“Through this musical, I transformed from being shy on the stage to gaining confidence through my talents. I also had discovered a community that made my high school career all the more special.” -Caislyn Hummel, Class of 2022
Theater opportunities at CCS begin in fifth grade, giving students an early chance to explore the stage. Middle school students present a spring performance each year, while high school students take part in a fall play and a spring musical. All productions are held in Central’s state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center, providing a professional setting for our talented casts and crews.
Drama productions at CCS do more than entertain — they help students discover and develop their creativity, self-expression, and storytelling abilities. Through the rehearsal process, students gain valuable skills such as memorization, choreography, teamwork, and public speaking confidence.
Whether the story is a comedy, drama, mystery, or historical piece, our middle and high school ensembles learn to collaborate closely and bring characters to life. Rehearsals include theater games, lessons on the art of performance, and focused work on characterization — creating a rich, memorable experience both on and off the stage.
Recent Play Productions Include:
Quilters
Charlotte's Web
You Can't Take It With You
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Pride and Prejudice
The Diary of Anne Frank
Alice in Wonderland
Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
Recent Musical Productions Include:
The Sound of Music
Annie
Aladdin, Jr.
You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
Beauty and the Beast
Tarzan
The Little Mermaid
The Wizard of Oz
Mary Poppins
Christa Wolf
Theater Arts Coordinator
Christa graduated from Rosedale Bible College (Certified in Biblical Studies with emphasis in Missions), Columbus State Community College (Associate of Arts in Communications), The Ohio State University (B.A. Theatre Arts with Honors Concentration on impact of Theatre on Community Development), and the University of Akron (M.A. in Theatre Arts Education). She has been involved in school settings for 25 years as a substitute teacher. She worked for 19 years at Rosedale Bible College as the overseer of the Drama Department and taught several courses as Adjunct Faculty. Since relocating to Kidron five years ago, Christa has been working through supplemental contracts with various local schools, including Central, and independently through Sonnenberg Children Theatre in cooperation with the Kidron Community Historical Society.
