Show Dates: December 11 & 12, 2025
Show Times: 7:00pm
Location: SMS Cafeteria Stage
Tickets: $7 Adults / $5 Students & Seniors - Purchased at the Door
Details: Approximately 60 minutes plus a 10-minute intermission.
SMS Bobcat Players (Drama Club)
SMS Drama Club puts on two (2) shows each school year.
A Fall Play in December
A Spring Musical in April/May
Our performances are held at the SMS Cafeteria stage for the fall play and at Thornton Academy’s Auditorium for the spring musical.
Student participation is found at all levels of producing the show. From the stage to behind the scenes our students are the make up of the entire show.
If you have any questions, please contact Drama Club Director Megan Orlandella at morlandella@sacoschools.org.
Photo Credit: Conrad Sastre
Theater Events
SMS Fall Play: The Wizard of Oz
When Dorothy drops into the Land of Oz, only one thing is certain: she’s got to find her way back to Kansas. A funny and fast-paced journey down the yellow brick road ensues, as Dorothy and her new friends travel to the fabled Emerald City to meet the Great Oz. When Oz demands a steep price for sending her home, a perilous new adventure begins. Adapted by Erin Detrick; From the book by L. Frank Baum.
Audition Notice:
Thank you to all who came and auditioned. We are thrilled to have an extremely talented cast of actors. If you have any questions or concerns about your role in the show, please contact Miss Orlandella directly.
Backstage Crew Information:
Want an opportunity to be part of the Drama Club but prefer to be behind the scenes instead of under the lights? Then the Backstage Crew is the place for you. We have opportunities for students to learn all aspects of backstage work– from lights and sound to set building and costume/prop collection. If you are interested in joining the crew, please fill out the Crew Form within Google Classroom. Reach out to Miss Orlandella for the Google Classroom Code.
First Crew Meeting: Tuesday, October 7th from 3:15-4pm in the Cafeteria.
Performances:
SMS Spring Musical: Shrek Jr
Auditions: January 20, 21, and 23, 2026
Performances: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7pm & Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2pm at Thornton Academy's Garland Auditorium
Theater Staff
Megan Orlandella, Drama Club Director
Chelsey Hazelwood, Music Director - Spring Musical
About the Director
My name is Megan and I am so excited to be entering my 3rd season as the SMS Bobcat Players Drama Club Director. I have been interested in theater since I was very young and have participated in local theater productions through the Saco School System since I was in 3rd grade. After promotion from SMS in 2013, I became a student director/assistant to the director from 2013-2015. While in High School, I danced in shows including West Side Story and Mary Poppins. I also worked in tech at Thornton Academy. In 2015, I began working alongside theater director, Gwyenth Nicholson, as the choreographer for the spring musicals. I worked on shows such as Alice in Wonderland Jr, Bugsy Malone Jr, Lion King Jr, Peter Pan Jr, Willy Wonka Jr, and Aladdin Jr.
In 2023, I took over the program as director and have been lucky to watch it blossom into a beautiful and thriving program. Since becoming director, I have led this amazing group of students through four (4) productions, I Hate Shakespeare, Beauty and the Beast Jr, Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, and Beetlejuice Jr. I am looking forward to continuing to grow the program and inspiring SMS students with the art of theater.
Outside of being the program director, I work as a Substitute Teacher at SMS and own a dance studio in Biddeford called Dance With ME Maine. (Photo Credit: Mahaley Hallet Photography)
Leadership & Director Opportunities
8th Grade Student Opportunities
8th grade students can apply to be a student director during the fall of their 8th grade year. Selected students will be assigned to block small scenes in the show and help to make decisions about the show alongside Miss Orlandella throughout the process. This does not disqualify students from being in the show; it just allows extra responsibility and leadership opportunities.
High School Volunteers
High school volunteers gain valuable leadership experience by working in collaboration with Miss Orlandella in various roles, such as stage manager, choreographer, crew, and more!
