Roger Bacon Drama Guild Shines in Groundbreaking Collaboration with Ghostlight Stage Company

Roger Bacon High School's Drama Guild celebrated a successful weekend of performances on November 7–8, bringing two original works of theatre to life as part of a unique partnership with Cincinnati's Ghostlight Stage Company.

The production, One Act Double Feature: Teen Edition, featured two original plays, In Magnificent Glow by J. Evelyn Deaton and Waiting for Laura by Benjamin Miller-Jones and Justin King. The performances marked an exciting milestone for Roger Bacon, which became the first high school to pilot Ghostlight Stage Company's new educational theatre program.

Unlike a traditional high school theatre production, this collaboration gave students the rare opportunity to participate in the development and performance of original works written specifically for them. Throughout the process, Drama Guild members embraced new challenges in acting, directing, technical design and production while working alongside professional theatre artists.

The experience extended well beyond the Roger Bacon stage. Students participated in a question-and-answer session with theatre professionals and had the opportunity to shadow professionals at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, gaining valuable behind-the-scenes insight into the creative and technical work involved in professional theatre.

The culmination of these experiences came over the weekend, as the cast and crew brought both productions to the stage for the Roger Bacon community.

“This weekend challenged our students in ways they have never experienced before. To take on an ever-evolving, original piece of theatre and bring it to life with such grace, professionalism, and talent has been extraordinary to witness,” said Drama Guild Director Mrs. Stuard-Neal. “This experience marks an exciting new chapter for our Drama Guild, and I could not be prouder of how our students rose to the occasion. They have truly blown us away, and we are so incredibly lucky to call these young artists Spartans!”

The partnership with Ghostlight Stage Company reflects Roger Bacon's commitment to providing students with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. By connecting students with working professionals and challenging them to explore new creative opportunities, the program offered a unique glimpse into the world of professional theatre.

Roger Bacon congratulates the entire cast and crew on their outstanding performances and extends its gratitude to Ghostlight Stage Company for helping make this groundbreaking opportunity possible.

Bravo to our Drama Guild on a memorable weekend and an exciting new chapter for theatre at Roger Bacon!