Loran G. Skinner Auditorium
Pendleton Players and Technical Theatre
The Loran G. Skinner Auditorium, Pendleton Players, and Technical Theatre areas are under the direction of Jacqueline Brown. Mrs. Brown coordinates all scheduling and usage of the Auditorium areas, and serves as the Director of the Pendleton Players, Tech Crew, and all areas of the Theatre program. The Department offers classes in all facets of theatre with a new curriculum that began in the 2007-2008 school year.
The Thespian Troupe is the honor society of theatre and is comprised of students who have earned points through participation on stage and behind the scenes to join. This is an internationally recognized organization devoted to excellence in theatre. To contact Mrs. Brown by email jbrown@smadison.k12.in.us. (Please be sure to indicate purpose in your subject line so the email is not blocked.)
Band
The Band area is under the direction of Mr. Chris Taylor The Band area is comprised of Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Guard Unit. They have a parent support group called the South Madison Community School Band Boosters. The Band recently placed 9th in the State Fair Band Day competition. For further information regarding the band program check out their website at www.phhsband.com or you can reach Mr. Taylor at ctaylor @smadison.k12.in.us
Choir Department
The Choir Department is under the direction of Mrs. Jenni Westman. The Choir is comprised of five performing choirs which include: :Added Attraction, New Edition, Emerald Suite,Pendletones, and a new jazz choir.. The choir presents three concerts each year and are supported by the Choral Music Boosters. The choir program is looking forward to another year of competitive show choir, as well as another year of making wonderful music. You can reach Mrs. Westman at jwestman@smadison.k12.in.us.
Congratulations Mrs. Daugherty
The Performing Arts Department Secretary, Mrs. Joyce Daugherty has been promoted to the position of Principal's secretary. She has been a wonderful asset to our Department and will be sorely missed by all of the staff, students, and parents in the Performng Arts! We would like to thank her for years of service in our area and congratulate her on her new position. Financial questions and concerns should now be directed to the head of each individual area.
Community Theatre
The Pendleton Community Players present summer, community productions, which has been partially funded through a grant from the South Madison Community Foundation. It is open to anyone in the community interested in participating in summer theatre. The scheduled production of The Wedding Singer to be presented in July has been canceled due to a number of circumstances beyond our control. We appreciate your support and hope to see you next summer.
