Theater at Bishop's
Middle School
The middle school theater emphasis is on the students’ creative explorations. Students especially interested in drama can supplement their class theatre studies with participation in the after-school drama program.
Upper School
The upper school theater program has a three-fold mission:
Advanced students with career interest in performance are given the tools necessary for further study in a conservatory program at the college level. Interested students should look at the Acting Workshop or Advanced Theater Production course description for more information on this part of the program. A variety of semester classes give all students the opportunity for creative explorations in theatre. Auditions and rehearsals for our main stage season are open to the entire upper school.
Advanced students with career interest in performance are given the tools necessary for further study in a conservatory program at the college level. Interested students should look at the Acting Workshop or Advanced Theater Production course description for more information on this part of the program. A variety of semester classes give all students the opportunity for creative explorations in theatre. Auditions and rehearsals for our main stage season are open to the entire upper school.
Smaller productions, with greater flexibility in schedule demands, are often part of our season as well, allowing even busy students the chance to experience theatre. Bishop’s is part of the National Comedy Sports High School Improvisation League; any interested student with time to rehearse for 45 minutes a week can join the Improvisation Team.
Our third mission is to provide our School audience with a wide range of theatrical experiences. Over a four-year cycle, our balanced season includes: two musicals, two Shakespearean productions, comedy sports and a variety of plays ranging from classic to contemporary, comedy to drama, standard repertoire to new plays premiering at our School. Performances happen both in the evening and during the school day as part of the all-school enrichment program.
THE BISHOP’S SCHOOL 7607 La Jolla Boulevard La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-4021
The Bishop’s School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory day school for students in grades six through twelve who live throughout San Diego County. Founded in 1909, the School is affiliated with the Episcopal church.
