Lord of the Flies
October 2025
In the midst of war, a plane evacuating a group of schoolboys from Britain is shot down over a deserted tropical island. With no adult survivors, the boys, ranging in age from six to twelve, are left to fend for and govern themselves.
At first it feels like a game. A conch shell is found, and bestowed the symbolism of a ‘talking stick’. A leader is elected in Ralph, who assigns duties to ensure the group’s survival. A hunting party is formed, with Jack at its head. But soon Jack is jealous of Ralph’s power, and begins to cause divisions amongst the boys, prioritizing bloodthirsty pig-hunting over Ralph’s more practical shelter building.
The situation escalates when a strange flying shape is mistaken for a beast, and the boys begin to be afraid. Innocent parties like the philosophical Simon or the hapless Piggy will be caught in the crossfire as Jack and his followers grow increasingly savage in their actions. More than just pig’s blood will be spilled before long.
November 2025
Everybody loves the international bestseller and award-winning book, The Rainbow Fish, with its wonderful message of friendship and belonging. With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her!) kind. But when Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps him learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.
The Addams Family Musical
April 2025
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
The Rome High Theatre Department is pleased to offer special weekday performances for students and teachers of ALL THREE shows this year!
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Peter Pan!
June 9th-13th, 2025
Join the Rome High Theatre Department for a week of theatre fun and exploration led by RHS Theatre faculty and staffed by theatre department students. Campers will gain valuable theatre skills as they mount a fully-staged production in JUST ONE WEEK! Open to rising 2nd-8th graders from ANY school!