罗克斯伯里拉丁的戏剧制作
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 2023–2024 year, the Fall Play was The Play That Goes Wrong, by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields. The Winter Musical was The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, with lyrics by William Finn, book written by Rachel Sheinkin, and conceived by Rebecca Feldman, with additional material by Jay Reiss. In the spring, the Junior Play was the Susan Nanus adaptation of Norton Juster’s classic book The Phantom Tollbooth. Roxbury Latin performers were joined across the year by students from The Winsor School, Newton Country Day School, Montrose School, Ursuline Academy, and The Rivers School.
Drama Calendar 2024-2025
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Peter and the Starcatcher: November 15 and 16, 2024
This year’s Fall Play is Peter and the Starcatcher, by Rick Elice, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, with music by Wayne Barker. The production will take place in the Smith Theater beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, 2024.
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Curtains: February 28 and March 1, 2025
The Winter Musical is Curtains, book by Rupert Holmes, music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, original book and concept by Peter Stone, with additional lyrics by John Kander and Rupert Holmes. The production will take place in the Smith Theater beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 28, and Saturday, March 1, 2025.
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Spring Night of Scenes: May 16 and 17, 2025
In the spring, Roxbury Latin will present a night of scenes in the Smith Theater beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17, 2025.