If you are looking for entertainment, look no further than EMS ISD high school fine arts departments’ productions happening now through early February. Information for each play and musical at Boswell, Chisholm Trail, and Saginaw high schools is listed below, and everyone in the community, whether you have students in EMS ISD or not, is invited to enjoy the high-quality talent and entertainment of the students in EMS ISD high school fine arts departments.
Sister Act: The Musical
Saginaw High School Fine Arts
- Thursday, December 12 - 7 pm
- Friday, December 13 - 7 pm
- Saturday, December 14 - 7 pm
- Sunday, December 15 – 2 pm
Saginaw High School Auditorium, 800 North Blue Mound Road, Saginaw, TX 76131
Buy tickets at www.emsisd.com/SHSSisterAct
“Sister Act” is a feel-good musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film, with music by Tony and Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken. The story follows Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva forced into hiding in a convent after witnessing a crime. Posing as a nun, Deloris clashes with the strict Mother Superior but soon transforms the convent’s choir with her infectious energy and vocal talent. With soulful gospel music, energetic dancing, and a heartfelt story, “Sister Act” celebrates friendship and the uplifting power of community.
Cinderella: The Musical
Chisholm Trail High School Fine Arts
- Thursday, January 30 - 7 pm
- Friday, January 31 - 7 pm
- Saturday, February 1 - 7 pm
Jared Hardy Performing Arts Center, Chisholm Trail High School, 3100 NW College Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76179
"Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella," a beloved musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale, brings romance, whimsy, and a touch of magic to the stage. This timeless story follows Cinderella, a kind and spirited young woman living under the rule of her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella’s dreams of attending the royal ball come true, leading to a chance encounter with Prince Charming that could change her life forever. Filled with beautiful music and themes of kindness and perseverance, “Cinderella” will enchant audiences of all ages, reminding us that dreams can come true with a little bit of magic and a lot of heart.
One Good Thing
Boswell High School Theatre
- Thursday, January 30 – 7:30 pm
- Friday, January 31 – 7:30 pm
- Saturday, February 1 – 7:30 pm
- Sunday, February 2 – 3 pm
Black Box Theatre, Boswell High School, 5805 W. Bailey Boswell Road, Fort Worth, TX 76179 – Enter through door 53 on the west side of the campus.
Travis is a high school senior going through tough times: the girl he likes doesn’t even notice him, his parents are splitting up, and his older brother has been deployed to Iraq. All he really wants is to get through high school, but life keeps throwing him curveballs. Then there’s Erynne, a rebellious punk who might say Travis has it easy. She’s been kicked out of her home, living out of a minivan, and her boyfriend is on the verge of breaking up with her. Though they share a class, Travis and Erynne don’t know each other—yet their chance encounter could be the key to surviving the night. This play explores the resilience it takes to overcome hardship and the search for just one good thing in the face of tragedy.
Find all great EMS ISD Fine Arts events on the EMS ISD Fine Arts Calendar available at www.emsisd.com/fineartscalendar.
Previous Performances in the 2024-2025 Season
Clue: On Stage (High School Edition)
Chisholm Trail High School Rangers Production Theatre
- Thursday, November 7 - 7 pm
- Saturday, November 9 - 1 pm
- Saturday, November 9 - 7 pm
Jared Hardy Performing Arts Center, Chisholm Trail High School, 3100 NW College Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76179
Buy tickets at www.emsisd.com/CTHSClue
Inspired by the iconic 1985 Paramount film, which itself was based on Hasbro’s classic board game, “Clue” brings a lively mix of farce and mystery to the stage. Set in a secluded mansion, six curious guests gather for a peculiar dinner party, only to discover that murder and intrigue are the night’s true offerings. When their host turns up dead, everyone is a suspect. Led by the butler, Wadsworth, the colorful cast of characters – Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Colonel Mustard – scramble to identify the culprit as bodies begin to pile up. “Clue” delivers a comical whodunit adventure that will have fans old and new guessing who, where, and how until the very end!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Saginaw High School Theatre
- Wednesday, November 13 - 7 pm
- Thursday, November 14 - 7 pm
- Friday, November 15 - 7 pm
SHS Black Box, Saginaw High School, 800 North Blue Mound Road, Saginaw, TX 76131
Buy tickets at www.emsisd.com/SHSCharlie
Who wouldn't want to join Charlie Bucket on his thrilling journey through the magical world of Willy Wonka’s renowned Chocolate Factory? Now’s the chance to do just that! Audiences will meet memorable characters like Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Grandpa George, Grandma Georgina, Willy Wonka, and, of course, Charlie himself. Together, they’ll embark on an adventure filled with lessons in teamwork, self-confidence, and respect. Each cast member plays a unique role that fosters understanding and camaraderie as they lead the audience through a whimsical world of candy and chocolate dreams.
Shrek: the musical
Boswell High School Fine Arts
- Thursday, November 21 – 7:30 pm
- Friday, November 22 – 7:30 pm
- Saturday, November 23 – 7:30 pm
- Sunday, November 24 – 3 pm
Glenn D. Reeves Fine Arts Center, Boswell High School, 5805 W. Bailey Boswell Road, Fort Worth, TX 76179
Buy tickets at our.show/shrekatbos
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, “Shrek The Musical” is a Tony Award-winning adventure that brings all the beloved characters from the film to the stage, along with new songs by Jeanine Tesori and a witty script by David Lindsay-Abaire. The story follows Shrek, an unlikely hero and lovable ogre, on a life-changing journey with his hilarious sidekick Donkey and a headstrong princess who doesn’t quite fit the damsel-in-distress mold. Along the way, they encounter a fiery dragon, a pint-sized villain, a spunky gingerbread man, and a host of other quirky fairy-tale characters. “Shrek The Musical” delivers a lively, family-friendly tale that reminds everyone that true beauty lies within.
The Santa Chronicles
Chisholm Trail High School Rangers Select Theatre
- Thursday, December 5 - 7 pm
- Friday, December 6 - 7 pm
- Saturday, December 7 - 7 pm
Rangers Theatre Black Box, Chisholm Trail High School, 3100 NW College Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76179 – Enter through door 30 on the east side of the campus.
Buy tickets at www.emsisd.com/CTHSSantaChronicles
The Santa Chronicles includes two shows performed by the Rangers Select Theatre class, “Santa Man” and “Santa Napped.”
