History
A Legacy of Theater at Griswold High School
The Griswold High School Drama program has been part of school life since Griswold High School was incorporated in 1936. Early yearbooks document theatrical traditions such as senior plays as far back as the 1940s, and over the decades, Griswold Drama has grown into a program known for both its longevity and its heart.
Today, the program proudly continues that legacy with an annual fall play and spring musical—traditions that have been in place for more than 26 years and continue to evolve with each new generation of students.
Our Productions
Below is an ongoing archive of Griswold Drama productions we’ve been able to document. As we continue to research yearbooks and records, this history will keep growing—just like the program itself.
Musicals:
Directed by Raymond Churchill:
2026 Shrek the Musical
2025 Godspell - Watch the trailer video here
2024 Legally Blonde
2023 The Wedding Singer
2022 Grease - Watch a video to the cast and crew here
2021 cancelled due to COVID-19
2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
2019 Cinderella
2018 Little Shop of Horrors
2017 Little Mermaid
2016 Jesus Christ Superstar
2015 Footloose
2014 Tarzan
2013 9 to 5
2012 Anything Goes
2011 Guys & Dolls
2010 The Sound of Music
2009 Wizard of Oz
2008 Beauty & the Beast
2007 Grease
2006 Les Mirerables
2005 Pippin
2004 Fiddler on the Roof
2003 The Music Man
2002 Pirates of Penzance
2001 Joseoh and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2000 Little Shop of Horrors
1999 Annie
1998 Bye Bye Birdie
1997 Godspell
1996 Oklahoma!
1995 Oliver!
Directed by Others:
1987 Grease
Plays:
Directed by Timothy Moore:
2025 A Bench in Dragonfly Park
2024 This Murder Was Staged
2023 The Knight in my Locker
2022 Play On!
2021 The Test
2020 virtual due to COVID-19: Saturday Night Soliloquies; An Evening with Shakespeare
2019 Alice in Wonderland
2018 Heaven Can Wait
2017 The Miracle Worker
2016 Twelfth Night
2015 Chasing Charming
2014 Noel Coward's Long Island Sound
2013 Mrs. McThing
2012 A Midsummer Night Dream
2011
2010 The Crucible
2009 The Front Page
2008 Cyrano de Bergerac
2007 Macbeth
2006 The Man Who Came to Dinner
2005 Our Town
2004 Romeo & Juliet
2003
2002 Arsenic and Old Lace
2001 You Can't Take it With You
Leadership & Lasting Impact
Griswold Drama has thrived thanks to the dedication of educators, artists, and volunteers who believed in setting the bar high.
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Raymond Churchill, Griswold High School's Vocal Music Director, has directed the spring musicals since 1995. Shrek the Musical marks his 30th production at GHS.
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Timothy Moore, a GHS English Teacher, has directed the fall play for over two decades, guiding students through thoughtful, creative storytelling.
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Robert “Bob” Brouillard directed many Griswold musicals prior to 1995 and played an important role in shaping the program’s early years. He was also a wonderful music teacher and coach at GHS.
With Gratitude: Honoring Those Who Made a Lasting Difference
Griswold Drama is built on the passion of people who gave their time, talent, and hearts to students.
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Kevin Kinsall
Music Director for 20 years! Thank you for your partnership!
In Memoriam:
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Mrs. Jayne Maynard
Costume Director, educator, and mentor. A longtime Griswold High School Consumer Sciences teacher, Mrs. Maynard supported countless productions through costume design and care. She and students also provided delicious food and service for many dinner-theaters and other events for the music department. Her impact on the drama and music programs will not be forgotten. -
Matt Babcock
Griswold High School alumnus and Technical Director. From middle school through adulthood, Matt devoted himself to theater design and excellence. His leadership, high standards, and love for Griswold Drama—including favorite productions Jesus Christ, Superstar and Tarzan—continue to influence students and alums today.