About
From theatre productions to clubs and societies, Wootton Arts offers opportunities for everyone. You do not have to be taking an art class to be involved, these after-school activities are for anyone who is interested in expanding their arts education outside of school. While some of these experiences are very time consuming, such as acting in a theatre production, others are much less involving and only require weekly or biweekly meetings. If you have any questions about how you can be involved in the extracurricular activities at Wootton, feel free to visit our connect page where you can email the activity sponsor. If you have any other questions, feel free to email the Art Department resource teacher, Stephanie Labbe.
Theatre Productions
General Information
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Wootton is celebrated in the community for the theatrical productions that are produced three times a year. There is high participation from the students and many of the musical productions have received Cappie awards and nominations. Our current season includes High School Musical: One Act Edition, She Kills Monsters, a student-directed One Act Play Festival and Freaky Friday the musical.
Ways to get involved Students can be involved in all aspects of the production, including: Acting, Singing, Dancing, Playing an Instrument, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Stage Crew (Involving Set Construction and Running Crew), Student Assistants, Costuming, and much more. |
Photo From Peter and the Starcatcher (2018)
Taken By Christin Boggs Peyper
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Virtual Showing March 5th 7:00pm
Talk back with cast and crew afterwards. |
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2015-2016 SeasonEdges, The Laramie Project, Legally Blonde
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2020-2021 Staff
Drama Director—Dr. Julian Lazarus, Theatre/English Teacher, Julian_E_Lazarus@mcpsmd.org
Music Director—Keith Schwartz, Choral Music Teacher, Keith_A_Schwartz@mcpsmd.org
Conductor—Carolyn Herman, Instrumental Music Teacher, Carolyn_M_Herman@mcpsmd.org
Stage Crew Sponsor—Mr. Michael Anthony Williams
Arts Department Chairperson—Stephanie Labbe, Photography and Art Teacher, Stephanie_C_Labbe@mcpsmd.org
Drama Director—Dr. Julian Lazarus, Theatre/English Teacher, Julian_E_Lazarus@mcpsmd.org
Music Director—Keith Schwartz, Choral Music Teacher, Keith_A_Schwartz@mcpsmd.org
Conductor—Carolyn Herman, Instrumental Music Teacher, Carolyn_M_Herman@mcpsmd.org
Stage Crew Sponsor—Mr. Michael Anthony Williams
Arts Department Chairperson—Stephanie Labbe, Photography and Art Teacher, Stephanie_C_Labbe@mcpsmd.org
Clubs
Drama Club
Drama Club participates in the International Thespian Society, an organization which rewards individual effort in theatre by a point system and a logo on their graduation certificate. Our school is a member (Troupe 335) with some some students receiving honor thespian status.
2020-2021: Drama Club will begin meeting virtually starting mid September. Current club officers are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Lazarus and introduce themselves. julian_e_lazarus@mcpsmd.org.
2019-2020: Drama Club Officers are President Olivia Speck, Co-Vice-Presidents Ameya Deshmukh and Jordan Rosenzweig, Treasurer Aidan Wilbur, Secretary Vishrut Shukla and Clerk/Historian Andrew Firestone
Meetings are held every two weeks on Thursday at lunch in Room 130. Everyone is welcome at Drama Club. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 3.
Wootton also is proud to have a nine-member Cappie Critics team. This year's lead critic is Claire Throckmorton.
Sponsor: Julian Lazarus
Drama Club participates in the International Thespian Society, an organization which rewards individual effort in theatre by a point system and a logo on their graduation certificate. Our school is a member (Troupe 335) with some some students receiving honor thespian status.
2020-2021: Drama Club will begin meeting virtually starting mid September. Current club officers are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Lazarus and introduce themselves. julian_e_lazarus@mcpsmd.org.
2019-2020: Drama Club Officers are President Olivia Speck, Co-Vice-Presidents Ameya Deshmukh and Jordan Rosenzweig, Treasurer Aidan Wilbur, Secretary Vishrut Shukla and Clerk/Historian Andrew Firestone
Meetings are held every two weeks on Thursday at lunch in Room 130. Everyone is welcome at Drama Club. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 3.
Wootton also is proud to have a nine-member Cappie Critics team. This year's lead critic is Claire Throckmorton.
Sponsor: Julian Lazarus
Fashion Club
Sponsor: Melinda Pierce
Sponsor: Melinda Pierce
TV/Film Club
We pursue excellence in the field of film and television production providing Wootton students with unique oppurtunities to access the tools necessary to produce projects using the medium of film. Please come and join us! We meet once a week in the TV Studio.
Sponsor: Kenny Jacobs
We pursue excellence in the field of film and television production providing Wootton students with unique oppurtunities to access the tools necessary to produce projects using the medium of film. Please come and join us! We meet once a week in the TV Studio.
Sponsor: Kenny Jacobs
Wootton Patriot Players is proud to host our Improv Team! This group of students meet to practice Improv skills, have fun, and build confidence. The Improv Team will host shows throughout the school year. If you are interested in participating, email Dr. Lazarus at julian_e_lazarus@mcpsmd.org
Societies
National Art Honors Society
Students paint portraits of children from other countries (Memory Project), make cards for sick children at Children’s Hospital, visit nursing homes and paint mini canvases to sell at the Festival of the Arts. Interest in Art is required!
E-mail: woottonnahs@gmail.com
Sponsor: Quan Duong and Jessica Coleman
Students paint portraits of children from other countries (Memory Project), make cards for sick children at Children’s Hospital, visit nursing homes and paint mini canvases to sell at the Festival of the Arts. Interest in Art is required!
E-mail: woottonnahs@gmail.com
Sponsor: Quan Duong and Jessica Coleman
The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the honor society for middle and secondary school theatre students. Membership is granted for the performance of meritorious work in theatre arts that meets the Society’s general guidelines. High school student induction eligibility requirements and procedures are detailed in the Thespian Troupe Handbook. Inductions are handled annually at the Performing Arts Banquet in May. Applications are generally available in March or April through Drama Club.
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WHY TRI-M?
In a phrase, perform, lead, and serve.
A Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter opens up a world of opportunities for students who have already shown themselves to be academically capable and musically gifted. Through performance and community service, they’ll develop confidence, creativity, critical thinking, compassion, and a host of other leadership skills sure to serve them well in school and beyond.
In a phrase, perform, lead, and serve.
A Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter opens up a world of opportunities for students who have already shown themselves to be academically capable and musically gifted. Through performance and community service, they’ll develop confidence, creativity, critical thinking, compassion, and a host of other leadership skills sure to serve them well in school and beyond.