Drama
The Butler Drama Department produces two shows each school year, a fall play and a spring musical. High school drama is a club that provides students with a platform to showcase their creative talents and hone their acting skills. The club is open to all Butler students who have an interest in performing arts, regardless of their level of experience. The drama department produces two shows each year, a fall play and a spring musical. Students are encouraged to become involved whether they aim to develop their performance skills or choose to learn the technical aspects of running a show backstage, there is a role for everyone!
Drama Director: Susan Robert
The Butler Drama Department Presents...
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Broadway Version)
Performance Dates:
April 24 at 7:00 PM
April 25 at 7:00 PM
April 26 at 3:00 PM
Location:
Butler Performing Arts Theater
Tickets:
Tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for students.
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Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
We look forward to welcoming our school community for a magical weekend of live theatre.
This production has been licensed with all performance rights through Concord Theatricals atwww.concordtheatricals.com
The Broadway adaptation of the classic musical features new characters, a hilarious libretto, surprising twists, and an unforgettable score from Rodgers & Hammerstein.
The Butler High School Theatre Department is preparing its spring musical, featuring a talented cast and dedicated crew. This contemporary Broadway adaptation by Douglas Carter Beane brings fresh humor, new characters, and surprising twists to the classic fairy tale while keeping the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein score audiences know and love. Songs like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago” anchor a story filled with imagination, kindness, and the magic of possibility.
Miami Valley Theatre Association
Butler Drama was recognized at the 2025 MVHSTA Showcase with multiple honors, including Outstanding Production of a Play for our fall production of Deadline. Out of 42 participating schools, Butler was one of just 12 selected to receive an Outstanding award making this the second year in a row we've earned this award. I’m so proud of these students!
Kaitlynn Morgan Day and Alivia James represented Butler High School, walking across the Schuster Center stage to accept the award on behalf of the entire cast and crew. Deadline also received an Award of Merit for Ensemble, recognizing the effort of everyone involved.
Butler Drama Students Recognized at the 2025 MVHSTA Showcase
Celebrating Excellence in Performance and Technical Theater
The Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards (MVHSTA) recognize outstanding achievement in high school theater across the Miami Valley region. Butler Drama was proud to be represented at the 2025 MVHSTA Showcase, where several students received honors for their work on stage and behind the scenes.
Performance Recognition
The following students received recognition for their acting performances:
- Skyla Gilmer – Outstanding Rating Jennifer Midlam, Deadline
- Louden Maxwell – Outstanding Rating Zak, Deadline
- Alivia James – Outstanding Rating Deborah Haskins Deadline,
- Lucas Koerner – Outstanding Rating Carswell Chalmers, Deadline
- Timmy Wood – Merit in Acting- Gregory Haskins, Deadline
- Kaitlynn Morgan-Day – Merit in Acting- Penelope Bain, Deadline
Technical Achievement
- Gavin Lytle received a Merit Award for Lighting and Sound Design
Showcase Representation
Two Butler Drama Club students were selected to represent Butler High School by performing in the MVHSTA Showcase’s opening and closing numbers:
- Piper Loges
- Emilie Alexander
Congratulations to all our students for their hard work, creativity, and dedication. Your commitment to excellence continues to make Butler Drama a source of pride for our school and community.
Shows and actors are adjudicated based on different criteria, and students receive a score and comments on their performances and production values.
