Season — Dr. Phillips High School Theatre Magnet

MEAN GIRLS

Book by TINA FEY
Music by JEFF RICHMOND
Lyrics by NELL BENJAMIN
Based on the Paramount Pictures Film MEAN GIRLS

OCTOBER 5 - 8, 2023

THE VANDAL

By Hamish Linklater

NOVEMBER 10 & 11, 2023
ALSO PERFORMING AT THE DISTRICT 5 THESPIAN FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 17, 2023

A KIND OF SAD LOVE STORY

By Jeffrey Lo

DECEMBER 7 - 10, 2023
IN THE STUDIO THEATRE

INTO THE WOODS

Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Book by JAMES LAPINE

FEBRUARY 15 - 18, 2024

XANADU

Book by DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE
Music and Lyrics by JEFF LYNNE AND JOHN FARRAR

Based on the Universal Pictures film with a screenplay by Richard Danus & Marc Rubel

APRIL 18 - 21, 2024
In the Studio Theatre

Tickets are on sale at www.teachtix.com/dphs

Dr. Phillips High School Theatre Magnet

6500 Turkey Lake Road
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 355-3293
https://drphillipshs.ocps.net

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Today our seniors passed along their monkeys to the juniors. This tradition involves the seniors passing along a department monkey with a written journal of advice and wisdom for the rising seniors.

Congratulations to Ensemble ‘24 on their final performance at DPHS last night at the senior VPA recital. These talented individuals are on their way to college, and we couldn’t be more proud of all their accomplishments these past four years. Here’s to a bright future for all of them!

Congratulations to all involved in this year’s Applause Awards. We’re thrilled to share this year’s results. Come join us at the award ceremony on June 1 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Today our juniors joined the DP Medical Academy students as volunteer victims for the Central Florida Disaster Medical Coalition. Students became victims for the disaster drill which served as a certification for locals who are joining the coalition.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Xanadu on a fabulous run!

“The theatre? They’ll just take some stinkeroo movie, throw it on stage and call it a show.” Come check out the roller disco at DPHS and have a great time at Xanadu, opening tonight! Tickets available at www.dphstheatre.com @mtishows #xanadu

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Xanadu opens in a week! Have you purchased your tickets yet? Don’t miss out on this hilarious Greek inspired musical disco! Tickets available at www.dphstheatre.com

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This week’s Thespian of the Week is freshman Isabella Drew! What is your favorite area of theatre? “Performing on stage.” What's your favorite magnet memory? “Districts because it was so much fun!” What's your favorite play/musical? “Les Miserables.” What is your dream role? “Belle in Beauty and the Beast .” Why do you love theatre? “I love being able to be someone else because I can leave all the stress behind. I also love the community. Everyday it’s something different and you never really know what's to come! I love being able to express my characters and being able to connect with my characters.” What legacy do you hope to leave with the magnet? “I hope to leave a legacy of not giving up and making sure that everything happens for a reason. Also that I just express myself and be who I want to be. Be positive!” If you could be in any TV show, what would you be in? “Modern Family.” Tune in next week to meet more of Troupe 4276!💙

More sights from day 3 at state

That’s a wrap on State 2024! We had an incredible final day at the festival which included our performance of THE VANDAL, masterclasses including DP 4276 alum @iammjscott, senior Demi Markland winning a $5000 scholarship from Florida Theatrical Association, and a reunion and celebration of the legacy of Ms Rugerio by the state festival.

Day 2 of state: we had several individual events today, including two top honors for duet musical and small group musical! More lunch around town, workshops, and ended the evening with Chicago!

It’s been an exciting first day at state! From individual events to mulling around downtown Tampa and an exiting mainstage, we’ve had a day!

This week’s Thespian of the Week is senior Rae Scaife! What is your favorite area of theatre? “Performing on stage.” What’s your favorite magnet memory? “Doing costumes during My Fair Lady.” What’s your favorite play/musical? “The Color Purple.” What is your dream role? “Diva Donna in Donna Summer the musical.” Why do you love theatre? “I love theatre because I see it as a place to express yourself and connect to others who have the same interests as you. The community is always welcoming and thriving no matter what.” What legacy do you hope to leave with the magnet? “I hope to leave a legacy of striving to be true to yourself no matter what happens.” If you could be in any TV show, what would you be in? “Shadow and Bone.” Tune in next week to meet more of Troupe 4276! 💙🎭