VVHS Theater Recognized

Congratulations to the students and staff of Valley View High School Theater. Their fall production of the Thornton Wilder classic, “Our Town,” was adjudicated by the California Educational Theater Association (CETA), and earned the students certificates for “Outstanding Theatrical Work.” Valley View Theater teacher Jeanine Lopez said that as her program has begun entering competitions, the quality of student work has also improved. Twenty-two of her students participated in the Drama Teacher Association of Southern California (DTASC) Division Festival last October at Temecula. It was the first time for Valley View at DTASC and the first time the students participated in any drama competition. The fact that they came away from that event with a few recognitions has only fueled their desire to improve their skills. “Participating in competitions and shows helps my students recognize their potential for success and improve their confidence,” said Lopez. “When other students see this happen to their peers they want to participate, and this has helped my program grow.”