Herndon's The Grand Summer Theatre Program
Launched in 2009, Herndon High School's The Grand Summer Theatre is inspired by the magic of that reveal. Its charter: stage a fabulous production of a popular high school musical with just a few weeks to pull it all together!
Cast members audition in May and rehearsals begin promptly after July 4. The camp day typically runs Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and includes sessions in acting, dance/movement and singing.
We aim for a careful balance of artistic excellence, discipline, comradery and fun. The Grand attracts students from schools across the area, ranging from rising 7th graders to recent high school graduates.
We value process as much as the product. We want the students to learn and apply their skills and talents to create an entertaining show. Equally important are the relationships they develop and their artistic journeys.
Our lead teachers are
well-trained professionals. They hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree; several
hold graduate degrees.
A camp fee of $300 pays for all camp training, two comp tickets to any camp performance and a show T-shirt.
For more information, contact Herndon Theatre Director, Ms. Zoë Dillard via email or at 703.810.2341.
The Grand owes a debt of inspiration to Westfield High School Theatre Boosters’ Summer Stage, established by Lori Knickerbocker and Yvonne Henry.
2012 Season News
Herndon High School will once again host The Grand Summer Theatre program featuring Oliver! by Lionel Bart.The program runs Monday through Friday, July 1st- July 30th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The $300 student fee covers the program and includes two comp tickets and a show T-shirt.
Audition dates TBA this spring. Students must be rising 5th graders (2012-13) to 2012 high school graduates.
And for younger students— we offer the Young Actors Grand!
This program offers one week of theatre activities and creative exploration for rising third to rising sixth graders, June 25th-29th from 9 a.m. – noon. Cost is $100 per student.
More details to come!
Past Productions
Summer 2010 - Footloose
Click here for tons of pictures from rehearsals and the shows.
Summer 2009 - Grease
Click here for pictures from The Grand's first production.
