MArCH Drama Productions is a theatrical production opportunity that offers students of all ages the ability to experience the stage in a way that reflects and builds Godly character. Our theatrical process serves as an avenue to mirror Godly character, build up each student in Christ and ultimately allow growth through a spiritual foundation. The foundation of MArCH Drama Productions goes beyond the performance of the stage and seeks to ultimately reflect our love and respect for Christ.
The Purpose of MArCH Drama Productions is:
- To glorify God and pursue Godly character as we explore the stage.
- To provide a theatrical experience in a spiritually grounded, safe and healthy environment.
- To provide an opportunity to enhance the homeschool experience for families through the stage.
- To provide opportunities to exercise Godly character through the journey of the stage.
Production Titles
Each production title is selected by the MArCH Drama Productions Team with guidance from the MArCH Board. Productions will vary through the year as the team reviews plays and musicals as well as explores the best age groups for each production. Past productions have included:
- Seussical the Musical
- Fiddler on the Roof, Junior
- Beauty and the Beast
- Pride and Prejudice
- Headin’ for the Hills
- Once Upon a Mattress
- Willy Wonka
- Bye Bye Birdie
Production Age Groups
MArCH Drama Productions offers flexibility in schedules as well as your desired level of participation. Many productions will offer a 1st -12th grade option; however, we will also explore possibilities for elementary age productions from the ages K-6th grade as well as 7th -12th grade. The production title will often determine the age group based on the ensemble needs as well as the general storyline of the production.
Production Audition Process
The MArCH Drama Productions team pursues an educational process and will NOT cut students from the cast but rather allow growth through their audition and participation. The audition is very much a part of the overall experience. We work to help each student grow in comfort as they learn to represent their work. They will be provided material to prepare and be brought to a great comfort level prior to the audition process to know exactly what to expect.
Production Casting Process
During the casting process, the MArCH Drama Productions team hires an outside supporting casting director to help in casting the production. We respect this process and want to uphold the integrity of the stage by offering an additional fair assessment by a professional outside of the MArCH organization. Being that we do not make cuts in the casting, we double cast roles to allow for more educational opportunities. This means that your student will have a partner throughout the process. They will work together and learn to encourage one another throughout the journey. Your student will have 3 performances in their “On” night role and 3 performances in their “Off” night role. The beauty of this method is to allow all students to learn what it means to serve and celebrate others successes. As an example, your student may be cast as Belle for her on night performances and then as Villager #2 on their off night performances. Students are expected to be at all performances, even on their “Off” night.
Production Cost
Each production may have a varying cost depending on the title of the production and the needs for that specific production. It is our goal to keep the cost of productions as low as possible.
You must first become a MArCH Member to participate in MArCH Drama Productions.
For more information about MArCH Drama Productions, email questions to dramadir@marchgroup.org.