by Jane Austen, adapted by Kate Hamill
November 12-14, 2026 6:30 in the Poly Playhouse
Kate Hamill’s 2017 adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel “Sense and Sensibility” follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters — sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne, after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, the play is full of humor, emotional depth and bold theatricality!
Featuring Poly’s Resident Award-Winning* Improv Team:
A suggestion from the audience sets the wheels spinning and you won’t believe the hilarious results!
Follow their hilarious, fresh, exciting and interactive events including:
September 17-18 - TRYOUTS
October 10th RoleAbout Competition featuring last year’s Varsity Team
October 16th 6:30 - FALL POLYESTERS SHOW featuring our award-winning Varsity team!
October 19th 6:30 - Fall Improv Show featuring our new JV Team and Intermediate Class
March 31st - Spring Improv Show
June 1st - District Improv Show at Jordan
*1st Place RoleAbout Competitions 2019, 2022
*1st Place District winners 2023, 2024, 2026
2023 Advanced Classes Performing “Enough! Plays to End Gun Violence” as a nationwide event with special Long Beach invited guests such as the City of Long Beach, etc.
This year, Advanced students will prepare competition pieces to bring to the RoleAbout Theatre Festival. These pieces will come together for a wonderful showcase of the talent of these Advanced students. Intermediate will present improvisation pieces in line with the RoleAbout competition requirements.
Monday, October 19 6:30 in the Poly Playhouse
When a train-hopping con-artist, Harold Hill, meets River City, Iowa in 1912, will the town and the town librarian, Marian Paroo be hoodwinked? Will there ever really be a boys band? Does “the think system” work, or has he just filled the town’s minds with foolish dreams? Winner of 6 Tony Awards, a Grammy Award and a Golden Globe, this favorite Golden Age musical is sure to be a hit!
Dance Auditions are November 6. Singing Auditions November 16-17. Callbacks November 18-19th.
See “auditions” tab for more information and/or stop by 851
Shows are February 25-27, 2027
This is the 12th year of an annual event. Class winners compete for a cash prize with the rhythm, emotion, and wordplay of Slam Poetry, punctuated by Poly’s award-winning instrumental jazz ensemble. Qualified judges determine the winner.
Admission Money goes to the prizes for the student poets!
January 8, 2027
Advanced (Qualified 2nd/3rd year) Students have the unusual opportunity to work with Marcus Folmar, a professional screenwriter and actor from the National High School Institute of Northwestern University, one of the top theatre/film universities in the nation. Students are guided to write their own 10 minute original one-act plays. Several are selected to be produced each year. We call this "Poly Productions".
Additionally, this year, Intermediate Class will write 2 minute plays to be presented in the style of the Neo-Futurists!
April 29-30, 2027 6:30 Poly Playhouse
This year, Shakesperience will feature a variety of Shakespeare’s great plays, as the Play Pro students will take these competition numbers to DTASC Shakespeare Festival.
by William Shakespeare
Adapted by Linda Bon
and Play Production Class
Play Production Class Student Assemblies TBA.
DTASC Show April 23rd
DTASC Competition April 24th