Sheldon High School Summer Theatre

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Begun in 1972 by Jay Shelp, Sheldon High School Summer Theatre is the only high school repertory company in the state of Iowa and one of only a few in the nation. The program is notable because it is the only such program that occurs at a non-performing arts high school. SHSST presents six full-length shows over the course of six weeks during June and July. Students are responsible for all aspects of production, ranging from marketing to set-building to acting. The program is mainly staffed by SHSST alumni. Mrs. Lissa Lane Johnson now directs the program.

The production schedule for the 2008 season is as follows:

June 5-7, 8 PM: Steel Magnolias
June 12-14, 8 PM: The Philadelphia Story
June 19-21, 8 PM: Get Smart
June 26-28, 8 PM: A Christmas Carol
July 3-4, 7 PM; July 5, 2 PM: Peter Pan (children's show)
July 10-12, 8 PM: The Music of the Night (musical revue)