EGRHS Drama Program News

Congratulations to the Class of 2011!

We bid a fond farewell to members of the Class of 2011. Always remember your EGRHS Drama experiences! Best of luck wherever life leads you. Be sure to stay in touch!

Drama Club Travels to Stratford Shakespeare Festival

Nearly 40 EGRHS students, teachers, alumni, and parent chaperones traveled to Stratford, Ontario, over the Memorial Day weekend to attend the Shakespeare Festival. The annual two day trip, organized by EGRHS Drama director, Mrs. Pamela Steers included tickets to three productions: Camelot, The Grapes of Wrath, and a choice of Jesus Christ Superstar or Shakespeare's Richard III, as well as am Actor's talk where students were able to ask questions of some of the Festival actors.

The Phantom of the Opera a HUGE success!

Phantom of the Opera LogoA four night sold-out run of EGRHS production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit was extended with an added Saturday, April 30th 1 p.m. matinee which was also a near sell-out! A special thanks to our underwriting sponsors and many benefactors including The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation, Lakeshore Opticians, AtlasEPS, The Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids, Designvox, Dale Sprik & Associates, Lacks Enterprises Inc., Swanson Associates, East Grand Rapids Music Boosters, Richard H. Phillips, and Mark & Barbara Gerson. Their financial assistance helped make it possible to bring this fabulous production of Phantom to the EGR Performing Arts Center stage.

Official production photographs are posted at www.JKLGraphics.com. Cast photos and Photo CDs are available for purchase.

2011-12 Drama Club Officer Elections

Elections for 2011-12 Drama Club officers were elected at the last meeting. Congratulations to our new President: Amber Middleton Vice President: Julianne Babel Treasurer: Danny Milkins Secretary: Skylar Ashby

EGRHS Stage Boosters

The EGRHS Stage Boosters are seeking parents interested in serving on the board. The Secretary and Vice President positions for 2011-12 are open, as well as a number of committee positions. Please contact Mrs. Julie Gotch if you are interested.