Drama

Auditions for our fall plays are in early September and are open to all of SPHS.

This fall, SPHS Drama is taking on pieces created by smart, irreverent people who challenge the status quo. We will present two shows that push the boundaries of traditional theater.

Our first act Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind ran 50 weeks a year for 28 years in Chicago. This underground institution is a wild hour of theater where the audience selects the order of the plays in real time and no two shows are ever the same. In this fast-paced and unpredictable show,  the SPHS cast navigates a whirlwind of comedic, tragic, and abstract vignettes in a race against the clock to try to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes.

Following intermission, the tone shifts with Gone Missing, a frequently funny, but deeply moving musical created from real-life interviews by the acclaimed investigative-theater company, The Civilians. The play explores the nature of loss through a collection of stories about things gone missing. From a lost shoe to a misplaced memory to a romantic relationship, these personal accounts are woven together with a beautiful and eclectic musical score.

“This double-bill is a fantastic showcase for an incredibly versatile and talented group of students,” said Nick Hoffa, SPHS Drama Director. “They are embracing the chaos and improvisation of Too Much Light while also delving into the authentic, heartfelt storytelling of Gone Missing. They are doing this while showing off their singing, instrumental playing, improvisational skills, and ability to connect to deeply dramatic scenes. It’s a powerful pairing that asks big questions about what we value and what we’ve lost. We are so excited to share this bold night of theater with the community.”

Cast List