Routt Catholic Students Stage Comedy, Spotlight School Arts Access

Routt Catholic High School staged The Intervention, a one act comedy about a family that enlists a professional to stage an intervention for a father who cannot stop making inappropriate dad jokes. The theater class produced the play and performed it at 7 p.m. on Sunday in the Martha Routt Room, with admission offered to the public at no charge. The evening provided students an opportunity to perform before a local audience and the community a chance to attend a free cultural event.

The production emphasized experiential learning through performing arts, from acting and stagecraft to production logistics. For students, the public performance is a practical component of classroom instruction, allowing them to apply skills learned during the semester and to build confidence in front of an audience. For parents and neighbors, the show was a visible demonstration of the school’s investment in arts education.

Local impact extends beyond entertainment. Free admission lowered barriers to attendance, helping families and residents participate without cost, and reinforced the school as a community gathering place. The use of the Martha Routt Room for the performance also illustrates how school facilities serve civic and cultural functions for Morgan County residents.

The event prompts institutional and policy considerations. Maintaining vibrant theater and arts programs requires sustained administrative support and stable funding within school budgets. Community turnout and feedback from events like this inform decisions by school leaders and local boards about resource allocation. Residents weighing priorities for school budgets and bond measures may consider attendance at performances and volunteer support as measures of community interest in arts programming.

Those interested in supporting future productions can connect with Routt Catholic High School to learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. The Intervention demonstrated how student theater contributes to civic life, education, and local culture, and it highlighted the practical implications of decisions about arts funding and school programming.