Theatre Teacher – Siobhan Buckman
Upcoming Theatre Department Events
High School Musical – May 16, 17, 18, 2012
Basketball star Troy Bolton and smart girl Gabriella Montez break stereotypes and challenge the status quo in Disney’s hit classic High School Musical. This up-beat production takes a fun look at one of life’s most awkward stages – high school – while giving everyone a chance to laugh, smile and sing along. The TIS version of High School Musical will feature seasoned thespians and theatrical newcomers plus music by the Glee Club, the Chamber Ensemble and other TIS musical artists.
Tickets for High School Musical will be available for purchase in the TIS office two weeks prior to the performance.
Theatre Department
The theatre department at TIS supports and promotes the creative work that starts in the classroom by giving students an opportunity to present their creations to a live audience. As classroom creativity comes alive through practical application, students build confidence and discover their artistic voice.
Theatre, like music, also builds a sense of community and belonging, a critical stage in development for secondary students. Opportunities are eagerly pursued which give students ownership of the creative process, such as set design and construction, costume design, music composition and student directing.
Twice a year, the secondary theatre and music departments combine to stage two theatrical productions. Auditions are open to all secondary TIS students. Past productions include “Arabian Nights,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” and “Into the Woods.”
Productions are presented in the school auditorium, the Black Box, or at a local theatrical venue in Tashkent.
Fall 2011 Secondary Production
To see photos from the Fall 2011 production, click here
The wonderful, mystical land of Arabia comes to life at TIS through the adventurous tales of love, princesses, jealousy, sailors and intrigue in Dominc Cooke’s Arabian Nights. The story unfolds in the palace of a mighty king on the night of his wedding. The king’s new bride, unfortunately, faces certain death the following morning unless she can charm her vindictive husband with her gift of storytelling. What follows is a creative and imaginative journey that leaves the king – and the audience – spellbound.
Arabian Nights – The Cast
Sharahazad – Sheila, 10
King – Joydeep, 10
Dinarzad/Good Sorceress – Camila, 9
Vizier – Alexander, 11
Queen/Steward – Mrinalika, 9
Ali Baba/Cook – Omar, 9
Ali Baba’s Wife – Sailaja, 10
Kasim/Bahman – Sung Keun, 11
Kasim’s Wife/Servant – Eshana, 6
Captain/Tailor’s Wife – Evgeniya, 10
Bab Mustapha/Hangman – Nobonita, 12
Ali Baba’s Son/Doctor’s Wife – Seo Yeon, 6
Marjanah – Aziza, 12
Little Beggar/Old Man – Mattheo, 6
Tailor – Jasmin, 9
Doctor/Customer 1 – Kate, 7
Merchant – Yasmin, 6
Watchman/Customer 2 – Hee Young, 9
Chief of Police – Seung-Yeon, 9
King/Perviz – Miraziz, 12
Sidi Nu’Man – Nikita, 7
Haroun – Zoya, 9
Amina – Tahmina, 6
Queen – Malika, 12
Parizade – Jaryeong, 10
Steward – Sang Min, 12
Steward’s Wife – Shari, 10
Old Woman – Sidra, 12
Bird – Anastasia, 11
Eldest Sister – Anna, 11
Second Sister – Sana, 11
Past Productions