Thoreau Middle School Theatre
Empathy. Family. Creativity.
2024 - 2025 Season
Something Rotten Jr.
Workshop:
October 12, 2024
Auditions:
November 14, 16, 17
Performances:
May 30-June 1, 2025
Travel back to the Renaissance for an hour of musical comedy gold in Something Rotten! JR. Adapted from the Broadway hit that Time Out New York hailed as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years," Something Rotten! JR. celebrates one undeniable truth: “nothing’s as amazing as a musical!”
In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.
Something Rotten! JR. features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each with their own moment to shine. Don’t miss your chance to see this this history-twisting tale on the Thoreau Stage!
COMING MAY 2025
MUSICAL THEATRE AND
ADVANCED THEATRE SHOWCASE
MUSICAL THEATRE: June 9 during 6th Period
ADVANCED THEATRE:
June 6th during 3rd Period
A class filled with monologues, one acts, dances and many Broadway showstoppers. Make sure you come to see this free production of the each semester's hard work!
We hate Shakespeare! At least that's what the audience thinks until they get a rip-roaring rundown of Shakespeare's classics. With zombies, talking cows, and an appearance by Jerry Springer, I Hate Shakespeare! is a hilarious and fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare -- with a modern twist. Plus, someone gets a pie in the face.