Theatre

The foundation for High School theatre begins with Theatre I. Students will find an orientation to the theatre skills necessary to develop their creative talents. Each student will be given an opportunity to participate in creative theatre in order to secure a basic understanding and critical appreciation of theatre arts.

The student who begins this course should have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of theatre and plan to develop those skills in production. To assist the student in his growth, a variety of skill activities will be used. Among them will be duo scenes, elements of playwriting, improvisation, physical movement, and vocal technique. 

Advanced Theatre is a theatre ensemble designed to develop the students’ skills in the three areas of performing arts: drama, music, and dance. The students will be furnished with an opportunity to enrich their skills by participation in a variety of performances. This enables the students to increase the depth of their creative talents. The class will include participation in dramatic competitions and theatre conferences. It will also include participation in all musical theatre productions.

The Theatre Production class, focusing on lighting, sound, and set construction, is available to interested theatre students. Theatre Production is a class created to develop and build specific technical and artistic skills within the technical theatre crafts. Students will learn how to create design for live theatre. Students will be exposed to the basics of all areas and then specialize in a focus area of their choosing: lighting design, stage management, sound/special effects design, scenic design/artistry, and property design. Various professionals and guest teachers will be utilized to enrich the course work. This class provides a creative, challenging and nurturing environment for passionate and focused students to experience professional preparation for higher education or career in the technical arts field.

Technical Theatre is now an elective class available to high school students at GAC!  This semester or year-long course will be tailored to students’ areas of interests. The course provides a curricular overview of theatrical design coupled with personalized project-based learning, as well as opportunities for crew leadership within the GAC theatre season. Technical Theatre is not just for “theatre kids” it is a multifaceted discipline perfect for any student interested in live event production, woodworking, coding, computer systems, team management, or design. Course topics will include stagecraft, lighting, prop creation, sound engineering, costuming, show programing, stage management, scenic painting, rigging and more!

This course is an introduction to the study of the dramatic arts and dramatic presentation. Students learn fundamental presentation skills that are useful in theatre and many other areas of life. Students also explore the basics of various theatrical disciplines such as scene study, monologue preparation, stage combat, theatrical design, stage management, theatre games and improv. Students develop a working theatrical vocabulary and understanding of theatre history as a foundation for success at a higher level.

Students develop and exercise performance, collaboration, and creation skills with the opportunity to participate in the development and performance of a theatrical presentation. Students learn to solve staging problems as they face challenges present when communicating to a live audience. Students participate in an in-depth study of a unique theatrical discipline each time they take the course.

2022 Alice in Wonderland

5A Region champion
Best Supporting Performer Award for Amari Riley's portrayal of the Queen of Hearts
2 cast members named to the All Star Cast at Region and State GHSA One Act Competitions

2021 Steel Magnolias
Region champion
Best Show – Steel Magnolias 
Best Actress at Region and State level for Sofia Rama’s portrayal of Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie
2 cast members named to the All Star Cast at Region and State GHSA One Act Competitions

2018 
Region champion
Recognized as :

• Best Show
• Best Ensemble
• Best Leading Actor
• Two cast members named to All-Star Cast

2023 Matilda
Showstopper Award for the Ensemble’s performance of "Revolting Children"

2022 Anastasia
Spotlight Award for the Ensemble’s performance of "Stay I Pray You"
Best Performance by a Leading Actress, Georgia Thomas as Anya

2019 Les Misérables
Best Director, Kristy Winkes

2018 My Fair Lady
Best Performance by a Leading Actress, Parker Jennings as Eliza Doolittle
 
2017 42nd Street
Best Performance by a Leading Actress, Parker Jennings as Dorothy Brock

2016 Mary Poppins
Best Supporting Actress, Parker Jennings as Mrs. Banks

2023 Matilda

• Best Supporting Performer – Max White 
• Technical Execution - Sam Casey and Abbey Duke
• Choreography - Kara Johnson and Becky Mason
• Honorable Mention - Overall Production
• Honorable Mention - Ensemble

2022 Anastasia 

• Best Leading Actress – Georgia Thomas 
• Honorable Mention – Sound Design
• Honorable Mention – Supporting Performer – Max White  
• Honorable Mention – Supporting Performer – Lorelei Osborne 

2021 Little Shop of Horrors 

• Supporting Actress
• Music Direction

2019 Les Misérables

• Best Director
• Best Musical Director
• Best Choreography
• Best Lighting Design
• Best Technical Execution
• Best Overall Show
• Best Leading Actor
• Best Featured Actor
• Honorable Mention—Leading Actress
• Honorable Mention—Costuming

2023 - The cast of "Miss Nelson is Missing" won best play at the Georgia Theater Conference in Columbus, Georgia. Daniel Hosein, Livia Lin, and Bella Smith were named to the all-star cast.

2022 - The cast of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" won second place at the Georgia Theater Conference. Ben Hawkins was awarded best actor. Riley Shababy and Morganne Shoop were named to the All-Star Cast.

2020 - The cast of “The Velveteen Rabbit” won Best Play in the Virtual Georgia Theatre Conference. Ryan Mossedeghi was recognized with the award for Outstanding Performer, and Bella Medina was awarded Best Crew. Ryann May and Maren Jacquet were named to the All-Star Cast.⁠

• October 10: Competition One Act Play: The Outsiders
• November 9-10: Visions and Theatre 2 Class Shows: Fiddler on the Roof and Treasure Island
• January 17-18:  Theatre 1 Class Show: The 39 Steps
• March 7-9: High School Winter Musical: The Little Mermaid
• April 25: High School Theatre Showcase: We Could Never Showcase

• October 17: One Act Play: The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood
• November 6: Theatre 6 Class Production: Some Sixth Graders' Spectacular Scenes
• November 12 & 13: Advanced Theatre Class Production: A Year with Frog and Toad
• March 20: Theatre 6 Class Production: How To Theatre!
• March 26: Advanced Theatre Class Production: Short Plays
• May 9-11: Middle School Musical: The Wizard of Oz

• December 14-15: Lion King Junior