Red Dragon Players
The Austin High School Theatre Department
Bringing up the curtain
on 115 years of Theatre!
EXCELLENCIA CONSUETUDO EST
Excellence in Theatre since 1908
Spring 2024
The Theory of Relativity
May 9 - 12, 2024
Preas Theatre
This moving and unconventional song cycle bursts with originality as it examines the interconnectedness of us all through life's shared experiences - from the hilarious to the heartbreaking. From Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian Hill (The Story of My Life), The Theory of Relativity is a joyous and moving look about our surprisingly interconnected lives. Whether you're allergic to cats, in love for the first or tenth time, a child of divorce, a germaphobe or simply a unique individual, audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this fresh new musical.
TICKETS ON SALE AT THE DOOR
$10 adults & $5 students
DNA
May 9 - 12, 2024
Preas Theatre
When a group of teenagers’ bullying of another student goes too far, they are left with an unplanned death [Adam] on their conscience. The mixed up group panic and decide to cover up their involvement in Adam's death. However, when they realize their deception has worked and actually brings peace to their confused lives, how do they move forwards? The teenagers split into two camps when they realize that their actions have framed an innocent man for their crime. But is this enough of an incentive to put right their wrong? And what happens when the presumed dead come back to life? Dennis Kelly’s twenty-first century play for young people calls society’s response to cruelty, bullying, peer pressure and pack mentality into question. Are these behaviors societal and learned, or are they inherent in us all?
TICKETS ON SALE AT THE DOOR
$10 adults & $5 students
Winter 2023
Newsies Jr.
February 16-17, 2024
Preas Theatre
When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right.
~ Music Theatre International
Did you know that the Austin school district gives sports and band programs between $120 to $150 per student versus $40 per student to the theater program?
We depend on the generosity of our parents and community to help the AHS theater department thrive.
Your contribution will help us put on professional-level productions, send our students to theatre state competitions and workshops, and help with improvements to the theater.
Please sponsor our 2021-22 season with a generous donation. Many options are available. Thank you!
PRODUCERS
The Faludi Family
The Helsey's
Bill and Shelley Kilday
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
Silke Morin and Nelan Schwartz
The Szymczak Family
Captain Ouzos
Cosmo, Elliot, Rory & Phineas
BENEFACTORS
Heather, Lucia and Espen Hansen
Judy & Jim Brush
The Calhoun Family
The Ku Family
The Lehrach Family
The Nash Family
PATRONS
Leslie Blanton
Michelle Bertelsen
The McConnell Family
Todor Family
SUPPORTERS
Ashley Beard
Allison Crutchfield
Amanda Kroll
Billy & Annie Dragoo
Claire Jones
Cortney Easterwood
Daniella Sadeh
David Sanger
Denise Garcia
Drew and Stacy Mackintosh
Emily Howell
Hilary Whitfield
Kelly Unberhagen
Kristy Anderson
Leigh de la Reza
Nicole Stover
Noah De Lissovoy
Patrick Yonnone
Rachel Thomas
Raul Mello
Rebecca Williams
Ryan Leugers
Santiago Cotera
Sean Henry
Shelley Solka
Sheyla Gonzalez
Stacey Gardner
Summer Orthman
Catherine Wusterhausen
John Shepperd
Kathryn Erwin
Natasha Siefritz
Sean Peterson
Shaina Byron
Opportunities
2023-24 Booster Club Executive Board
President: Shelley Kilday
Secretary: Allison Crutchfield
Treasurer: Shannon Szymczak
Faculty Advisor: Annie Dragoo
2023-24 Booster Coordinators
Communications:
Communications:
Social Media Coordinator: Emily Howell
Volunteer Coordinator: Denise Garcia
Publicity Coordinator: Emily Howell
Webmaster: Leslie Blanton
Production Support Team:
Show Dinners Manager Denise Garcia (Pepper's Mom)
Show Sales Manager: THIS COULD BE YOU!
Show Flowers Coordinator: Nicole Stover (Jackson's Mom)
Show Concessions Coordinator: Summer Orthmann (Ava's Mom)
Fundraising Team:
Business Sponsorship Coordinators : THIS COULD BE YOU!
Morale Team:
Spirit-wear Coordinator:
Alumni Relations Manager: Karen Mahoney
Camp Red Dragon Helper: THIS COULD BE YOU!
Email president@reddragonplayers.com to volunteer!