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. Mrs. Brown earned both a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Theatre and Speech Communication from Ball State University. She has had continuing education from a number of places including the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Disney Institute, and the Broadway Theatre Teachers Workshops in New York City.

The Department offers classes in all facets of theatre with a varied curriculum  to accommodate both the performer and the technical students. Performance classes also have the opportunity to participate in offsite workshops in New York City and at Walt Disney World. Both of these conducted by renowned Theatre professionals.

Pendleton Players present 3 theatre productions each school year including a straight play, and two musicals. The Thespian Troupe is the honor society of the theatre program 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.  The school has held this charter since 1998. 

For more information go their website at www.pendletonplayers.com and to contact Mrs. Brown by email jbrown@smcsc.com 


















Band
(Click Link above to go to the Band Site)

The Band area is under the direction of Chris Taylor, Alec Newman, Asst. Director of Bands, Adam Brosman, Director of Percussion. The Band area is comprised of Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Winter Percussion, and Guard Unit. They have a full complement of staff to strengthen the skills of students in all areas of Music performance including Color Guard.  They are the recipient of the IHSAA All Music Award again this year.

They have a parent support group called the South Madison Community School Band Boosters. The Band has performed at a number of prestigious events and parades.  For further information regarding the band program and staff check out their website at www.phhsband.com or you can reach Mr. Taylor at  ctaylor@smcsc.com.




 













Emerald Suites
State Champions 2022 & 2025

Pendletones 
State Champions 2022


Choir Department

The Choir Department is under the direction of Erin Archer. The Choir is comprised of several performing choirs which include: Pendletones, Emerald Suites, New Edition, ACT and Added Attraction. They have won numerous awards in Show Choir Competition and have qualified 3 of their competitive show choirs for state competition in the past. They also host their own show choir competition, Arabian Spectacular in January  The choirs also present three concerts each year and are supported by the Pendleton Heights Choral BoostersThe choir program is looking forward to another year of competitive show choir, as well as another year of making wonderful music.  










This page was last updated: August 13, 2026


The Pendleton Heights High School Performing Arts Department is dedicated to bringing the arts to our students and the community through classes and performances. The Department includes the Auditorium and Technical Theatre areas, BandChoral, and Pendleton Players. For more information regarding any of the areas of the Performing Arts Department, click on the appropriate button at the left.



Performing Arts Department
Pendleton Heights High School
One Arabian Drive
Pendleton, IN  46064
(765)-778-2161 extension 6088
 Chris Taylor
Director of Bands
PHHS
Alec Newman
Asst. Director of Bands
PHHS
Adam Brosman
Director of Percussion
PHHS
 Jaqueline Brown 
Auditorium Director
Technical Director
Pendleton Players Director

Jim McGee
Pendleton Players
Music Director



August 15
Auditions Fall Play
(Sign Ups online beginning August 14)

August 18
Theatre/ Pendleton Players
Call Out & Information Meeting 
6:30 p.m.

August 21
DEADLINE FOR CREW APPLICATIONS

September 10
IHSAA Principal's Meeting
9:00 a.m.

September 16 & 17
Fall Play (T.B.A.) Performance
7:00 p.m.
Tickets Available August 30

September 19
Auditions Fall Musical
(Sign Ups online beginning September 15)

September 23
Parent Teacher Conferences
3-7 p.m.

October 8
In Concert Performance​ (Choir)
7:00 p.m.
Tickets Available September 8

October 20
Band Concerts
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Tickets Available September 20

November 13 & 14
Fall Musical Performance (T.B.A.)
7:00 p.m.
Tickets Available October 13 

November 23
National Honor Society Induction
7:00 p.m.

December 3 & 4
PHMS Drama Club Performance
6:30 pm
Tickets Available November 3 & 4

December 9 & 10
Yuletide Celebration (Choir)
7:00 p.m.
Tickets Available November 9

December 11
PHMS Band Christmas Concert
6:30 p.m.
Tickets Available November 11

December 14
PHHS Band Christmas Concert
7:00 p.m.
Tickets Available November 14

Second Semester Events Will Be Posted January 5th 











Theatre Call Out/Information Meeting
Tuesday August 18
6:30 p.m.


Fall Play Auditions
August 15
Sign Ups Online
Available at 11:00 am on August 14
IF school is cancelled on Friday these will be reschduled.



For the latest Information join the Auditorium Group in Parent Square