Drama

Golden text %22The Wizard of Oz%22 overlays a scene of characters walking through a red poppy field towards the Emerald City.

Auditions for EHS Drama’s Fall Musical, The Wizard of Oz, will be on June 9^th.

Students interested in auditioning need to fill out this form.

A blue square with a white theatrical mask in the foreground is to the left of the words %22WASHINGTON THEspians%22 in blue text, all set against a white background with yellow lines.

2024 Service Above Self Award By WA Thespian Board on February 26, 2024

The Washington State Thespians Service Above Self Award honors Thespian Troupe Directors and non-Thespian adults who have given of themselves in service to the mission of Washington State Thespians and Thespian Events.
Kate Wold was nominated by Ben Stuart. Kate has worked hard as a theatre educator and well deserves this award. She continues to put herself before others to further theatre education in Washington. She will be recognized at the Washington State Thespian Festival Friday, March 15.

Six young people pose in front of a colorful, geometric stained-glass window. — **2026-2027 Drama Club Officers**

President: Kira Thompson
Vice President: Luke Tan
**Secretary:** Emma Lee
**Treasurer:** July Cao
**Public Relations:** Sam Brown
**Thespian Liaison:** Neil Cardoso

International Thespian

Excellence Awards

Congratulations to Eastlake 2026 Thespy Winners!

The Thespys®, or International Thespian Excellence Awards, recognize the highest level of achievement in school theatre performance, technical theatre, playwriting, and filmmaking

This educational program celebrates the work of theatre students, giving them the opportunity to receive constructive feedback on prepared theatrical material, technical designs, plays, and short films, and recognizing their achievements on the chapter and national level.

Students enrolled in theatre classes or who participate in Drama Club events earn points towards graduating with honors as recognized by the International Thespian Society.

Join the Eastlake Drama Club!

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All students are welcome to join EHS Drama Club, Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30PM in the Theatre.

A blue and yellow circular emblem with the words %22Premiere Communities for Theatre Education 2022-2025%22 and %22Educational Theatre Association%22 is centered on a white background, with the text %22Proud School!%22 in large white letters against a blue speckled background at the top.

International Thespian Excellence Awards

Eastlake High School Receives National Recognition for Theatre Education Program

Eastlake High School Receives National Recognition for Theatre Education Program

Eastlake High School has been honored with the distinction of being named a Premiere Community for Theatre Education for its outstanding commitment in the field. The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) recognizes individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide theatre access and education to all students.

To qualify for the distinction, Eastlake’s theatre teacher, Kate Wold, answered detailed questions about funding, teacher development and evaluation, theatre class curriculum and participation, instruction time, facilities, and support for the theatre program. Responses were verified with official documentation and reviewed by the Educational Theatre Association.

Research affirms the educational and social-emotional benefits of participating in school theatre. In one study, at-risk middle school students who engaged in an after-school musical theatre program demonstrated improved confidence, creativity, resiliency, responsibility, collaboration, and sense of community. Another study found that students who received drama-based instruction made better connections to the curricular content. 95% of school administrators believe that theatre experiences improve students’ overall academic skills.

“EdTA’s vision is that every student will have access to theatre education taught by qualified educators as part of a well-rounded education,” said Chief Content Officer Allison Dolan. “We’re proud to honor Eastlake High School for helping to achieve that vision.”