One night only! Join us for the Middle School fall play, Rosemallow House on Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 PM in the Richard Perry Theatre. This spooky yet uplifting production is written by one of our very own, former Poly Arts faculty Monica Flory. Celebrate the season at Poly, with a hair-raising and captivating tale as it offers life lessons for the whole family to enjoy.

A Sneak Peek

On the outskirts of a sleepy American town, a mysterious mansion called Rosemallow House has fallen into disrepair and decay. While a group of greedy grownups want to tear down the house to build a luxury mall, some clever and quirky kids use the site for adventure and exploration. With the help of the house’s haunting spirits, the kids hatch a plan to prevent town leaders from erasing the past in pursuit of profits. Rosemallow House combines the creepy vibe of Stranger Things with the madcap mayhem of Scooby Doo in a challenging story where both kids and adults must come to terms with a buried past before they can build a future.

Poly Student Actors Are Ready for the Stage

“I play Specter, a ghost who’s more silly than scary,” says Alex A. ’29. “In one scene, Specter has to act, but he’s terrible at it—it’s a great chance to make my castmates laugh.” Despite this being his first non-musical production, Alex encourages anyone interested in theater to “…just go for it. I love that Poly theater feels like family, and after a while, the stage fright fades. It’s so much fun.”

“Being a ghost is really fun because you can go all out with crazy movements,” says Georgia K. ’29, who plays one of the ghostly characters. “Poly Arts productions are so much fun; being in a special community of actors means you really get to know people. I loved performing in Oliver! [Jr.] last year, and now it’s amazing to be onstage again, playing a completely different character. 

“In the play, my character, Soffit, is part of the PITS group, a quirky crew with a lot to say about greed and community—issues we see in real life, too,” explains Jackson P. ’29. “I’ve been in one musical and one play at Poly, and each experience has been special. The Poly Arts community is so welcoming, even on late rehearsal nights; everyone’s energy is so positive and infectious.”

Alessandra L. ’29, who plays Fern, says that her character is responsible and happy. “[It] has been so exciting. Fern is the ‘mom of the group,’ always prepared, with a positive outlook and even has a little crush on a new kid, Falcon.” Alessandra credits her friends and Mr. Coop [Performing Arts teacher Faculty Andrew Cooper-Leary] for making each scene unique. “This is my fourth Poly production, and I can’t wait to see what Upper School PolyArts has in store.”

Ella S. ’30 echoed her classmates in finding joy and freedom in expressing oneself creatively on stage. “I play Plinth… It’s fun playing her because I can really act clueless and silly without feeling awkward. I enjoy being able to express myself through the characters,” she said. Being in the cast also offers students like Ella a chance to bond with classmates and experience what’s involved in stagecraft. “I can act like the character I play without feeling embarrassed. Getting along with everyone and being able to be comfortable with each other was really fun. Seeing the set come together is also exciting because it’s always so detailed.”

Get Your Tickets 

Kick off the Thanksgiving holiday with our one night only performance. Families are asked to reserve tickets to attend our Middle School play Rosemallow House on Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 PM in the Richard Perry Theatre.

Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children/students.