This week we speak with a senior in our theatre class who is technically NOT in the theatre class! Join as we learn more about Lexi! While Lexi has been involved with our program over the last three years, she couldn't join the theatre class because it was full. So she did what any other resourceful person does when they want to be in the class even though it's full. She became a TA! This week Lexi talks about her journey through theatre, her time in the dance program and her life as a Dougherty Valley cheerleader!
He shaved his head for a role. He loves Safeway sushi. It has been mentioned that he may or may not be able to do a backflip. Join us this week as we speak with Mausam about his adventures in the DVHS Drama Program! He has worked both onstage and backstage and provides an interesting perspective on life not only in the drama room, but also at DVHS in general.
This week we are speaking with one of the newest students in the DV Drama Class! Jah is a senior who is new to DVHS. Join us we learn about his thoughts about Dougherty, his exposure to a class that he thought he would never take, and, of course, his hoops game!
We have a special guest this week! Normally, we interview seniors in our DV Drama program, but this week we get to speak to an alumnus who is coming back to visit, Jess Panganiban! Join us as Jess shares her post high school journey, her thoughts about college, Dougherty Valley, her time in the drama program as a stage manager, and how all of that allows her to make money at school doing something that she truly enjoys! We missed recording an episode last week due to the end of the quarter, but this episode definitely makes up for that!
He's in theatre, he's in band, he's in choir, and he also claims to be an athlete. Join us this week as we interview Aaron about his time in the theatre arts program. Hear about what got him involved, why his entire personality is based on food, why he prefers to be called "Alice" while in the drama room, and defend himself when asked why an "athlete" has difficulty carrying a smaller person off stage!
This week we have a special episode of Inside the DV Drama Room. We take a look back at our first production of the show in 2011 with cast member Taylor Kim! Taylor was a sophomore when she was tasked with bringing Romaine Patterson's life to the Dougherty Valley audiences. Listen in as we talk about her experience in this production, the impact that it had on her, and her advice for our current cast members.
This week we talk to the current Vice President of the Drama Club, Riyana! Riyana has been involved with the drama program since her freshman year and has worked both on and off stage. Last year she served as the stage manager for our fall production and our musical. This year, she is back on stage in our current production of The Laramie Project. Join us as we hear about Riyana's theatrical journey, what the future has in store for her, and her contribution to the collection of ducks in the performing arts center!
We are back for another season of Inside the DV Drama Room. This week we return with our first interview of the class of 2026. Join us as we speak with Isha as she discusses her love of film, her fondness for students from Texas, and how she will break any rule to make a late night run to McDonald's!
Just when you thought we were done, we have another episode! This bonus episode has Devi and Brianna serving as co-hosts interviewing EVERYONE in the advanced class! Join us for this fun bonus episode!
It's the end of the school year and our final episode! This week, we started a little earlier in the day and have invited our Theatre Arts 1 class to join the podcast! In this episode, we have two co-hosts to help with the interviews. Akash and Fiona (two officers for next year) ask some members of the class questions to learn more about the person and the class. Thank you for your support this year and hope you will continue to support the amazing incoming seniors!
This is our last recording of the year during our Advanced Theatre Arts class! That's not to say that it's our last podcast of the year, we have some interesting things in the works. This week we are speaking with the Drofficers (Drama Officers) that are in the advanced class to discuss some highlights of the year and goals for next year. We hope that you will once again join us, Inside the DV Drama Room!
What happens when you sign up to take a Theatre Arts class because you want another year with your freshman English teacher and then the year begins there's a different Theatre Arts teacher? Listen in as we speak with Schezy who has been crucial in creating some of the great make-up looks for our last musical. Schezy speaks about her time in class, her work on-stage AND backstage!
This week we are speaking with an alumnus of the DV Drama Program, Marie Bast! Marie was a member of the class of 2018 and was involved in the drama program for all four years and served as president of the drama club during her junior and senior years. Listen as we talk about her unique journey of finding personal fulfillment and happiness from high school through college and her current artistic path.
This week we are speaking with a senior who spent two year as part of the DV Drama program, but has moved to a new school for his senior year. Join us as we learn about what J has taken from the DV Drama program, how Dougherty differs from her new school, Heritage High School as well how it may differ from his first high school. He also shares a song written that was inspired by his time at Dougherty Valley.
This week we are speaking with the last senior in our advanced theatre classes! We could have interviewed her much earlier, but she wanted to be interviewed as close to her birthday as possible. While we couldn't accommodate that request, it is being uploaded the day after her birthday! Join us as we speak with Briana (with only one n)! Briana is a huge fan of theatre and is an incredibly talented performer and student! Her dedication to this program can be seen not only in her performances, but also in the work that she does as a drofficer!
This week we have a visit from the class of 2019! Jade transferred to DVHS during her junior year and immediately made an impact in the DV Drama Program. Not only did she participate in the courses offered, but she also performed in a number of productions, including roles such as Rizzo in Grease and Mimi in Rent. Join us to hear about her time in the DV Drama program and how it has prepared her for college and the pursuit of her post graduate studies!
This week we are speaking with a senior who is also a newcomer to the DV Drama Program. Michael joined our program this year and played major roles in two different productions! Join us as we learn more about what stopped Michael from joining the program earlier and what made him finally take the step of auditioning for a show. We also discuss his commitment to his role as Constantine and the impact it had on another student in our next production. Learn all this, and more Inside the DV Drama Room!
This week we are speaking with another senior from the DVHS Drama program. Nicholas is new to DV Drama, but he definitely jumped in with both feet playing the role of Gomez Addams in our recent production of The Addams Family. Join us as Nick shares his thoughts and ideas about being part of the DV Drama program, what it took for him to feel comfortable to take the chance on join a new group during his senior year, and how life experiences have shaped who has become of the past few years. Welcome to another episode of Inside the DV Drama Room.
*Please note that some of the conversation includes material that some may consider more mature than is normally included in this program, however, the material is in no way inapproriate.
She loves being a part of the theatre program, she loves soccer, and she loves Portugal! That may be all you need to know about this week's guest, but join us as we learn much more about Emily! Emily is currently preparing for her performance as Morticia in The Addams Family, and this week we talk about her journey in theatre, her thoughts on her sister, and what she hopes to do in the future. Join us for another episode of Inside the DV Drama Room!
Contrary to popular belief, Kristine is not a twin, but is often called the better Tiamzon. Join us this week as we speak with Kristine, a senior in our drama program who also serves as our Drama Club Vice President and the Stage Manager of our current production of The Addams Family! Kristine talks about her time in the program, the transition from onstage to backstage, and her adventures as a chipmunk. Join us here, Inside the DV Drama Room!