Drama
Truman's well known drama program has been led by Louis Volpe for 45 years. Prior to that time it was led by Mr. Crane Groucho who is now Truman's renowned Debate and Speech coach. The program is known regionally and nationally. They were honored for their excellence by being chosen to pioneer Les Misérables for high school use in 2001. They received that honor again in 2007 and performed the pilot of the student edition of Rent. Their latest musical is Blood Brothers, which opened in March 2009.
In spring 2006 Beauty and the Beast was performed, which garnered nearly-universal positive reviews. They performed the Disney- produced musical Aida in spring 2007. Past works include: Epic Proportions, Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar, Equus, Found a Peanut and Grease. They have been granted the rights to pioneer their next Broadway-born show, Spring Awakening. Spring Awakening premiered in November and it was a huge success.
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