Alexander Pope once said,“Act well your part; there all the honor lies.”  The truth of this statement is the center of the RCHS theatre program.  Students involved in the RCHS dramatic arts will find themselves acquiring theatrical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills that will serve them well for the rest of their lives if they are open to the magic of theatre and how it can change their hearts.

Why join theatre?  Because it makes lives better!

1.  Theatre does no harm.

2.  Theatre is an expression of a basic human need.

3.  Theatre brings people together.

4. Theatre helps build appreciation for democratic life, enhances argument discourse, and increases one's ability to empathize.

5. Theatre contributes to education and literacy.  It has been shown to sharpen attention, quicken mental shifts, and enhance language skills.

6.  Theatre rebuilds neighborhoods and contributes to industry.

7.  Theatre "influences the way we think and feel about our own lives and encourages us to take a hard look at ourselves, our values, and our behavior."