Seven Carroll County public high schools open fall plays and musicals between Nov. 12 and Nov. 21, from Shakespeare to a Sondheim musical to student-directed one acts. Carroll County Public Schools shared the lineup in a social media post.
Posters for the fall high school drama productions at seven Carroll County public high schools (Graphic: Carroll County Public Schools).
Liberty High School: Into the Woods
The Lions’ Pride Players perform the Stephen Sondheim musical Nov. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets bought ahead of time are $10 for general admission, up to an hour before showtime. At the door they are $12, and priority seating is $15.
Century High School: Romeo & Juliet
Century Drama’s Opening Knights perform Shakespeare’s tragedy Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee Nov. 21. The Nov. 13 show includes an ASL interpreter, and Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. is Senior Night. A pre-show starts 20 minutes before each curtain, and the production carries a PG-13+ content warning. Reserved seats are $15 ($16.55 with the online fee) at centurydrama.com.
Francis Scott Key High School: A Monster Calls
The FSK Key Players present the play, based on the novel by Patrick Ness and directed by Roberta Gore, Megan Harris and Emily Olson. Performances are Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m., with a Nov. 21 matinee at 1 p.m., at the FSK Theater in Union Bridge. General admission is $10, with tickets at fskdrama.com.
Manchester Valley High School: Senior Directed One Acts
MVHS Maverick Theater presents three student-directed one acts: The Literati Awards, The Staggering Heartbreak of Jasmine Merriweather and The One-Act Play Disaster. Shows are Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. at the school, 3300 Maple Grove Road in Manchester. Tickets are sold at the door only: $5 for students and seniors, $8 for adults.
Winters Mill High School: Senior Directed One Acts
Winters Mill’s student directors stage One Stoplight Town, directed by Travis Gordon; An Irish Engagement, directed by Xander Metzer and Dominic Hossain; and When the Trumpets Sound, directed by Reed Diffenderfer. Performances are Nov. 13 and 14 and Nov. 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors (65 and older) and $10 for adults.
South Carroll High School: The Tempest
The South Carroll Stagelighters perform Shakespeare’s play Nov. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., in the school auditorium. Online tickets at scsl.booktix.com are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors, plus a booking fee of about $1.
Westminster High School: Fools
The Westminster High School Theatre Department presents Neil Simon’s comedy, directed by Kevin Reagan, in the school auditorium. Shows are Nov. 19, 20 and 21 at 6:30 p.m., with an additional 2:30 p.m. performance Nov. 21. Tickets are $8 for students and $12 for adults.
Want to see them all?
It’s possible to catch a show from every school in seven outings. Here’s one way to do it:
Date | Show |
|---|---|
Thu., Nov. 12, 7 p.m. | Liberty, Into the Woods |
Fri., Nov. 13, 7 p.m. | Manchester Valley, Senior Directed One Acts |
Sat., Nov. 14, 7 p.m. | Winters Mill, Senior Directed One Acts |
Thu., Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. | Westminster, Fools |
Fri., Nov. 20, 7 p.m. | South Carroll, The Tempest |
Sat., Nov. 21, 1 p.m. | Francis Scott Key, A Monster Calls |
Sat., Nov. 21, 7 p.m. | Century, Romeo & Juliet |
Manchester Valley’s and Winters Mill’s one acts each include three separate pieces, so check with those schools on how the performances are scheduled before planning around a single night.