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
Choral Programs
The Choral program is pleased to welcome Mr. Daniel Gallion as the new Choral Director at Pendleton Heights High School. He is a graduate of Ball State University and has strong background and experience in both show choir and classical music and promises to be a great addition to the Performing Arts Department. You can contact him at dgallion@smadison.k12.in.us . The choir program is comprised of four performing choirs which include:Pendletones, Emerald Suite, New Edition and Added Attraction. They present three concerts each year.They also have parent support group called the Choral Boosters.
The Performing Arts Department Secretary is Mrs. Joyce Daugherty who can assist you with any financial, ticketing, or Department questions or problems. She can be reached at jdaugherty@smadison.k12.in.us.
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. Arrangements have been made for a Summer 2009 production of the musical Footloose! Click for more information regarding production dates and times.
