McCarthy Drama Club is an after school club whose mission is to allow students the creative opportunity to express themselves in a safe and fun way. Students are introduced to the art of acting in order to develop an appreciation of the art and as a tool for self-realization. The Drama Club offers participants the chance to experience the excitement and rewards of theater arts while developing poise, social skills, confidence and the ability to work with others.

Our Annual Show is announced on the first day of the School Year, and Auditions are generally near the end of September. Rehearsals and Backstage activities run October through January, and the show usually opens the first weekend of February for 3 performances. It is open to all our 7th & 8th grade students, and we welcome students of all acting, singing and dancing ability to join us in creating a magical performance! In partnership with the McCarthy Backstage Club, we bring to life a fully licensed production for a community audience of up to 600 at each performance.

Life is a theatER set...

For over 20 years, the McCarthy Drama Club has been bringing live student-focused theater to the Chelmsford Community!

For 2026 we are proud to present Mean Girls, Jr.