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...
Mamma Mia!
Dates:
March 7 & 8 at 7pm | March 9 at 3pm
Location:
Butler Performing Arts Theater
Tickets:
Tickets are $12 each for adults and $10 for students. Tickets will be available for purchase in advance using the link below, or cash at the door on the night of the show.
Mamma Mia! is a romantic comedy set on a Mediterranean Greek island. With an approaching wedding date, a young bride invites three men from her mother's past hoping to find someone to walk her down the aisle. This sudden reunion in the midst of wedding preparations is a shock to her mom...Mamma Mia!
This jukebox musical is based on the songs of ABBA written by Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus with some songs by Stig Anderson. The story for the musical was written by Cathrine Johnson.
Produced by arrangement with MTI
Music and Lyrics by:
Benny Anderson
Bjorn Ulvaeus
And some songs with Stig Anderson
Book by Catherine Johnson
Originally Conceived by Judy Craymer
Miami Valley Theatre Association
The 2023 MVHSTA Showcase was a memorable night for Butler Drama! Karisa Ticknor and Timmy Wood were selected to represent Butler Drama among the 60 students in the ceremony’s opening and closing numbers. Thirty High Schools participate with the MVHSTA association and high school productions are adjudicated by individuals in the theatre profession. Skyla Gilmer and Sonia Wasburn walked across the Schuster Center stage to accept the "Outstanding Production" recognition by the MVHSTAs, for our 2023 fall show Play On.
The cast received a second award of "Outstanding" for the Ensemble of Play On. Fourteen individual students were recognized for "Outstanding" and "Merit" performances from both productions. Kaylee Bays, Emma Bays, Tony Cercone, Skyla Gilmer, Helena Hall, Abigail Hilterbran, Allison Koerner, Lucas Koerner, Anya Lucas, Mason Rivera, Matt Strehle, Sonia Washburn, and Timmy Wood received awards for their performances. Caylynn Bloemker received a Technical Award of merit for Stage Management. Congratulations to all our students who worked hard to produce great shows this season. Everyone who participated with Butler Drama should be proud of this season's two very successful, challenging shows.
Shows and actors are adjudicated based on different criteria, and students receive a score and comments on their performances and production values.
