Simmons Theatre Department

Welcome to the Simmons Theatre Department!  Theatre at Simmons has several facets: in-class, technical, and extra-curricular.  Our in-class program is offered via the exploratory elective track.  6th graders will spend 9 weeks in the department exploring the basics of theater (movement, voice, and character).  7th graders will spend 9 weeks, with an option of electing an additional 9 weeks, expanding on what they learned in 6th grade while adding a basic knowledge of technical theater. 8th grade students will have the option of choosing theater by the semester or year.  These students will perform twice a year for the school and will serve as the department's public ambassadors performing at events throughout the city of Hoover.  In addition, they will delve further into technical theater as they design costumes and sets and also assist in the prop and set construction for the school plays.  Finally, these students have the option of serving as the technical crew for the school's competitive show choir that travels throughout the southeast performing.
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Extra-curricular theatre at Simmons allows studnets in other departments to participate in the performing arts.  In the fall we present a large scale musical.  Some previous shows include Honk! Jr., Music Man Jr., and Dear Edwina Jr.  Our 2012 musical, Once on This Island Jr. had the distinct honor of performing at the Alabama State Thespian Festival and the National Junior Thespian Festival in Augusta, GA.  In the spring, we present a play as part of our theatre outreach program.  This play targets younger audiences and travels to 5 local elementary schools to perform free of charge. 

 

We encourage ALL students to participate in the arts at Simmons MIddle School.  Participation in athletics, cheer/dance, acadmic teams, etc. does not effect your ability to become involved in at least one of the facets of our program.  Come check us out!