St. John School has a lively drama program for students in middle school. From acting, lighting, sound production, costume, stage design and stage screw, students in grades 6, 7 and 8 can explore their dramatic creativity, which culminates in the spring Middle School Musical. For questions regarding the Drama program contact Director Kari Aguila at kaguila@st-johnschool.org.
Past Productions:
| 2024 – Frozen, Jr. | 2020 – Beauty and the Beast, Jr. |
| 2023 – Shrek, Jr. | 2019 – Peter Pan, Jr. |
| 2022 – Mary Poppins, Jr. | 2018 – Once Upon a Mattress, Jr. |
| 2021 – The Little Mermaid, Jr. | 2017 – Alice in Wonderland, Jr. |
middle school musical 2024-25
Director’s message
Thank you for thinking about the Middle School Musical. It’s a massive undertaking that requires a huge time commitment from both students and parents. But truly, there is nothing like it. Middle school students work together and create this amazing, ephemeral thing that sparkles with life.
Middle schoolers are at the precipice of young adulthood, and for most of them, this is the last time they will get to play dress-up and sing together on stage. If your student is nervous and not sure they can do it, encourage them to try. We hold them up and support them, and they will always remember that time they were a spoon in the middle school musical. We are excited to share performance dates with you. Detailed information about the Middle School Musical can be found here.
Performances
- Thursday, March 13, 1:30pm: Full dress performance for students during the school day. This is only for students.
- Friday, March 14, 7pm: Cast and Crews will need to be at Egan at 5pm.
- Saturday, March 15, 7pm: Cast and Crews will need to be at Egan at 5pm.
- Sunday, March 16, 2pm: Cast and Crews will need to be Egan at Noon.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances will be ticketed events. Tickets will be available for purchase online several weeks before performance weekend.
Required Information Zoom Meeting, November 4, 2024, 7pm: Students interested in the Middle School Musical, along with their parents/guardians, must attend the MSM Informational Zoom Meeting. The director will go over expectations and requirements and answer your questions. Details will be announced in NewsViews.
cast and crew information
Detailed information, including rehearsal schedules for both cast and crew can be found in the Middle School Musical Info 2024-25 document here. Answers to most of your questions can be found in this document. Families are expected to read the document to understand the expectations, guidelines and rules for students who wish to participate in the Middle School Musical. Key dates can be found below:
Required Information Zoom Meeting, November 4, 2024, 7pm: Students interested in the Middle School Musical, along with their parents/guardians, must attend the MSM Informational Zoom Meeting. The director will go over expectations and requirements and answer your questions. Details:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89753050076?pwd=5x79WdnGbuDWFqbUYYwmQlJacZ0CH2.1
- Meeting ID: 897 5305 0076
- Passcode: 378497
Permission Form and Registration Fee: Permission/Registration form will be available November 4, after the Information Zoom Meeting. The Permission/Registration form, including the fee, must be submitted by November 26 in order to secure an audition. All who audition will be given a part.
CAST INFORMATION
Cast Member Auditions, December 3 and 4, 2024, Egan Hall, 3-5pm: See the MSM Info document for detailed information about preparing for auditions. Mandatory Attendance Both Days.
Friday Evening, December 6, 2024: Cast list will be announced via email. See the MSM Info document for detailed information about the casting process.
Read Throughs, December 10 and 11, 2024, Egan Hall, 3-5pm: During the read-throughs, we read through the whole show in character. Scripts will be given out. Mandatory Attendance Both Days.
Christmas Holidays: Do your best to learn your lines and songs. You will be given an email link with all the songs. Learning your lines early is incredibly helpful.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals are every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3-5pm every day school is in session from January 6-March 13, 2025. See the MSM Info document for detailed information about rehearsal requirements.
CREW MEMBERS
There are six different Crew teams: Sound, Lights, Sets/Props, Costumes, Hair/Makeup, Floaters, with different levels of time commitment based on the Parent Team Lead availability. Detailed information about the responsibilities and schedule for each Crew Team can be found in the MSM Info document.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
We need parent helpers desperately! If you are able to sew, craft, build, construct or engineer, the musical needs you. Costumes, lights, sound, props and sets must be built, and parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, neighbors and friends from any grade are encouraged to lend a hand. Email Kari Aguila at kaguila@st-johnschool.org to volunteer! *You do not have to have a student in middle school to volunteer.*
REGISTRATION
Registration for the Middle School Musical 2024 will open on November 4, 2024, at the conclusion of the MSM Information Zoom Meeting. Register here.
purchase show tickets
The ticket portal is open! Shows tend to sell out, so buy your tickets now! Tickets will NOT be available for purchase at the door, so buy your tickets now! If shows do not sell out, the deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, March 12. Please note: ticket purchases are non-refundable.
Performances
- Friday, March 14, 7pm: Cast and Crews will need to be at Egan at 5pm.
- Saturday, March 15, 7pm: Cast and Crews will need to be at Egan at 5pm.
- Sunday, March 16, 2pm: Cast and Crews will need to be Egan at Noon.
gift bag fundraiser
IBack by popular demand, Middle School Musical gift bags are available for purchase! The Annie-themed gift bags are full of treats, toys and fun! Purchased gift bags will be ready for pick up in Egan Hall when you check in for the show. Supplies are limited. Proceeds support St. John Drama; thank you for your support! Order your gift bags here.
sponsorship
St. John Middle School will present “Annie Jr.” on March 14-16, 2025. Be an extra special part of this classic show by being one of our sponsors!
Help the Drama Program purchase new sound equipment. After decades of cobbled-together wires, microphones, and speakers, we hope to streamline and strengthen the sound system in Egan Hall. Equipment will also be available to use during school concerts, spelling bees, graduation, and special events. Your sponsorship is a win-win for all of us!
Front row tickets, your name on the playbill and poster, gift bags – see what benefits each level includes below. The deadline to submit sponsorship is February 23, 2025.
Ready to be a sponsor? Link here for the registration page. Thank you for your support!
| Sponsorship Level | Benefits |
| Concession Stand Sponsor $1,000 (1 available) | —You provide a company banner, and we will hang it proudly behind the hottest spot during intermission! Feel free to help pass out snacks to hundreds of happy families, or just sit back and watch the sugar mania from the sidelines. —Full-page ad in the playbill given to over 600 people attending the performances (can include your company name and/or any congratulations or affirmations for members of the cast or crew). —Your company or family name/logo in large font on the poster behind the ticket counter. —4 FRONT ROW tickets to one performance of your choice —One beautiful hand-made Annie-themed Gift Bag to be picked up at the performance —A personal shout-out from the director before each performance |
| Patron Level $500 | —Half-page ad in the playbill given to over 600 people attending the performances (can include your company name and/or any congratulations or affirmations for members of the cast or crew) —Your company or family name/logo in large font on the poster behind the ticket counter —4 FRONT ROW tickets to one performance of your choice —One beautiful hand-made Annie-themed Gift Bag to be picked up at the performance —A personal thank you from the director before every performance |
| Advocate Level $250 | —1/3 page ad in the playbill given to over 600 people attending the performances (can include your company name and/or any congratulations or affirmations for members of the cast or crew) —Your company or family name in regular font on the poster behind the ticket counter —4 free tickets to one performance of your choice |
| “Break a Leg” Level $35 | —Give a shout out to your student for all their hard work in the musical! At this level, you’ll get 200 characters printed in the official playbill, which will be given out to over 600 people during performances. Give your student a keepsake and help the show at the same time. |
Ready to be a sponsor? Link here for the registration page. Thank you for your support!
