Drama Productions

Overview

Productions

With a Focus on Original Works…

“In addition to producing contemporary and classic plays and musicals, Jesuit Drama is committed to creating new works in collaboration with our students, frequently focusing on ideas and issues that revolve around social justice.”
—Ed Trafton ’84, Artistic Director

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The Odyssey: By Thespis and the Peloponnesian Midwest Regional Third Place Chorus (2024)

A comedy by Will Averill that describes the birth of theater while acting out The Odyssey!

Photography by Mike Yee.

Check out “Behind the Black Box,” a photography collection by Cole Arnold ’25 that showcases the behind the scenes work that goes into supporting our production. 

Access our digital program by opening this file: Digital Program for The Odyssey.

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M.P.L.S. (My Pandemic Love Story) (2023)

An original, student-written performance-piece written and performed by the company about their personal experiences during the pandemic

Photography by Scott Tooley ‘18.

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023)

The classic fairy-tale musical performed by the “students” of O.R.L.S. (Our Lady of the Reluctant Supplication School for Boys & Girls)

Jesuit Drama’s 2023 Spring Musical

Photography by Scott Tooley

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2021 Spring Musical
20/21 Season “Outside the Box”
"The Show Must Go On!"

2021 Spring Musical | 20/21 Season “Outside the Box”

Our 2021 Spring Musical, “The Show Must Go On,” is a musical about how to put on a performance during a pandemic. The show features both classic and contemporary, musical theater show tunes, behind-the-scenes moments from the students and staff of Jesuit Drama, several special guests…and some wonderful surprises! 

“The Show Must Go On!” is thirty-five minutes long and is recommended for audiences of all ages.

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Show. (And Tell.)
Items from the Museum of Lost Things

Show. (And Tell.): Items from the Museum of Lost Things.

Dramaturgy & Film Supervision by Ms. Joanna Glum

Production Stage Management by Demitri Kritsepis

Managing Direction by Ms. Rachel Malin

Concept, Text Supervision & Direction by Mr. Ed Trafton

A creative, online production

 

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2020 Fall Play
20/21 Season “Outside the Box”
An Original Work: Show. (And Tell.)
Items from the Museum of Lost Things

2020 Fall Play | 20/21 Season “Outside the Box”

Please join us here for our original, student-written/student-filmed 2020 Fall Play.  Just click on the link to see the performance.

 

Show. (And Tell.) | Items from the Museum of Lost Things

an Outside the Box film

Duration:  One hour and fifteen minutes, with one five-minute intermission.

This production is recommended for junior-high-age viewers and above.

To find out about our 2020 Fall Play Beyond the Black Box project, click here.

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we need some light (2019)

2019 Spring Musical (Original Premiere)

A musical performance-piece about mental health

Photography by Scott Tooley ‘18

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Willy Wonka (2018)

Jesuit Drama 2018 Spring Musical

Music & Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley; Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse & Tim McDonald; Based on the book CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Roald Dahl

Photography by Scott Tooley

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Spamalot (2017)

Jesuit Drama 2017 Spring Musical

Book by Eric Idle and Music & Lyrics by Eric Idle & John DuPrez

Photography by Carson Black

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Xanadu (2016)

Jesuit Drama 2016 Spring Musical

Book by Douglas Carter Beane and Music & Lyrics by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar

Photography by Carson Black