For the first time in school history, Durant High School’s theatre department has been selected to perform its one-act production of A Christmas Carol at the Florida State Thespian Festival. Before heading to Tampa to showcase their talents on the state stage, the students are inviting the community to a special benefit performance.
The free performance, dubbed ‘Christmas in March,’ will take place on Friday, March 13, at 7 p.m. in the Durant High School auditorium. While admission is free, the theater department will be accepting donations to help cover unexpected costs, including rerenting costumes and festival-related expenses.
“This is a huge milestone for our students and our program,” said Steve Arment, Durant’s drama teacher. “We are excited to share the show with the community before representing our school at the state level.”
The Florida State Thespian Festival begins on Wednesday, March 18, in downtown Tampa. Durant’s theater students hope this send-off performance not only entertains but also highlights the dedication and hard work they’ve put into the production.
Arment added that the students are thrilled to bring the timeless story of A Christmas Carol to life and gain recognition for their efforts at a statewide festival.
Community members are encouraged to attend, enjoy the show and support the students as they take this next exciting step in their theatrical journey.
Durant High is located at 4748 Cougar Path in Plant City. For tickets and information, visit the theater website at https://durantdrama.ludus.com/.
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