WJHS Theatre

04/21/2024

THIS IS PRODUCTION WEEK! If you are an ABBA fan, you'll LOVE MAMMA MIA! With so much talent, I had to double cast this year. Team Sunrise will be Thursday and Saturday evenings, while Team Sunset will be Friday night and Sunday afternoon.

Go to wjhs.booktix.com to reserve your seats!

09/14/2023

‘s Theatre I class finished their Ancient Greek Theatre and ANTIGONE unit by creating masks of the Greek Gods/Goddesses, much like the ones actors in 5th Century BCE Greece would have worn. Can you tell who is who?

09/14/2023

09/13/2023

Introducing our 2023-2024 thespian officers! Next up is our community service chair, Hannah Ward!

Hi, I’m Hannah Ward, I’m a senior and this years community service chair. I’ve been a member of Thespian Society since freshman year but doing theater since 5th grade. Aside from theater, I’m also President of Fortissima show choir and love the arts. I can’t wait to see what this year holds and I’m excited to be a part of this team!

09/11/2023

Introducing our 2023-2024 thespian officers! Next up is our Secretary, Madeline Carrico!

Hi I’m Madeline, and I am the 23-24 Thespian Society Secretary. Outside of Thespian Society, I am a part of Deca, Y-Club, Beta Club, and NHS. I have participated in various shows the past 10 years and am so excited to promote Thespian Society!

09/09/2023

Thespians and Drama students in 10th or 11th grade should really consider applying for GSA!

08/25/2023

Please follow https://www.facebook.com/WestBestChoirs to keep up with all of our Choral and Theatrical events happening at West Jessamine!

Welcome to the WJHS Choral and Theatrical Arts Page!

08/19/2023

Thanks to Macy Brockman and Mayra Breland for tackling the Prop Closet while I helped haul some trash and dismantled some sets. There's still a long way to go, but it looks a lot better!

08/10/2023

School is in session, and you know what that means! Time for the Fall Production! Auditions are coming up on August 14 & 15. Either scan the code or click on the link to get the audition packet!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12dEnRx53ZjEjwiqWN7blIUxobx3NAx1v/view?usp=sharing

06/05/2023

Post from Grogan via and

Hey there teenage Baltimore, don't miss your chance to join our company of HAIRSPRAY!

Jessamine County Arts is excited to announce auditions for our fall production of HAIRSPRAY!

All auditions are open to the public of all ages. No roles have been pre-cast. Jessamine County Arts and the Creative Team of HAIRSPRAY welcomes all artists to audition for this production. We will be highlighting a color-inclusive cast that honors the history, story and intended message of HAIRSPRAY while representing the talent of the diverse Central Kentucky theatre community. Our cast will consist of of approximately 25-30 cast members.

Creative Team:
Director: Austin Vahle
Music Director: Brittany Benningfield
Choreographer: Ashley Holbrook Oldham
Producer: Amy Harrod
Production Stage Manager: Doug Tatters

Virtual auditions are now LIVE! For more information visit: bit.ly/hairsprayauditions23

05/30/2023

If any Theatre students are listed as Administrators for the WJHS Theatre FB page or Instagram account, please get in touch with me through email: brett.burton(at)jessamine.kyschools.us

I truly want to avoid closing out both accounts and creating new ones at all costs.

Thanks!
Burton

05/25/2023

BIG NEWS! FOR 23/24 WJHS CHOIR AND THEATRE STUDENTS! OUR FIRST FIELD TRIP - WICKED IN LOUISVILLE - 9/21:

Here is your chance to see Wicked on Thursday, September 21st at the Kentucky Center for the Arts!

Here are the details:

$55 Ticket - PAYMENT DUE BY JUNE 23RD - CHECK MADE TO WJHS - NO TICKET RESERVED UNTIL PAYMENT - BE AWARE OF WJHS SUMMER HOURS. CONTACT ME ABOUT PAYING FEE ON INFINITE CAMPUS.

$20 Seat - THIS PAYMENT DUE BY SEPTEMBER 1ST - CHECK MADE TO WJHS - EVERYONE RIDES THE BUS.

Then bring money for Lunch on 4th Street, Souvenirs for the show, AND Dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory.

We will leave West at 9:30 and be back by 8:00.

SPREAD THE WORD TO OUR THEATRE STUDENTS!!