Valhalla High School's
Norse
Players
ABOUT US
Julius Caesar
The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza
Welcome to Valhalla High School’s Norse Players Theatre
Mission
Our mission is to foster creativity and collaboration among students. To instill empathy and develop a supportive community environment where all voices are heard and valued. We believe in the transformative power of theatre, and strive to create a safe space where all are welcome. We respect all people, and endeavor to be an accessible organization that removes barriers to engagement.
Our commitment is to instill a passion for life-long learning in those who come through our program. To provide an environment for growth amongst our students, school, and community at large.
Values
Opportunity
We provide students with the opportunity to learn and grow in the performing arts. To establish skills and practices that transcend the theatre and set them up for lifelong success.
Education
We promote the acquisition of foundational knowledge of performance and technical theatre. We emphasize critical thinking and workplace skills that allow students to excel.
Respect
We respect and recognize the many backgrounds, cultures, and identities that make up our community, and are committed to holding ourselves accountable to providing a space where everyone feels welcome onstage and off.
Expression
We seek to deliver to our audiences performances that entertain and express stories from across the emotional spectrum. To embrace many perspectives, foster belonging, and enhance human connection.
Collaboration
We prioritize inclusive practices, collaborating with a variety of professionals to foster diverse voices, talents and ideas.
Land Acknowledgement
We are making theatre magic happen on the ancestral home and unceded lands of the Kumeyaay, to who we extend our respect and gratitude. We honor The Kumeyaay Nation who have stewarded through generations the lands and waterways of what is now known as San Diego.
Departmental Awards and Recognitions
*Best Supporting Actress Legally Blonde: National Youth Arts 2013
*Participating School: "Making Magic/Defying Gravity" with Educational Theatre Association and the cast of the National Touring Company of Wicked.
*2nd Place Musical Ensemble Alice at the Palace: Musical Theatre Competitions of America 2012
*Best Female Soloist "Thanks Mr. Sondheim "Musical Revue: Musical Theatre Competitions of America 2012
*1st Place Set Design Alice at the Palace: Musical Theatre Competitions of America 2012
*Best Director Alice at the Palace: National Youth Arts Awards 2011
*Best Supporting Actress Alice at the Palace: National Youth Arts Awards 2011
*Best Director Grease: National Youth Arts Awards 2010
*Best Supporting Actress Grease: National Youth Arts Awards 2010
*Distinguished Theatre Program: San Diego Educational Theatre Association.
*2nd Place Musical Theatre Performance Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Musical Theatre Competitions of America:
*1st Place Costume Design South Pacific: Musical Theatre Competitions of America
*2nd Place Graphic Design South Pacific: Fullerton High School Theatre Festival 2009
*2nd Place Technical Theatre Olympics: Fullerton High School Theatre Festival 2007
*3rd Place Lighting Design Once Upon a Mattress: Fullerton High School Theatre Festival 2007
*Excellence in Theatre Education– TekGod Publications.
*1 of 5 schools accepted to the inaugural year of the Performing Arts Festival at Walt Disney World.
*Outstanding Achievement in Educational Theatre– Escondido Center for the Performing Arts.
Departmental Affiliations
International Thespian Society
California Educational Theatre Association
Thespian Canned Food Drive– “Trick or Treat so Tots Can Eat, ‘Cause Hunger is a Scary Thing”
San Diego Theatre Educators Alliance
Valhalla Theatre Arts are a program that relies on fund raisers and donations to help with the annual budget. Donations, sponsorships are voluntary and in no way attached to curriculum, grades or success in any of the classes or productions.
