Faupel Performing Arts Club
The Faupel Performing Arts Club stages three dynamic main-stage productions annually.
The Faupel Performing Arts Club offers interested middle school and high school students an opportunity to develop a lifelong appreciation of live theatre through drama productions. Students develop performance and technical skills by being involved with all aspects of the theatre experience.
2019 - 2020 Performance Schedule
Play selections change each year based on student interest. All performances are signed in ASL with voice interpretation.
HIGH SCHOOL THEATER
Fall Roadshow: The Canterbury Tales
Directed by Leigh Clapp
Geoffrey Chaucher's classic collection of tales comes to life in an ingenious adaptation. The plot features a group of travelers who set out for Canterbury on a pilgrimage. To pass the time they amuse each other with a storytelling contest. The best story wins a prize. Unforgettable characters entertain with wit and humor in this spirited, charming production.
The approximate run time is 70 minutes. Although the play is open to all ages and suitable for upper elementary and older, the show contains mild adult themes and references to alcohol.
Showtimes:
Columbia Campus - Denton Auditorium
- Friday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Frederick Campus - Ely Auditorium
- Friday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 14 at 4:00 p.m.
Spring Play: Lion King
Directed by Jalen Whitehurst
TBA
MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATER
Winter Play: HERStories
Directed by Shannon McDonald and Chaz Joseph
March is National Women's History Month. What a better way to pay tribute to our history than to watch HERStories? Women over the years have made an impact, they have achieved the unthinkable, dared the impossible, and broke through barriers. Directed by Shannon McDonald and Chaz Joseph in honor of Women's History Month, Frederick Campus middle school students will be performing four women from our history. Come learn about these women, and you will leave inspired!
The approximate run time is 45 minutes and the show is open to all ages. This production contains sword fights and death re-enactments.
Showtimes:
- Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. - NEW DATE
- Friday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. - CANCELLED
- Saturday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m. - CANCELLED
Ticket Reservations
Tickets are available for reservations via email at faupelperformingarts@msd.edu or may be purchased a the door before the show. Doors close 10 minutes prior to showtime.
Tickets are $8 for adults and for MSD students older than 13 years old and $5 for children and MSD students up to 12 years old. Tickets can only be purchased with cash or check; credit cards will not be accepted.
All performances are in the Ely Auditorium on Frederick Campus: 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21701.
Past Productions
Spring 2019 | Tarzan |
Winter 2018 | A Winter Carol |
Fall 2018 | The Emperor's New Clothes |
Spring 2018 | Channel 150 |
Winter 2017 | How the Grinch Stole the Holidays |
Spring 2017 | Snow White Goes West |
Fall 2016 | Frozen |
Spring 2016 | Beauty and the Beast |
Fall 2015 | Around the World in 80 Days |
Spring 2015 | Beverly Hillbillies |