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Theatre

Three actors in period costumes stand on a stage in the foreground, positioned in front of three decorated Christmas trees against a black background.

Find Your Role. Tell the Story.

Theatre at Mount Dora Christian Academy gives students a place to create, collaborate, and bring stories to life. Whether performing onstage or contributing behind the scenes, students develop confidence, communication, creativity, and teamwork through the shared experience of theatre.

Wizard of Oz Tinman

Bringing Stories to Life

A theatrical production brings together many different talents. Actors learn to develop characters and communicate with an audience, while students working behind the scenes help transform ideas into a complete production.

Through rehearsals and performances, students learn the value of preparation, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and trusting the people around them.

Onstage

Toyland Teamwork opening number

Students develop acting and performance skills as they learn to interpret characters, communicate through voice and movement, and grow more confident performing for an audience.

Behind the Scenes

Students in dress rehearsal

Theatre also creates opportunities to discover the work that makes a production possible, from sets and props to costumes, lighting, sound, and other elements of stagecraft.

Theatre Through the Years

MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATRE

Middle school productions give developing performers opportunities to experience the rehearsal process, grow in confidence, work as an ensemble, and bring a full production to the stage.

HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE

High school theatre challenges students to deepen their performance and production skills while taking on more complex roles, stories, and responsibilities.

The Stage Is a Team

Every production depends on a community of students working together. There are leading roles and supporting roles, performers and technicians, moments in the spotlight and countless contributions the audience may never see.

Together, students learn that the strongest productions are created when everyone brings their talents to the story.

Santa's workshop song in Toyland

From Rehearsal to Opening Night

Months of preparation come together when the curtain rises. Explore some of the productions, performances, and behind-the-scenes moments that have brought MDCA Theatre to life.

Experience the Arts at MDCA

The best way to understand the MDCA experience is to see it for yourself. Visit our campus, learn more about our Fine Arts opportunities, and discover a community where students are encouraged to develop their gifts and pursue their passions.

Theatre Faculty

Cheryl Abbate

Secondary Theatre Teacher, Department Chair