-musical production. Cuts may occur during auditions, and casting is based on acting skills, character fit, and the needs of the production.
AUDITIONS :
Tuesday February 23, 3:00-6:00pm Wilson Auditorium (sign up in the google classroom)
CALLBACKS :
Wednesday February 24, 3:00-6:00pm - Wilson Auditorium (callbacks will be decided upon by the directing team and emailed out the evening of Tuesday February 23).
TECH INTERVIEWS :
Thursday February 25, 3:00-6:00 pm - Paxton Room 7
Anyone interested in working backstage must complete an application in the google classroom and participate in an interview with the directing staff.
REHEARSALS :
For students cast as actors, rehearsals will occur tentatively between Monday March 1 - Friday Marhch 26 from 3:00-6:00 pm and then Monday April 5 - Tuesday April 13 from 3:00-9:00pm for tech rehearsals. Students are only required to be at rehearsals where they are "called". If the student is cast in the show, they will recieve a detailed rehearsal schedule of who and what they will be rehearsing. All tech rehearsals and shows are required of all students participating in the production.
Rehearsals for this show will occur in the new PCHS Black Box Theater Space and the Wilson Auditorium.
Wednesday April 14, 7pm
Thursday April 15, 7pm
Friday April 16, 7pm
Based on the classic play and film 12 Angry Men, 12 Angry Jurors brings this powerful story of justice, prejudice, and the importance of one voice to a modern audience with a diverse jury of both men and women. The play follows a jury tasked with deciding the fate of a young defendant accused of murder. As deliberations begin, what seems like a simple decision becomes a tense exploration of doubt, responsibility, personal bias, and the search for truth.
Through passionate debate and conflicting perspectives, the jurors must confront their own beliefs and assumptions while working toward a unanimous decision. This gripping courtroom drama challenges audiences to consider how communication, empathy, and critical thinking influence the pursuit of justice.
Recommended for ages 12+. Due to mature themes surrounding a serious criminal trial, this production explores the justice system, personal bias, prejudice, difficult decisions, and discussions of violence, responsibility, and morality.
AUDITION INFORMATION :
The Spring Play is a MAINSTAGE production open to all PCHS students. This is a non-musical production. Cuts may occur during auditions, and casting is based on acting skills, character fit, and the needs of the production.
AUDITIONS :
Tuesday February 23, 3:00-6:00pm Wilson Auditorium (sign up in the google classroom)
CALLBACKS :
Wednesday February 24, 3:00-6:00pm - Wilson Auditorium (callbacks will be decided upon by the directing team and emailed out the evening of Tuesday February 23).
TECH INTERVIEWS :
Thursday February 25, 3:00-6:00 pm - Paxton Room 7
Anyone interested in working backstage must complete an application in the google classroom and participate in an interview with the directing staff.
REHEARSALS :
For students cast as actors, rehearsals will occur tentatively between Monday March 1 - Friday Marhch 26 from 3:00-6:00 pm and then Monday April 5 - Tuesday April 13 from 3:00-9:00pm for tech rehearsals. Students are only required to be at rehearsals where they are "called". If the student is cast in the show, they will recieve a detailed rehearsal schedule of who and what they will be rehearsing. All tech rehearsals and shows are required of all students participating in the production.
Rehearsals for this show will occur in the new PCHS Black Box Theater Space and the Wilson Auditorium.
Spring Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA) Series
To celebrate the opening of the new PCHS Black Box Theatre, this year our Pirate Performers and Theatre Arts 2 students are excited to present two Children's Theatre productions for our community! These engaging shows run approximately 45–60 minutes with no intermission and are designed to entertain, educate, and inspire young audiences through meaningful stories and valuable life lessons.
Performed in our new Black Box Theatre, these productions offer a more intimate and imaginative theatrical experience than our large-scale musicals or plays while still showcasing all the magic of live theatre. We hope you'll join us as we launch this exciting new series of family-friendly performances!
Performed in our new Black Box Theatre, these productions offer a more intimate and imaginative theatrical experience than our large-scale musicals or plays while still showcasing all the magic of live theatre. We hope you'll join us as we launch this exciting new series of family-friendly performances!
The Rainbow Fish
Saturday May 1, 2:00pm Dive beneath the waves in The Rainbow Fish, a heartwarming adventure based on the beloved children's book by Marcus Pfister. Follow the beautiful Rainbow Fish as they discover that true happiness comes not from being the most dazzling fish in the sea, but from sharing, kindness, and friendship. Filled with colorful characters, music, and fun, this charming production is perfect for audiences of all ages. Recommended for ages 3+. This production is designed especially for young audiences and features a gentle story, colorful characters, positive messages, and a runtime of approximately 45 minutes with no intermission. |
James & The Giant Peach
Saturday May 1, 4pm Based on Roald Dahl's beloved novel, James and the Giant Peach is a whimsical adventure about a young boy who discovers friendship, courage, and the importance of believing in himself. After escaping his miserable life, James embarks on an unforgettable journey aboard a magical giant peach alongside a group of extraordinary insect friends. Together, they face exciting challenges, discover the meaning of family, and prove that even the smallest among us can accomplish great things. Recommended for ages 5+. This family-friendly adventure is perfect for children and adults alike, featuring imaginative storytelling, larger-than-life characters, and positive themes of friendship, resilience, and hope. Some scenes include larger-than-life insects, fantasy elements, and mild moments of suspense. |
Competition Pieces
Each year, our Pirate Performers and Theatre Arts 2 classes compete in the MSHSAA Readers Theatre and One-Act Play competitions. While these performances are adjudicated competitions and not open to the general public, we are proud to present a free Competition Preview Performance for family, friends, and our community before we travel to districts. Stay tuned for the date, which will be announced during the spring season! These competitions provide students with the opportunity to perform at the district level and, with a qualifying performance, advance to the state championships.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Readers Theatre Theatre Arts 2 Based on the beloved novel by Kate DiCamillo, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is a touching story about love, loss, transformation, and the power of connection. Edward Tulane is a beautifully crafted toy rabbit who believes he is far too important to care about anyone but himself. When he is separated from the little girl who loves him, Edward begins an extraordinary journey through the lives of many different people, each teaching him valuable lessons about compassion, friendship, and what it truly means to love. Filled with heart, imagination, and moments of both joy and reflection, this theatrical adaptation reminds audiences that even the smallest acts of kindness can create a lasting impact. |
Eurydice
One Act Pirate Performers Written by Sarah Ruhl, Eurydice reimagines the classic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice from Eurydice’s perspective. After a tragic accident, Eurydice finds herself in the Underworld, where she must navigate memories of her past, her relationship with her father, and the impossible choices between love and loss. Through poetic storytelling, imaginative characters, and a dreamlike world, the play explores themes of identity, grief, memory, and the enduring power of love. With its creative theatrical style and emotional depth, Eurydice invites audiences to experience a familiar myth in a completely new way. |
