West Chester, PA (March 5, 2024) – In recognition of Theater in our Schools Month, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is highlighting student performances and productions at schools across Chester County this spring.
“Theater is a great avenue for our students to express their creativity and artistic talents while learning the importance of collaboration with their fellow performers,” said Comitta, who serves on the Senate Education Committee. “There are some incredible productions being held in our community throughout the spring and I encourage you to support our students by attending a performance at your local school.”
The schedule is as follows:
Avon Grove High School: Mean Girls
April 11 – 13
Center for Performing and Fine Arts: Amélie
March 13 – 17
Coatesville High School: Shrek the Musical
March 7 – 8
Collegium Charter School: The Addams Family
March 21 – 23
Conestoga High School: The Little Mermaid
February 28 – March 2
Devon Preparatory School: The SpongeBob Musical
March 7 – 8
Downingtown East High School: Mean Girls
April 11 – 14
Downingtown West High School: Grease
April 4 – 7
Great Valley High School: Mean Girls
April 11 – 13
B. Reed Henderson High School: Hello, Dolly!
March 14 – 17
Malvern Preparatory School: Children of Eden
March 1 – 2 and March 8 – 9
Octorara High School: Annie the Musical
February 29 – March 2
Oxford High School: The Wizard of Oz
March 7– 9
Unionville High School: The Little Mermaid
March 14 – 16
Villa Maria Academy High School: The Sound of Music
May 17 – 19
West Chester East High School: The Addams Family
February 29 – March 2
West Chester Rustin High School: Rent
February 29 – March 2
Studies show that student participation in theater or drama education can lead to stronger academic achievement, higher test scores, improved reading comprehension, stronger attendance rates, fewer dropouts, and improved self-esteem, peer relations, and empathy for others.
This session, Comitta is again introducing a Senate Resolution recognizing March as “Theater in Our Schools Month,” “Music in Our Schools Month,” “Dance in Our Schools Month,” and “Youth Art Month” in Pennsylvania.