Department Announcements

"Is That Really Scary?"
​Children's Show 2020 - Virtual Edition

Debuts Friday, October 30th at 7pm.

Open to All Ages! Free of Charge!

​Show Synopsis:
Albert, a precocious 9-year-old, sets on a quest to test a theory about our history's terrifying monsters by interviewing witches, zombies, vampires, and ghosts.  As he dives deeper into his findings,  Albert realizes the most frightening ideas exist within himself and the unfortunate realities of the world. Will the witches cast a spell on him to change his life forever?  Will the zombies convince him that life should be seized before it's too late?  Will the vampires teach him about love of all things?  And will the ghosts scare the Dickens out of him? 

Up Next... It's A Wonderful Life!
See Winter Play Show Page for Audition Information!

Due to circumstances concerning the COVID-19 outbreak, Neuqua Valley Theatre welcomes donations to keep the program running efficiently. Donations will directly contribute in continual student opportunities.
Donations can be made out to NVHS Theatre
and mailed to the following address:
Neuqua Valley High School
attn: Johnathan Pontarelli
2360 95th Street
Naperville, IL 60564
Neuqua Valley Theatre is committed to bringing meaningful and impactful opportunities to students. For the Fall 2020 Theatre Season, we may not have theatre in a traditional sense - but we will still perform! 

​ Check out the season tab to hear from our directors of the opportunities that are in store.

Students can follow us on our Twitter and Instagram social media sites to stay current of announcements.
Twitter - @NeuquaTheatre
Instagram - NeuquaTheatre 
Please sign up for the Remind texts only if you are new to the program and wish to receive text message reminders. If you have signed up in the past, you are still registered in the class.
Text class code @neuquath to 81010 
Mr. Pontarelli, Head Theatre Director
johnathan_pontarelli@ipsd.org

NVHS Courses: Theatre Arts 1 & Theatre Arts 2

The theatre program is proud to have available the English elective classes Theatre Arts 1 & 2. Throughout both semester long courses, students will perform small scenes, short monologues, and participate in fun improvisational activities, all the while learning basic conventions of theatre (i.e. history, clowning, commedia dell'arte, playwriting, set design, lighting, and costume design). We encourage students to speak with their NVHS guidance counselor on the possibility of enrolling in these unique courses.

Land Acknowledgement of
​The Potawatomi Tribe

In offering this acknowledgment, Neuqua Valley Theatre affirms Indigenous sovereignty, history, and experiences as Illinois school district IPSD 204 is on Potawatomi land.

For more information, please visit the US Department of Arts and Culture website.
Are you a young actor that ​needs help auditioning?
​Already cast in a show, but want extra practice with a qualified director?
Click the above link to find out more.