Students work to support theater in school

Students who are part of the drama club at Pope High School are working hard to convince administration to reconsider including a drama program in school. Currently there is only an after school program, directors are hired or the students direct. It is a pretty good program considering it is primarily student run, but they are unable to compete with schools who not only have acting classes, but dance, costuming, and backstage/tech amongst others. Students who are able to get training and coaching in school are far more likely to obtain scholarships and win competitions.

An in-school acting class could also help those students who don't necessarily want to be in a show, but could benefit from the skills learned in such a class.

The students put together a petition to garner support - you can view it here, and support it!

https://www.change.org/p/pope-...

And if you'd like to see the results of hard work, go see the spring musical The Drowsy Chaperone at Pope March 9-12 www.popetheater.org