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The Southwell Players and International Thespians are the theatrical group at Strake Jesuit. The Southwell Players have been a Jesuit tradition for over 40 years. The Southwell players include both the boys and the girls from St. Agnes and other participating schools. They are named after the British Jesuit saint, Robert Southwell.
Strake Jesuit has been a member of International Thespians since 1998. Troupe 4970 recognizes the work and commitment of outstanding theater students. Students must complete the equivalent of 100 hours of quality work in order to be inducted into the International Thespian Society.
Strake Jesuit has been a member of International Thespians since 1998. Troupe 4970 recognizes the work and commitment of outstanding theater students. Students must complete the equivalent of 100 hours of quality work in order to be inducted into the International Thespian Society.
Student-Directed One-Act Plays!
Come see the Southwell Players in this year’s Student-Directed One-Act Plays, SDOAPs, running from April 30th through May 3rd. Directed by students, and including a premiere performance of a student-written work, this year’s SDOAPs are sure to be a hit!
Presented by The Southwell Players, Strake Jesuit's theater troupe.
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“Court Case 1225: World v. Claus” by Sebastian Puerto ’26
Facing the wrath of Judge Remmington, Santa Claus entrusts his closest and only ally Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to defend him in the court of law against prosecutor John/Jane Doe, and their long list of incriminating charges. Chaos ensues in the courtroom as Santa loses control and an unexpected figure makes their presence known in the court of law. When the chaos reaches its peak, the world sits at the edge of its seat, awaiting a shocking and outlandish verdict.
Premiere performance by International Thespian Playwriting participant & Strake Jesuit Student
“Drugs Are Bad” by Jonathan Rand
Brad comes home from school one day to find his parents waiting for him, deeply concerned. They have found a secret that Brad stashed away in his underwear drawer: an algebra book. That's right -- Brad has been studying behind their backs, instead of following his parents' strict insistence on sex, drugs, and rock & roll. What unfolds is a parody of all those insufferable after-school specials that made us who we are today.
Licensed through jonathanrand.com
“Enough” by Pat Montley
What gives meaning to life? What do the rich owe the poor? How can we disagree without being disagreeable? Who deserves forgiveness? Is it ever OK to compromise our values? Which is more important—justice or mercy? Does the end ever justify the means? How can we move beyond racial stereotypes? Whose life is worth living and who gets to decide that? What would you sacrifice to save the earth? These are some of the questions posed by this collection, whose characters—parents and children, friends and lovers, colleagues and classmates, constant comrades and scary strangers—grapple with injustice, love, political passion, fear of dying and the curse of conscience.
Licensed through dramatic publishing
“The Absolute Most Cliched Elevator Play in the History of the Entire Universe” by Werner Trieschmann
When a crowded elevator becomes stuck, one of the passengers, a playwriting instructor, thinks that everybody is in fact trapped in a cliched play by an inexperienced playwright. After all, the elevator does contain a quick-tempered Biker, a spaced-out New Age Woman, and an agitated Pregnant Woman. But when the Instructor goes searching for the playwright, the elevator expands to include even more stereotypes including over-eager cheerleaders, a Goth Kid who writes bad poetry and, of course, a clown. Will the Instructor find the playwright before the cliches become out of control?
Licensed through Playscripts.com
“Roll Over, Beethoven” by David Ives
Robin, a shy teenager, comes for a first piano lesson to Dr. Felix Goldenbaum, an effusive and eccentric teacher. Robin is amazed to find that she must "play" for Dr. Goldenbaum even though there is no piano -- at least, no visible piano. In the end, in spite of the lack of a piano, Robin makes wonderful music with the help of the mad Doctor. So does the Doctor.
Licensed through Playscripts.com
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