Drama
Drama
Welcome to the Black Box!
JESUIT DRAMA is a co-educational, co-curricular program of Jesuit High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Department. It is staffed by over a dozen trained and degreed theater professionals and teaching-artists (many of whom are alums of the program) and is supported by the generosity of past and current donors (Drama Patrons) who believe in our mission of student-centered, process-oriented theater in the Ignatian tradition. This decades-long support has made the Black Box a vibrant, technologically advanced, and creative space which has produced well-known and original plays and musicals for the past 59 years. Many of our students have gone on to Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and regionally-nominated work in the arts.
Jesuit Drama students come together and work according to five core values:
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Service
Our program produces at least three shows a year: a fall play, a winter musical, and a spring touring-show, and there are several opportunities for our many talented students to participate both on and off stage.
We look forward to seeing you in the Black Box!
No experience necessary. All are welcome!
Drama Tickets
Tickets & Show Information
Tickets for Jesuit Drama’s productions become available on this page a few weeks prior to opening night. Don’t miss out on unforgettable shows that are brought to life by our talented students
Info Meetings & Auditions
Jesuit Drama hosts an Info Meeting before every production begins. It’s a chance for any and all who are interested in working on and off stage to “come find out what the show’s about.” We’ll announce the show, talk about auditions, explain how to sign up for tech, give you a handout with everything you might need to know about joining us, and provide time to answer any questions that you might have.
All are welcome!
Tech Crew
Students interested in working in production should attend the Info Meetings to find out about the several tech opportunities that range from stage management, design internships, production run crew, and all the various departments such as construction, costuming, digital-design, film, house management, lighting, and sound.
During production, Jesuit Drama students collaborate with and are instructed by dedicated, professional theater artists, designers and technicians.
No experience necessary. All are welcome!
Productions
With a Focus on Original Works…
“In addition to producing contemporary and classic plays and
musicals, Jesuit Drama is committed to creating new works in
collaboration with our students, frequently focusing on ideas and
issues that revolve around social justice.”
—Ed Trafton ’84, Artistic Director
Beyond the Black Box
“Your greatness is not what you have. It’s what you share…”
Beyond the Black Box is the outreach program of Jesuit Drama that gives cast and crew members the chance to share their gifts and provide service and support to the larger community.
Alumni in the Arts
Jesuit Drama is proud of all of its alumni! Please drop us a note and tell us what you’re up to…on or off stage.