Theatre Company Founded by SDUSD Student Four Years Ago Continues to Thrive
Four years ago a Mt. Everest Academy junior, Adira Rosen, approached principal, Courtney Brown, with a robust plan to start a theatre company at school. Today the company is thriving with an upcoming modern rendition of Alice in Wonderland debuting March 12, 13, and 14. The production cast includes close to 50 students ranging in age from 4 through 17 and showcases the unique structure of Mt. Everest’s non-traditional school setting where students in grades TK-12 have numerous opportunities to interact and build community. Ms. Rosen originally wrote that the goals for the company were to “provide a nurturing and educational opportunity for students to participate in theatrical productions” and to “teach versatile skills... that can be applied to many real-world situations.” Ms. Rosen grew up in children’s theatre and wanted to share her love for the arts with other students. Her original vision has truly come to fruition and is a fantastic example of student agency, finding your passion, and giving back to your community. Please come join us for a whimsical night of theatre and see our students in action!
Four years ago a Mt. Everest Academy junior, Adira Rosen, approached principal, Courtney Brown, with a robust plan to start a theatre company at school. Today the company is thriving with an upcoming modern rendition of Alice in Wonderland debuting March 12, 13, and 14. The production cast includes close to 50 students ranging in age from 4 through 17 and showcases the unique structure of Mt. Everest’s non-traditional school setting where students in grades TK-12 have numerous opportunities to interact and build community. Ms. Rosen originally wrote that the goals for the company were to “provide a nurturing and educational opportunity for students to participate in theatrical productions” and to “teach versatile skills... that can be applied to many real-world situations.” Ms. Rosen grew up in children’s theatre and wanted to share her love for the arts with other students. Her original vision has truly come to fruition and is a fantastic example of student agency, finding your passion, and giving back to your community. Please come join us for a whimsical night of theatre and see our students in action!
