Welcome to the North Valley Arts Academies in Theatre at
Shadow Mountain High School
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING ARTS EDUCATION!
1974-2024
The North Valley Arts Academy is a specialty arts program in theatre, dance, visual art, and music technology at Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona. We offer a rigorous, specialized arts curriculum with all the benefits of a classic high school experience such as sports teams, clubs and activities, homecoming, prom, and many more.
The NVAA Theatre program offers a performance and technical theatre track, with classes in film and television acting, musical theatre acting, lighting and sound design, stage design, and more. In addition, students who complete the necessary requirements can graduate with an honors NVAA diploma seal that recognizes their work as an arts scholar with NVAA.
Many of our NVAA students take advantage of the other great offerings at Shadow Mountain High School, including our DAAPS honors program, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), and Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement classes.
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2025-2026 MAINSTAGE SEASON
Chicago: Teen Edition
The Odd Couple by Neil Simon – Male and Female versions
Spring Play – April 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 2026 @ 7 PM
Shadow Mountain High School Auditorium –
2902 E Shea Blvd., Phoenix AZ 85028
The Odd Couple by Neil Simon
When carefree, spectacularly messy sportswriter Oscar/Olive Madison takes in his recently separated, obsessively tidy best friend Felix/Florence Ungar, the stage is set for a legendary comedic clash. Within days, Felix’s relentless cleaning and neurotic quirks push the easygoing Oscar to the absolute brink of insanity. As their wildly opposing lifestyles violently collide, the two friends must figure out how to survive sharing a roof without completely destroying each other. Neil Simon’s classic masterpiece is a hilarious, side-splitting exploration of the boundaries of friendship and the little quirks that drive us crazy. Grab your tickets now to experience the rapid-fire banter and unforgettable laughs of this beloved comedy live on stage!
Please be advised that this production contains comedic references to suicide, discussions of marital separation, and casual smoking and drinking. Suggested for ages 13 and above.
Tickets are available online here or at the door.
ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Awards 2025-2026 – Best Musical
Hadestown: Teen Edition
Response from the HADESTOWN audience
“Gorgeous! Oh my goodness, wow! Staging, choreography, all the tech, and those voices- really well done. “
“Saturday night’s performance of Hadestown was jaw-dropping! I’ve very rarely seen a high school cast completely captivate an audience like they did on Saturday. The performances were so strong. The blocking and choreography were so moving. A theater experience I won’t soon forget.”
“The show is beautiful in every way, and so relevant to this generation, and the difficult road that lies ahead. Bravo! The production is a true piece of art.”
“This show is Art. This show moved me. I didn’t want it. I wanted to go home. And in the end, it hit me in the gut. It made me feel.”
“You have really outdone yourself with this one! The ensemble is one of the most incredible ones I have seen. Everyone is giving 110%.”
“Amazing show. The kiddos rocked it. My sister is still talking about it ‘I can’t believe these are high school students, they are so professional.’ You all are the best and bring out the best in our talented students. Go Drama!”
If you’d like to support our amazing drama students and you live in Arizona, please consider giving your Arizona Tax Credit to SMHS Drama!
TAX CREDIT DONATION FORM
Troupe #1192 Thespian Shirts
Inducted Thespians! If you don’t have one, make sure to pick up an official Troupe #1192 Thespian shirt from Mr. Flowers.
Shirts are $15 each, cash or check (payable to SMARTS Parent Organization). Sizes are limited and are given out on a first come, first served basis!
Why join the NVAA program? Check out the link below!
North Valley Arts Academy Theatre in the press.
“Where Passion and Industry Intersect” –
City Sun Times
North Valley Arts Academies Theatre Program
INTEREST FORM
Want to become part of the NVAA Theatre Program?
Complete the interest form and join our Theatre family!
Collaboration with Disney Theatricals for Peter and the Starcatcher and Marvel One Acts
Shadow Mountain High School and the North Valley Art’s Academy Theatre Program worked with Disney Theatricals in New York as one of the few high schools across the nation to pilot Disney’s Peter and the Starcatcher and two Marvel one-acts before the amateur rights were released.
We provided Disney Theatricals with feedback on the challenges and opportunities these particular scripts provided for high school theatres.
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and the NVAA Theater Program was featured in Raising Arizona Kids Magazine – read the great press here.
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