Mullen High School has a rich tradition in the performing arts, dating back to 1969 with its first production, My Fair Lady. Our acclaimed performing arts program features performances in the Rilko Theatre. These world-class venues, coupled with the skill of our performing arts faculty, who are all working professional artists, bring a unique experience to the Mullen High School student artist. We hope to see you at our next show!
My name is Nicoletta Maes, and I am delighted to join Mullen’s staff as the new Director of Theatre! Born and raised in Fort Collins, CO, I graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre, then went on to receive my Master of Education from the University of Northern Colorado. I’ve spent the last 3 years teaching in the Denver Metro area and am thrilled to bring my expertise and experience to the Mullen Theatre Department!
At Mullen High School, we take pride in our immersive and hands-on Theatre Department. Here is a snapshot of what you can expect from our program:
All aspects of the theater are truly student-designed and produced, including sets, lighting, costumes, props, marketing, and more.
Our program fosters real-world connections, featuring guest speakers, workshops with local theaters, and theatre-based trips outside of the state. We encourage our students to acquire relevant technical and networking skills, preparing them for a wide range of theatrical opportunities in the field.
We produce two plays and a musical dinner theatre each year
Our department hosts Theatre Troupe #778, an official student Colorado Thescon troupe. We also attend the Colorado Thescon festival annually.
We invite you to attend our fall production of Radium Girls on October 23rd, 24th, and 25th at 7 pm in our Rilko Theatre. We welcome all questions and invite you to be a part of our phenomenal department, where everyone is welcome and has a place and purpose.
Mullen's Theatre program will produce a comedic show this May to round out a full year of shows with The Odd Couple by Neil Simon. The cast will be doing an all-female version of the classic concept and show.
Shows will be May 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 7:00pm in the Rilko Event Center. Tickets are on sale now for $12 for adults, $5 for students and Mullen Students get in free.
Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double-date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head and sparks fly.
Yes! Students that participate in shows in any capacity receive points toward membership in ITS. Students earning 10 or more points are inducted into the Mullen troupe of ITS.
NO! Everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary. There are all kinds of opportunities besides being on stage including: set design, costumes, make up, props, sound, lighting, building, painting, publicity, house management, etc.
All rehearsals start at 3:30 and most go until 5:30. Two weeks prior to performances, rehearsals go later. A tentative calendar is always available with audition packets.
All those interested are able to participate in the Colorado Thespian Conference (ThesCon) in December. There will also be a Thespian Troupe Play in May where students make their own creative choices.
“Guys and Dolls was a wonderful experience! From the music to the lights to the acting, being in the audience was an absolute pleasure, I want to watch it again!"