SCHOOL-WIDE SPRING MUSICALS

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The Highlands Spring Musicals are a highlight of the school year, showcasing the talent of students from Lower School through High School seniors. These exceptional productions consistently captivate enthusiastic audiences, with excitement building throughout the rehearsal process and culminating in three unforgettable performances.

This year, we are excited to present Disney’s Descendants. Previous productions have included:

• 2023: Finding Nemo

• 2022: Cinderella

• 2021: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

• 2020: The Wizard of Oz

• 2019: Little Women

• 2018: The Sound of Music

• 2017: The Little Mermaid

• 2016: Anne of Green Gables, The Musical

FALL PLAYS

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Recently, after performing The Other Room as the HCA fall play, the Theater Department's High School Thespian Troupe 7217 presented The Other Room at the District Festival, earning Superior ratings. This outstanding achievement earned them one of only two spots to represent the district at the prestigious Florida State Thespian Festival, where the troupe once again received straight Superior ratings—a remarkable milestone for Highlands!

In addition to The Other Room, our fall plays and One-Acts have included an impressive array of productions, such as:

• My Brother’s Gift

• Ten Worst Breakups of All Time

• Alice and Dorothy

• Finders Creepers

• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

• Driving Miss Daisy

• Hamlet, Zombie Killer of Denmark

• The Empty Chair

• The Cop and the Anthem

• The Open Window

Middle School Theatre & Thespians

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The Highlands Middle School Theatre program continues to thrive, with this year marking the performance of our sixth musical, Alice in Wonderland, Jr., — a true crowd-pleaser! Other beloved productions include:

• Willy Wonka, Jr.

• Honk, Jr.

• Seussical, Jr.

• Alice @ Wonderland

• Frozen, Jr.

• The Lion King, Jr.

In addition to our musical productions, our Middle School Thespians compete annually at both the district and state levels. Many students have earned top honors in categories including monologue, pantomime, and solo musical performances. We are incredibly proud of our Jr. Thespians, who consistently shine on stage!

High School Theatre & Thespians

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For over 15 years, Highlands High School theatre students have proudly participated in the Thespian Society, earning numerous superior ratings, top honors, all-star cast selections, and honorable mentions. Our students thrive in preparing for the district festival with our captivating One Act performances, as well as competing individually in the prestigious Thespys.

Each year, we also join thousands of talented students at the world’s largest Thespian Festival in Tampa, Florida. We’re proud to celebrate the many students who have earned medals and recognition for their outstanding achievements in the arts!