PHHS Drama Department

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!! Join us for the premiere of our virtual spring play, streaming FREE right into the comfort of your home or phone! This is a 60 minute family-friendly show featuring the voice-acting and anime-style artwork of over 20 PHHS Drama students. Saturday, April 17th 7pm show: https://youtu.be/h465y2WwN9s... Sunday, April 18th, 7pm show: https://youtu.be/_ltetMY8nqQ Participate in our LIVE CHAT features and even VOTE for who you think will rescue Penelope! See you tonight!

Here are the links to this weekend's Live YouTube premiere of our FREE COVID-19 spring play, "The Marvelous Mellow Melodrama of the Marriage of the Mislaid Minor" featuring the acting and artistic talents of 20 of our PHHS students. This year has challenged us to find creative ways to showcase our acting talent, so come see and hear the results! Saturday, April 17th 7pm show: https://youtu.be/h465y2WwN9s Sunday, April 18th, 7pm show: https://youtu.be/_ltetMY8nqQ... Each premiere will have a LIVE CHAT feature where audience members can chime in and react to the action and even vote for who they think will rescue poor Penelope from the evil clutches of Derk Dastardly. This is a family-friendly show, (1-2 references to having a drink) and runs 60 minutes... a perfect reason to sit down and relax with popcorn or your preferred treat. CAST OF CHARACTERS: NARRATOR Jose Flores-Jimenez PENELOPE Bella Moran FELICITY Phuong Pham CYNTHIA Marissa Vitale MRS. SCRUBBER Alyssa Pham MAJOR KERSLAKE Diego Rozo GILROY GLADHEART Miguel Valeroso BUNTING David Castro DERK DASTARDLY Amari Carter SLUGLY Jose Flores Jimenez THUGLY Vinh Truong DOLLY Alexis Hawkins MOLLY Teabella Pereira POLLY Colleen Craig SARGE Noah Anav CHARLIE Micheline Ma FRANK Allyson Jane Jimenez GORDON Diego Rozo GUS David Castro CALLER Kira Dinh

COMING NEXT WEEKEND April 17th and 18th - our spring 2021 production - The Marvelous Mellow Melodrama of the Marriage of the Mislaid Minor. Check back later this week for the YouTube link and stream this fun, melodrama for FREE! Check out one of the frames from our first-ever ANIMATED SPRING PLAY... featuring the VOICE ACTING TALENTS of over 17 students and the ART TALENT of 2 dedicated PHHS students.... Written by Kristen Doherty Directed by Anna M. Woods Artwork by Elena Bandong and Hal Wong Streaming FREE to your home Saturday, April 17th @ 7pm Sunday, April 18th at 7pm for more info, go to www.phhsdrama.com

In production now, featuring the voice acting talents of almost 20 PHHS drama students! Join us for "The Mellow Melodrama of the Marriage of the Mislaid Minor," a comedic and contemporary melodrama with all the quirky characters, action and plot twists you'd expect.

FINDING JOY is premiering in 20 minutes! Don't miss out! https://youtu.be/m6W0_aJ_Gto

JOIN US for the PREMIERE OF FINDING JOY! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11th at 7pm https://youtu.be/m6W0_aJ_Gto with a LIVE CHAT with actors and directors and audience members.JOIN US TONIGHT FOR... FINDING JOY, the 2020 Holiday Showcase, written and produced by the members of the Piedmont Hills Advanced Drama Class!

Don't let 2020 end without FINDING JOY! Join the Piedmont Hills High School Drama Department for this heart-warming, 1-act holiday comedy! Admission is free. Link for viewing will posted by 12/10!

FINDING JOY plot summary Siblings Sarah and Jaiden are left at home by themselves a week before Christmas, adding more grief to the already depressing mood of 2020. As their hopes and joy fade, so do random objects around the house. When a voice from afar tells them they can only recover their prized possessions if they work together to solve some clues, Sarah and Jaiden head out on a journey of discovery full of memorable characters and revealing f...amily history. Will Jaiden and Sarah be able to find the answers and reclaim their missing possessions before time runs out? Grab some hot chocolate and come see for yourself in this heart-warming holiday comedy, Finding Joy. DIRECTED BY: Noah Anav Jose Flores-Jimenez Summer Lee Jessica Robles

Read up on former PHHS Drama Alumna Quyen Ngo and see why she's being covered in Voyage LA Magazine!

JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN WEEK! Check out PHHS Drama Alum Cece Trask and her comedic partners in this spoof of Bette Midler and friends from HOCUS POCUS! Way to go Cece!!!! https://fb.watch/1iUGo0U5vw/

CHECK OUT PHHS Drama and Music alumni JORDAN COVINGTON in this commercial and short film! We are proud of you Jordan! https://www.facebook.com/100003787556609//1935697779899788/ Had a great time filming this one and met some very talented people. Watch the video and make sure to vote to help our movie win! If the first link doesn’t work, go ahead and watch it on YouTube instead! Thanks for the support y’all and enjoy: Truth Seeker... https://myrodereel.com/watch/11545 https://youtu.be/sJOkGibS_sU See more

Congrats to PHHS drama/music alum Indy Dang for the release of his new single on Spotify! Your PHHS family is proud of you! https://open.spotify.com/album/48WTz32ITrMKMwRiSKIO8T

The new school year has begun, with a great group of talented actors, dancers, writers, directors, and stage technicians. Whether virtual or live, our goal is to provide our Drama students with the resources and technology needed so we make theatre happen this year. Please consider helping us with our FALL FUNDRAISER to help make those dreams a reality. Donations of ANY AMOUNT are SO appreciated. ... Your donations are tax deductible (check with your tax adviser). https://verticalraise.com//piedmont-hills-drama-d/c/17920/

Looking for some theater inspiration? JOIN IN ON PROJECT SING OUT July 20th at 4pm Pacific Time - 7pm Eastern https://www.projectsingout.org/... ABOUT THE PROJECT Our mission is to universally keep the arts alive by igniting creativity and inclusivity while paying homage to our educators, empowering young artists, and honoring the Broadway community. We are dedicated to making sure arts programming is available in communities large and small. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift in education across the country, the Broadway community has come together to present PROJECT SING OUT!, a one-night-only livestreamed event to raise funds for the Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) to support arts education, specifically in low-income communities and communities of color. We invite you to join us for Project Sing Out! on July 20th, 2020 at 7pm EDT. The event is presented in partnership with Playbill.com and can be viewed exclusively on Playbill.com’s YouTube Channel and Facebook page.

The PHHS Drama Department condemns racism, hate, discrimination, police brutality and the injustices we have seen recently in our society. Our department supports equity in education and society, and supports the #BlackLivesMatter movement. We hear you. We see you. We stand with you.

Here is a look at the year in Drama classes, main stage productions, and off campus events. Even with school stopping on March 13th, these students accomplished quite a lot. I am proud of them and happy to have been part of their growth.

Another fun performance from the 2020 Virtual PETEYS by three seniors.

We had a few tech glitches, but the 2020 Virtual PETEY Awards happened. Congratulations to all nominees and PETEY winners. Here are some videos from the evening, all recorded from homes safely. For a list of nominees and award-winners, use this link: https://piedmonthillsdrama.shutterfly.com/dramabanquet

A performance from our 2020 Virtual Drama Banquet and PETEY Awards. We used our licensed rehearsal tracks for this. This is the only performance the cast of the spring musical was able to perform due to COVID-19. This would have been a hit on our stage!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and directives from Governor Newsom and state health officials, our production of BRING IT ON has been cancelled and our show season is officially over. The safety of our students, staff and audience members has to be our first priority. From all of us at the PHHS Drama Department: Stay healthy. Stay safe. Follow all precautionary measures, including washing your hands, social distancing and wearing protective face coverings when in public. It will take all of us working selflessly as a collective community to slow the spread of this virus down and get our society back up and running again. We look forward to entertaining you again in the future.

Join in the fun with Drama alumni Marley Westley (center for the SJ Snarks in photo below).

Six years ago on the PHHS stage! Sending love and prayers for health and safety to everyone in our drama family, past and present! Stay home. Stay safe. Save lives.

DEAR PHHS DRAMA FANS - Due to the COVID-19 "shelter in place" directive from Governor Newsom and state health officials, and the closure of our schools for the rest of this school year, our production of BRING IT ON is currently on HOLD. We hope to be able to bring the show to our stage during summer of 2020. From all of us at the PHHS Drama Department: PLEASE stay healthy. Stay safe. Stay inside. Follow all precautionary measures. It will take all of us working selflessly as a collective community, to slow the spread of this virus down. We look forward to entertaining you again in the future.

If everyone does this, it can make such a positive impact!

FRIDAY NIGHT is SOLD OUT but there are still tickets for SATURDAY, FEB 29th at 7pm.

TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT for TONIGHT'S (FRIDAY'S) performance of "WCKY" Murder Mystery. We still have seats available for TOMORROW, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29th at 7pm.... Get your tickets before they disappear. Remember, "murder can be sweet!" - Enjoy desserts and drinks as you gather clues and cast your vote before the big reveal. www.phhsdrama.com

TIckets are going quickly so don't delay! Get your tickets for this fun show today! www.phhsdrama. com. THINK YOU CAN GUESS CORRECTLY? Enjoy FREE DESSERTS and DRINKS as the PHHS Advanced Drama class performs "WCKY" - a comedic murder mystery sure to make you laugh and smile. Audience members will gather clues and cast their votes for which suspect they believe is the murderer before the truth is revealed on stage. Prizes will be awarded!

Looking for a hilarious break from the stresses of the real world? Join us for this fast-paced comedy set in an old time radio station. Friday, Feb 28th and Saturday Feb 29th at 7pm. When one of the radio announcers suddenly dies on air, things start to heat up. Enjoy FREE DESSERTS and FREE DRINKS as you help solve the mystery! Student tickets: $8 Adults: $10 www.phhsdrama.com

Tickets are going quickly for this audience participation Murder Mystery comedy show! Enjoy FREE DESSERTS and DRINKS as you gather clues and cast your vote! Reserve your spot now at www.phhsdrama.com

Tickets on sale now for Feb 28th and 29th! PHHSDRAMA.com.

Join us for an evening of killer comedy! Enjoy free drinks and dessert as you watch the hilarious play "WCKY" where at least one of the characters will be murdered. Gather clues as the play progresses and cast your vote before the truth is revealed. Doors open at 6:30pm with free desserts and drinks. Curtain at 7pm... Tickets: Student $8 Adult: $10 available at PHHSDRAMA.COM. Excitement is in the air at radio station WCKY, as the cast and production team get ready to go on the air in 1939. But things go wrong quickly when head writer Roy plans to propose on air to assistant director Polly. One of the radio actresses, Sarah, has helped him get a ring, and of course, Polly walks in just as Roy is down on one knee practicing his proposal with Sarah. When Sarah ends up dead a few minutes later as she’s about to make her own shocking announcement on the air, all signs point to poor Roy. By the time the night is over, two others have also been murdered, and each time, Roy is the prime suspect. It’s up to our creative writer and YOU, members of our audience, to solve the mystery and clear his name. Prizes will be awarded. Tickets for this interactive and hilarious show go on sale JANUARY 28th at 10am at PHHSDRAMA.COM.

Looking for a hilarious and entertaining getaway from the stress of the real world? Then come out and be part of the audience for this year’s Murder Mystery show, WCKY Directed by Jocelyn Do, Ranvneet Sahota, Andrew Wang and produced by the PHHS Drama Department. 2 Shows Only!... FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 Doors open at 6:30pm with free desserts and drinks Curtain at 7pm Tickets: Student $8 Adult: $10 Excitement is in the air at radio station WCKY, as the cast and production team get ready to go on the air in 1939. But things go wrong quickly when head writer Roy plans to propose on air to assistant director Polly. One of the radio actresses, Sarah, has helped him get a ring, and of course, Polly walks in just as Roy is down on one knee practicing his proposal with Sarah. When Sarah ends up dead a few minutes later as she’s about to make her own shocking announcement on the air, all signs point to poor Roy. By the time the night is over, two others have also been murdered, and each time, Roy is the prime suspect. It’s up to our creative writer and YOU, members of our audience, to solve the mystery and clear his name. Enjoy free drinks and desserts before the show and at intermission as you gather clues and cast your vote before the truth is revealed. Prizes will be awarded. Tickets for this interactive and hilarious show go on sale JANUARY 28th at 10am at PHHSDRAMA.COM. All Seats are reserved seating.

Looking for a LEGENDARY way to start off 2020? The PHHS Performing Arts Department invites and encourages ALL current PHHS students to AUDITION for the SPRING MUSICAL, BRING IT ON! This is a show about friendship, betrayal, and just how far people will go to get what they want. With 12 leading male and female characters, room for a large ensemble and a female-focused storyline, BRING IT ON is the perfect show for the new decade!... It all starts with you AUDITIONING: Dance Auditions: Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 3:30pm to 6pm in the L building * Wear dance clothes or sweats and come ready to learn choreography to practice and perform. If you can do stunts, gymnastics moves, or hip hop moves, come ready to show those to us. Vocal auditions: Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 3pm to 6pm in the L building *Prepare 1-minute of a Broadway musical song to sing a capella. Keep the following dates and times open just in case: Acting Auditions: Thursday, January 9th, 2020 3:30 to 6pm in the L building If asked to come to auditions, you'll be reading scenes from the script for a character role. Vocal Callbacks: Friday, January 10th, 2020 3:30 pm to 6pm in the L building If asked to come to callbacks, you will be given sheet music for a song(s) from the musical to learn that you will sing for us on this day. Auditions forms and rehearsal schedule can be found on Schoolloop News.

Kick off the holiday season with some laughter and gift-giving advice from ghosts. The Piedmont Hills Drama Department presents A CHRiSTMAS SCAROL this Friday, December 6, 2019. See what happens when Teenaged Tim struggles to find the right gift for his high-maintenance girlfriend and gets visited by ghosts of the past, present, future and more in this contemporary spin off of the great holiday classic by Charles Dickens.... Tickets are $5 and will be sold at lunch outside room G1 or at the door starting at 7pm. Doors open at 7pm for free hot chocolate, a holiday photo booth, winter games and face painting, with the evening performance of A CHrISTMAS SCAROL starting at 8pm. For more information, email Anna Woods at [email protected]

The Piedmont Hills High School Drama Department invites you to kick off the holiday season with A CHRISTMAS SCAROL! Enjoy an evening of winter fun with a hot chocolate bar, photo booth, wintery games for the kids, face painting and an evening performance of this comedic spin off of the Charles Dicken's classic play. Tickets can be purchased on campus at lunch outside of G1. For other ticket buying options, please contact Anna Woods, Drama teacher, at [email protected].

Did you happen to see PHHS Drama Alum Marley Westley in the SJ Mercury News? Marley is on stage this month with City Lights in a new take on Pride and Prejudice. Way to go Marley! Your PHHS Drama family is proud of you!

Congratulations to these senior drama students for their work and talent in Shining a light on the Dark, this year’s fall production.

Thank you to all who came out for our fall show last night. Congratulations to the directors, to Andy Doan for premiering his okay Confined, ad to the 19 inductees to the Theatre Honor Society (International Thespian Society).

Welcome to SHOW WEEK! This week, the PHHS Drama Department brings you 7 PLAYS for $6 on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st at 7pm. Don't miss your chance to see just how powerful and relevant live theater can be as we proudly present SHINING A LIGHT ON THE DARK: plays that celebrate what it means to be human. ... FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st Doors open at 6:30pm Show starts at 7pm Tickets are ON SALE NOW for the 1-NIGHT ONLY EVENT! Get your tickets online at PHHSDRAMA.COM or at the school bank. Tickets will be sold at the door if not sold out. Today's theatre is always changing and this year's fall play embraces that change with a short play festival that will tackle topics such as parent-child conflicts, death/suicide, knowing when love is real, facing one's fears, racial identity, negative body image and the alluring, silly distractions of the internet. Join us for an evening of discovering the ups and downs of what it means to be imperfectly human. Be in the audience and be part of history as the Piedmont Hills Drama Department presents the World Premiere of "Confined," a powerful short play written and directed by Andy Doan, PHHS class of 2020 and a 2019 Theatre Honor Society Inductee. Tickets are ON SALE NOW for the 1-NIGHT ONLY EVENT!

Hey Theater Fans! It's time to kick off the Piedmont Hills High School Drama Department's 2019-2020 Show Season! Our fall play is just a week away and tickets are going quickly for this 1-Night only special event!...Continue reading

7 powerful short plays for one small $6 ticket price. Come see what theatre can do for you! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st 7pm www.phhsdrama.com

Ever wonder why life can be so hard one moment and then so amazing the next? Maybe it’s not you. Maybe that's what being human is all about. Come to the fall play At Piedmont Hills High School on Friday, November 1st to find out. . The evening will include the performance of seven short plays. Please note: The Rating is PG-13 and the use of a strobe light will be used. Tickets are only $6 and are on sale now at the school bank or online at PHHSDRAMA.COM.... WALLS: Walls is a look at the assumptions and expectations between parents and their children and the barriers and dysfunction that develop between them. GETTING IT BACK: Gayle questions whether her love for Lendall is real and she starts to wonder how much of her love she should actually give to someone else. THE BATTLE OF IMAGE vs. GIRL: One girl. One mirror. One daily battle for self-esteem and approval. When a 16-year old girl comes home, she is confronted by her mirrored and distorted self. In The Battle of Image vs. Girl, we see just how dark and damaging our inner voices can be when it comes to body image and self-perception. FERRIS WHEEL: An annual tradition turns into an awkward moment between two strangers when a ferris wheel abruptly stops and two riders, John and Dorie, are stuck 30 feet in the air. With only inches between them and a small metal bar holding them from falling, what will they do? Ferris Wheel is an introspective look at how our fears and personalities are formed and sometimes broken. LOOK, A LATINO! Young and frustrated, Enrique is arrested for shoplifting, so when he shows up with an expensive pair of earrings for his mother’s birthday, even she can’t help wondering if he’s turned over a new leaf or up to his old tricks. Look, a Latino! brings to light questions of race, identity and truth in a world more complicated than labels or stereotypes. THE INTERNET IS DISTRACT -- OH LOOK, A KITTEN! Micah has twenty minutes to finish her paper on The Great Gatsby. She just needs to check a few facts on the internet first. Unfortunately, the web is a nefariously wacky place where boxing cats, Facebook lurkers, and pig-throwing games threaten to take over Micah's schoolwork, or worse. Will she finish her paper and escape with life before the school bell rings? A high-octane comedy that explores the rabbit hole of distraction we all go down every time we go online. Be part of history by being in the audience for the world premiere of the play CONFINED. All those in attendance will be included in the world premier photo. CONFINED: Barely clinging on to life, the morose and suicidal Edgar, an inmate of solitary confinement, is literally confronted by Death, where they contemplate the nature of life, death and the confined spaces in which they inhabit. DON'T MISS THIS NIGHT OF INTENSE THEATRE!

TICKETS ARE ON SALE for OUR FALL PLAY! "Shining a Light on the Dark: An evening of short plays celebrating what it means to be human in today's world." ONE NIGHT ONLY... 350 seats. Don't delay. Get your tickets TODAY!... http://www.phhsdrama.com

Tickets for our fall show are ON SALE NOW! 1-Night Only performance, so seats are limited! $6 for all general admission seats... http://phhsdrama.com/ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019 Shining A Light on the Dark: an evening of short plays celebrating what it means to be human in today's world. And - see the World Premiere of a new play: CONFINED.

THANK YOU to those who have already donated!! Time is running out! We are down to our FINAL DAYS of our fall fundraiser. Help us keep theatre and performing arts alive and thriving at Piedmont Hills HS. Your tax deductible donation will help hundreds of students gain confidence, performance and technical skills, and create memories for a lifetime. ... Names of all donors will be printed in our show programs. Become a Friend of the Arts ($25-$99), a Proud Pirate ($100), a Spotlight Donor*($250), or join the elite Designer** or Director's Circle**. *enjoy 2 free VIP tickets to each of our shows this season ** enjoy free tickets plus free refreshments https://verticalraise.com//piedmont-hills-drama-dept-fund/

This is why we fundraise!! for amazing opportunities to extend the learning and training for our Drama students! These PHHS students spent this week after school enjoying a customized acting training from the pros at the Bay Area Acting Studio! Thank you to studio owner Christy English and teacher Karen B and assistant Mitch for helping our students grow and extend their training!

Do you believe in the power of theatre to transform young lives, build confidence, develop higher level skills and help students realize their higher potential? If so, we hope you will help us in our FALL FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN! https://verticalraise.com//piedmont-hills-drama-d/c/17920/... All donations are tax deductible and names of all donors will be listed in our show programs all year, with proceeds going directly to benefit students with classroom materials and after-school theatre experiences. Help Piedmont Hills High School Drama Department continue offering high quality theatre education and hands-on experiences! $25 - $99: Friend of the Arts $100: Proud Pirate $250: Spotlight Donor $500: Designer's Circle $1000: Director's Circle THANK YOU for your support of live theatre in our schools!

Do you believe in the power of theatre to transform young lives, build confidence, develop skills and help students realize their higher potential? If so, we hope you will help us in our FALL FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN! All donations are tax deductible and names of all donors will be listed in our show programs all year, with proceeds going directly to benefit students with classroom materials and after-school theatre experiences. Help Piedmont Hills High School Drama Department ...continue offering high quality theatre education and hands-on experiences! $25 - $99: Friend of the Arts $100: Proud Pirate $250: Spotlight Donor $500: Designer's Circle $1000: Director's Circle THANK YOU for your support of live theatre in our schools!

Congrats to PHHS Drama Alum Maria Carmen Diaz for her latest role on the TV show Fuller House. Your PHHS Drama Family is proud of you!

With school starting on Tuesday, August 13th, I'm excited to see what the 2019-2020 school year will bring. So many creative and talented performers will take our stage this year!

So proud of PHHS Drama and Music alum, Indy Dang. His film Influence will play at the Rhode Island Film Festival!

And the success stories continue for our PHHS Drama Alumni! A huge CONGRATS to Mia Cotton, who has finished the first performances of her original musical The London Rose. Mia wrote the book, and music and lyrics and directed and produced the show to great reviews and success! The London Rose tells the story of Edward, a transgender man.... It’s 1895 and Edward Kingsley returns to London after escaping his former life as Emily. He builds his new life with help from the quick-thinking Lee, the sardonic Rosanna Winchester, and the tortured, closeted John Collins. When Oscar Wilde’s conviction for homosexuality turns life upside-down in Londontown, Edward must fight for the safety of his loved ones and for his own human dignity. Learn More at cottonblendproductions.com

Here’s to another PHHS Drama Alumni following her path and enjoying success! Congrats to McKenna Lee, lead singer of the 80’s cover band Careless Whisper! So cool to be there to see McKenna and Careless Whisper perform at Campbell’s Summer Music Series yesterday. Your Drama Family is proud of you!

Congratulations to PHHS Drama alumni Alex Hampton for his continued success in LA with stand up comedy!

A great example of resiliency and the power of performing arts! Amid the five hour black out in NYC, performance groups from Broadway and other music venues t...ook to the streets to share their talents and soothe the souls of confused, nervous and disappointed theatre goers who had been ushered out of the darkness. See more