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. He is joined this year by an Assistant, Dave Elliot, who will assist at both the high school and at the Junior High with new Middle School Director, Audrey Peterson. 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 or Mr. Elliott at delliott@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. Once his email is set up you can contact him at dgallion@smadison.k12.in.us . REMEMBER this will not be available until the first week of school for new faculty members. The choir program is comprised of four performing choirs which include:Pendletones, Emerald Suite, New Edition and Added Attraction. They present four concerts each year.They also have parent support group called the Choral Boosters.
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.
