ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL'S
OPENING ACT THEATRE COMPANY
SEASON 2026-2027
“IT'S ALL A MYSTERY"
Every show has some sort of mysterious element, whether it's an actual murder mystery, contains ghostly figures, or simply something unexplained.
CONTENT ADVISORIES regarding mature subject matter and language, and/or sensory effects, often are indicated on posters, but patrons are expected to do due diligence for any and all titles listed below by using an internet search engine for reading up on any summaries, cautions, themes and/or language included in any theatrical script or presentation. Typically, Acting Showcase and Senior Shorts are our "edgier" nights of student work. Announcements are made prior to the performances beginning when applicable.
Roosevelt's ROUGHRIDER RUCKUS*
Comedy and Improvisation Night
"Where the points are fake, but the laughs are real!"
During Back to School Night
Black Box Theatre
General admission: FREE.
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Murder on the Runway
by Richard Gremel
Produced by special arrangement with Brooklyn Publishers.
"Some say that fashion kills, and this play is no exception. Coffee Chantal, the biggest name in the industry, is preparing for her latest fashion show. The models are ready, the stage is set, and everyone can’t wait to see her newest designs. But as Coffee takes the stage, she suddenly falls over dead! Who could the murderer be? Was it a model, someone working the show, or a member of her own team? With the help of Detective Earl Lockholmes and Joanne Wadson, and a series of comical flashbacks, you will discover the killer while dying of laughter!"
Wed. Oct. 28 @ 7:00 P.M.
Thurs. Oct. 29 @ 7:00 P.M.
Fri. Oct. 30 @ 7:00 P.M.
Roosevelt HS Main Stage Theatre
Tickets: $8-$12
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TBA
by Unknown
Stage Left PDX alumni production
Dates and times TBA - might be double billed with Murder on the Runway
Roosevelt HS Main Stage Theatre
Tickets: $8-$12
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Acting Showcase*
Movement, monologues, scenes, and songs for upcoming competitions
Thurs. Feb. 4 at 7:00 P.M.
Black Box Theatre
General admission: FREE.
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Beetlejuice JR.
Music and Lyrics by
EDDIE PERFECT
Book by
SCOTT BROWN, ANTHONY KING
Based on the Geffen Company Picture, with a story by Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson
Fri. Feb. 19 @ 7:00 P.M.
Sat. Feb. 20 @ 2:00 P.M. MATINEE
Sat. Feb. 20 @ 7:00 P.M.
Thurs. Feb. 25 @ 7:00 P.M.
Fri. Feb. 26 @ 7:00 P.M.
Sat. Feb. 27 @ 2:00 P.M. CLOSING MATINEE
Roosevelt HS Main Stage Theatre
Tickets: $10-$18
Beetlejuice JR.
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
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(#p) 212-541-4684
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(#f) 212-397-4684
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Frankenstein*
by Roman Sanchez
Adapted from Mary Shelley's novel
Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus
Produced by special arrangement with playwright Roman Sanchez
Tues. Mar. 16 @ 7:00 P.M,
Wed. Mar. 17 @ 7:00 P.M.
Thurs. Mar. 18 @ 7:00 P.M.
Roosevelt HS Main Stage Theatre
*We are fundraising to take this show to State, where it is entered in the One Act Marathon,
Chapter Select category, in hopes of taking it to ITF 2027 on behalf of Oregon Thespians.
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Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit
by Jonathan Rand
Produced by special arrangement with playwright Jonathan Rand
Spring 2027 - week of May 17
during Intermediate Acting classes
Roosevelt HS Main Stage Theatre
Feeder schools will be able to book seats closer to the production date.
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Senior Shorts*
senior-written and directed one-act play festival
Thurs. May 6 at 7:00 P.M.
Black Box Theatre and Main Stage Studio
General admission: $10
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*RUCKUS Improv also often is seen at Acting Showcase, Senior Shorts, during March for Theatre In Our Schools Month, and available for hire to perform. Booking fees go toward student scholarships.