As an IB school with a strong emphasis on the performing arts, NPA educates its Young Actors Guild with a performance of a different play every year.

Join us for this 2025’s Jr./Sr. Play, “Rhinoceros” by Eugene Ionesco

📍 Performed at Gist Theater, Cal Poly Humboldt, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata.

Performances Times:
Thursday, 1/23 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 1/24 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 1/25 – 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

🎭 Play Summary:
In this play, every character but one man turns into a rhinoceros, which helps the audience wonder, “What does it truly mean to be human?”

🎟️ Admission is $20 general, $5 students at the door.

For more information call (707) 822-0861.

 

---

Why theatre education matters

Acting roles from different situations, time periods, and cultures promotes empathy, while the risk-taking of acting gives students a sense of confidence. Collaboration is key from stage design to on-stage performance.