Theatre
The world is a stage
From their first performances to upper school productions, Wellington students discover theatre as both art and craft. They learn to take creative risks, collaborate with others, and share stories that build empathy and understanding.
Purchase tickets2026-27 Theatre Season
High School Musical
November 19-21, 2026, at The Wellington School
Twenty years after the beloved Disney Channel classic first premiered, “High School Musical” comes to life at Wellington in an exciting, immersive production. Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, and the students of East High in a story of friendship, individuality, and following your dreams. Gard Gym will transform into the world of East High, bringing audiences closer to the action than ever before. Filled with unforgettable songs, high-energy dance numbers, and plenty of Wildcats spirit, this immersive production brings East High's energy to Wellington.
Newsies Jr.
January 29-30, 2027, 7 p.m., at Ohio Dominican University
Join us at Ohio Dominican University's Matesich Theatre for this high-energy musical. Based on the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike, “Newsies Jr.” follows a determined group of young people who stand up to powerful publishers and discover the strength of working together to create change. With dynamic choreography and big ensemble numbers, Wellington students bring this story of courage, friendship, and resilience to life.
The Midsummer Project
April 16-17, 2027, 7 p.m., location TBD
More information coming soon!
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Theatre in our Curriculum
Theatre begins early at Wellington, giving every student the chance to step on stage and share their voice. From prekindergarten through grade 4, students perform in annual class plays that build confidence, strengthen oral language skills, and spark joy in creative expression. Each year, roles become more challenging, and by 4th grade, students are writing and performing their own original works. These experiences lay the foundation for collaboration, public speaking, and storytelling.
Theatre in middle school builds confidence and creativity through an annual production that welcomes students on stage and behind the scenes. From acting to tech crew, students explore performance and collaboration while learning to express themselves in new ways. These experiences give middle school students a meaningful taste of the performing arts and prepare them for the advanced opportunities available in upper school.
Upper school theatre courses give students the tools to communicate with confidence, think creatively, and collaborate effectively. All students take Speech, where they sharpen public speaking and explore dramatic literature. Introduction to Theatre invites students to study performance as both an art form and a reflection of society, while Acting 1 and Acting 2 build the imagination, movement, and storytelling techniques that bring characters to life.
Past Productions
Upper School Fall Play – “A Wrinkle in Time”
Upper School Spring Musical – “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
Middle School Spring Musical – “Alice in Wonderland Jr."
Upper School Fall Play – “The Play That Goes Wrong”
Upper School Spring Musical – “Little Shop of Horrors”
Middle School Spring Musical – “Into the Woods, Jr.”
Upper School Fall Play – “Clue”
Upper School Spring Musical – “Puffs”
Middle School Play – “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon”
Upper School Fall Play – “Macbeth”
Middle and Upper School Spring Musical – “Matilda”
Upper School Fall Musical – “Edges”
Upper School Spring Play – “She Kills Monsters”
Meet the Wellington Theatre Department
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Dakota Elder-Thorn
Director of Performing Arts & Theatre Director
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Aly Marchant
Assistant Director of Performing Arts/ECLS Learning Guide