Drama
The Seattle Prep Theatre Program is designed to enable students to discover their creative abilities while inspiring them to strive for artistic excellence. Our award winning Theatre Program gives students a wide variety of opportunities in the performance and production of live theatre. Our mission strives to achieve the following goals:
- To produce the highest quality performances we are capable of creating
- To challenge ourselves with productions that stretch our talents and abilities
- To encourage students to attain a mastery of the theatre arts
- To develop a life long appreciation for and involvement with theatre
- To develop integrity, positive attitude and rigorous work ethic in our company
Students at Prep are involved in every aspect of theatre, working on stage and behind the scenes as performers, directors, designers, builders, and crew members. Each year the program presents a three-show season that includes a play, a musical, and a student-directed festival of short works. Performers are selected through auditions, while technical roles are filled through an interview process.
Theatre courses at Prep include different levels of Acting, Communications, and Technical Theatre, giving students opportunities to build skills in performance, playwriting, voice, movement, design, and stage production. These classes combine creative exploration with practical experience, preparing students to understand both the artistry and craft of theatre.
Performance classes are taught by Theatre Director Adam Othman, and Technical Theatre courses are led by Technical Director Kristi Matthews, offering students guidance and expertise in all areas of theatre-making.
2025-26 Productions
Fall: Shakespeare in Love
Oct. 24 - Nov. 1, 2025
Winter: Les Misérables: Student Edition
Arts Week: May 11-15, 2026
Drama Club
Seattle Prep's Drama Club and Thespian Troupe is very active throughout the school year promoting theatre arts activities, performances and special events. Any student who is involved with our Theatre Arts program or has a passion for theatre is welcome to join. We have regular meetings plus sponsor special club events.
Students who earn honors in theatre program are eligible to join Seattle Prep's award-winning Thespian Troupe #7959 as part of the International Thespian Society. Since 2013 we have inducted nearly 200 students into the society. We participate in regional and state events and have won numerous awards for individual and troupe performances.
Social Media
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Meet Our Theatre Director
Adam Othman is a multi-disciplinary artist with extensive experience as a theatre director, actor, filmmaker, photographer, and educator. Since 2010, he has led the theatre and filmmaking programs at Seattle Prep, directing more than 30 productions and playing a key role in cultivating the next generation of performers and artists.
In addition to his role in education, Adam has performed and directed with numerous theatre companies throughout the Pacific Northwest, earning multiple awards for his artistry. A native of Seattle, he holds a degree in musical theatre performance from Seattle University. He currently serves on the board of Washington State Thespians and has contributed to numerous arts and education initiatives across the region.
Adam’s work is grounded in a deep commitment to arts education, community engagement, and the power of storytelling to inspire connection and transformation.
Award Winning Thespian Troupe
For the past three years, our Seattle Prep Drama Program has taken Superior Honors at the Washington State Thespian Festival for our productions of Hadestown (2025), A Midsummer Night's Dream (2024), and Into the Woods (2023). Our productions earned near perfect scores and two "Best Performance of the Festival" Honors. A number of Prep students were award Superior and Excellent Honors for individual, duo and group performances in acting, singing, stage management and film. Seattle Prep Troupe #7959 was also commended as a Silver Honor Troupe for our continued work and advocacy to build a strong theatre program that strives for excellence in artistic achievements and community outreach.
Fr. Healy Chapel & Theater
The Fr. Healy Chapel and Theater opened in 2008 and is the primary home for our performing arts programming. The theater seats 350 and is outfitted with the latest state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment, including 30 LED lighting fixtures and a digital audio board for clear sound. The front of the stage lowers, revealing a full orchestra pit. The theater is both our rehearsal and performance space.
Students interested in working behind the scenes are trained in stage management, lighting, sound, construction, scenic painting, props, costuming, and working our fly-rail rigging system. Students working on the production crew learn from professional designers and student crew leaders.
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