Theatre

Our AMAZING theatre teacher:

MARYDELL MERRILL - HHS

Bringing excellent theatre education to the students of Hamden Public Schools!

About theatre in Hamden....Our theatre department has been well known throughout the state and region for many years. Beginning with great teachers and directors like Joseph Juliano and Julian Schlusberg, the department has always worked to provide students the opportunity to explore the worlds of acting and technical theatre, through classes and after-school productions. The theatre department believes that educational theatre should be a training ground for students. A focus on creativity, communication, empathy, safety and professionalism helps prepare students for things to come later in life, whether in theatre or other careers. The Hamden High Mainstage Ensemble and Hamden Middle School Center Stage provide students the opportunity to put their learning into practice with a play and musical each year.

HMS Spring Musical:

The Magical Land of Oz

Congratulations to the Hamden Middle School Drama Club on their stellar performances of "The Magical Land of Oz"! Everyone did a fantastic job and we had wonderful audiences there supporting our students! Stay tuned for photos!

HHS Spring Musical:

Little Women

Congratulations to the Hamden High School Mainstage Ensemble on their spring musical production, "Little Women"! The show was absolutely stunning. Stay tuned for photos from this wonderful production!

HMS Fall Theatre Workshop Showcase

Congratulations to the HMS Theatre Workshop students on their amazing performances December 5th!

HHS Fall Play: Picnic

Congratulations to the Hamden High School Mainstage Ensemble on their performances of "Picnic" by William Inge, and thank you to everyone who attended!

Mainstage Children's Theatre Ensemble

Hamden High School students work together to create a traveling theatre production to perform at our elementary schools each year, and they are always well-executed and entertaining! This year was no exception, with songs from everyone's favorite movies, storytelling, and even some audience participation!