Drama Productions at Roxbury Latin

The Dramatics program, which involves approximately a third of Roxbury Latin students in some capacity, stages three faculty-directed productions each year. Some years also feature a student-directed production:

• Fall Play: Open to boys in Classes I–III (with girls from neighboring schools)
• Winter Musical: Open to boys in Classes I–IV (with girls from neighboring schools)
• Spring Night of Scenes: Open to boys in Classes I–VI (with girls from neighboring schools)
• Student Production: In some years, based on interest and ability, a senior will initiate and direct a production in the spring.

The centerpiece of the Roxbury Latin Dramatics program is the 300-seat Robert P. and Salua J.A. Smith Theater, a well-appointed facility with fly and trap capabilities, an optional orchestra pit, and excellent acoustics for student voices. Our students fill all onstage roles and execute much of the technical work—especially set construction and lighting design—under the guidance of guest artists, working professionals in the Boston area.

In the 2024–2025 year, the Fall Play was Peter & the Starcatcher by Rick Elice, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, with music by Wayne Barker. The Winter Musical was Curtains, book by Rupert Holmes, original book and concept by Peter Stone, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. In the spring, Roxbury Latin produced its inaugural Night of Scenes, a selection of short comedic and dramatic sketches directed by a team of faculty members. Roxbury Latin performers were joined across the year by students from Newton Country Day School, The Winsor School, and Ursuline Academy.

Drama Calendar 2025-2026