Tri-School Theatre was born out of a vision to create a theatre arts training program for students attending the three Catholic, single-sex high schools in North Orange County: Cornelia Connelly School and Servite High School in Anaheim, and Rosary High School in Fullerton. Since its inception in 1988, the program has grown into a four-year Performing Arts Conservatory which now includes training in Musical Theatre, Acting, Movement, Shakespeare, Improvisation, Technical Theatre, Playwriting, and an Individualized Mentorship Program. A Charter was developed in 1994 formally establishing the Tri-School Theatre Program into the curriculum of each of the three participating schools. The Conservatory operates out of the 980 seat, fully-equipped Servite Theatre.

Tri-School Theatre maintains an active membership in the International Thespian Honor Society and attends the California State Festival each year. Over the years, Tri-School Theatre students have been awarded substantial scholarships from the California State Thespian Organization for college and summer theatre programs.

Tri-School Theatre Friday Classes
Winter and Spring Classes open for registration online at http://www.trischool.org/   

Productions: There will be three productions during the 2009-2010 school year - a fall drama, a traveling winter show, and a December musical.                                                       

2009-2010 Tri-School Theatre Season
                   
CURTAINS
Set in 1959 in Boston's Colonial Theatre, this endearing musical comedy whodunit is reminiscent of 1950s murder-myster plots.
 Performance Dates:
Thursday, April 29 (7 p.m.)
Friday, April 30 (8 p.m.)
Saturday, May 1 (8 p.m.)
Sunday, May 2 (2 p.m.)
All performances at 1952 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801
Tickets on sale at http://www.trischool.org
Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students/children

A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
Based on Agatha Christie's extremely successful 1950 novel with a cast of characters who aren't quite whom they say they are. 
 Performance Dates:
Thursday, February 4 (7 p.m.)
Friday, February 5 (8 p.m.)
Saturday, February 6 (2 and 8 p.m.)
All performances at 1952 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801

G.I. JUKEBOX: A Stage Door Canteen
Presented through special arrangement with Select Entertainment Productions. Musical direction by Anne Vandenberg. Produced by Julie Castelaz
Audition Information:
Auditions: Thursday, Oct. 1 (3:30-9 p.m.) 
Performance Dates:
 Saturday, Dec. 12 (8 p.m.)
Sunday, Dec. 13, (2 p.m.)
Tickets on sale Nov. 2.

ROMEO & JULIET
Audition Information:
Auditions:  Monday, Sept. 14 (3:30- 10 p.m.) 
Prepare: 1-minute monologue. Bring completed, signed paperwork and professional dress.
  Invitational Callbacks:  Tuesday, September 15th from 3:30-10 p.m.
 Performance Dates:
Thursday, Nov. 12 (7 p.m.)
Friday, Nov. 13 (8 p.m.)
Saturday, Nov. 14 (8 p.m.)
Sunday, Nov. 15 (2 p.m.)
Tickets on sale Sept. 1.

CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE
This production, directed by Leean Gill, will be a traveling production. The tour includes several community centers, as well as at fundraising venues. The production premieres on Oct. 30 at the Fall Showcase, and will end in December.
Audition Information:
Auditions: Saturday, Sept. 5, (4 p.m.)
Prepare: 16 bars of music, conflict sheet, contract

Comedy Sportz:
Have you ever seen the show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Well you'll be learning how to play improv games like those, and competing against other 'athletes' in matches, which are performances. The matches are refereed and the audience decides who wins. It's not actually competitive: we don't keep track of who wins or loses, and we switch the teams often.
This is open to anyone who wants to give it a shot: athletes, actors, etc! The greatest thing about Comedy Sportz is that YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE FUNNY. You just have to be positive, enthusiastic, and willing to have a good time. We'll teach you the rest.

Cappies Critics Program:
Be part of the theater critic team! See and review shows from Orange County high schools! Vote on performance and technical awards for students! Attend a formal awards ceremony like the Tonys! Meet students from other high schools! Be eligible to win awards for writing!

Two reviews for each show are published on the Orange County Register website and in local papers, like the Anaheim Bulletin and Fullerton Tribune.
Apply to be a part of the Cappies critic team for Tri-School Theatre! Between 6 and 9 students will be accepted as team members.

This is open to students who:

• Are strong writers who can meet deadlines

• Want to learn how to write professional reviews

• Enjoy theatre and have a good understanding of productions

• Are willing to attend 5 or more shows at other high schools              

Contact information:
1952 W. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
Phone:   (714) 774-7575
Fax:   (714) 774-1404
trischooltheatre@servitehs.org

Box Office:                                          Ext. 1155
Hillary Pearson, Executive Director       Ext. 1158
Julia Castelaz, Managing Director        Ext. 1155
Scott Kahler, Technical Director            Ext. 1172
Robby Robertson, Theatre Manager    Ext. 1129
Stephanie Makhlouf, Admin Asst          Ext. 1155

                                       

Visit the Tri-School Theatre Web Site

Staff:
Executive Director: Hillary Pearson 714-774-7575 x1158 hpearson@servitehs.org
Managing Director: Julia Castelaz 714-774-7575 x1155 jcastelaz@servitehs.org
Director of Alumni Relations and Community Outreach: Kristen Nash 714-774-7575 x1155
trischooltheatrealumni@yahoo.com; knash@servitehs.org
Technical Director: Scott Kahler 714-774-7575 x1127 skahler@servitehs.org