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

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:

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

Information about purchasing tickets for the 2024-25 Middle School Musical will be shared in NewsViews soon. Tickets will be available for purchase online several weeks before performance weekend

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

Information about this year’s Gift Bag Fundraiser will be available soon.

Shrek JR.
Shrek JR.
Mary Poppins JR.
Beauty and the Beast JR.
Beauty and the Beast JR.
The Little Mermaid JR.