Theater Related Organizations

Deaf Drama - Deaf Drama offers the opportunity for Hearing-Impaired students interested in theater to explore their talents.  Productions are presented in the tradition of the National Theater of the Deaf‑‑every line is signed and spoken.  As well as developing acting skills, students learn the techniques of "shadow signing" and "shadow voicing."  The club presents a children's show in December and a major production featuring deaf actors.

Drama Club - The Drama Club is not only for those students who have the desire to perform.  If you have an interest in the behind the scenes or design aspects of theatre, Drama Club is for you.  The Club produces four productions a year, periodically more.  In the fall it is either straight drama or comedy.  Winter is the season for the Rookie One Act and the musical.  Spring brings the Spring One Act and a strong involvement in the Variety Show.  Besides these exciting theatrical experiences, the Club attends the Illinois State Theatre Festival.  The organization also tries to attend several professional productions during the year, usually at a discount cost.

Lights, Sound and Scenery  - Designed for those people who are fascinated with the technical aspects of the theater‑‑lights, sound and scenery.  Members work on the school plays and set-up and run the sound and lighting for school assemblies, meetings & concerts held in the auditorium.

Variety Show - The Spring Variety Show is open to all Hinsdale South students.  Annually, this "show" is put together for the benefit of Student Council programs.  In past performances, a wide variety of performers have joined in on the action, countless HSHS students have been both seen and heard on the South Stage.  Cast members are chosen based upon auditions.  If cast, each cast member is expected to attend all rehearsals leading up to the show.