Theatre - Greater Atlanta Christian School
Theatre
Our award-winning theatre program is second to none.
GAC's Theatre program develops and stretches our dramatic arts students, enhancing poise, presence, and vocal expertise -- critical training for every student whatever the ultimate career path. Our alumni work from coast to coast in all areas of the theatre -- from script writing to technical arts to performance in front of the footlights.
Our program has won 22 state championships (Georgia High School Association and Georgia Theatre Conferences) and our student actors have repeatedly won the highly-respected Shuler Hensley Awards for High School Musical Theatre.
The Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center holds our state-of-the-art theatre which seats an audience of 400.
Drama is offered for grades K4-12th grade. Lower School students can participate in Drama as an after-school Discovery Activity.
Theatre I (9th-10th grade)
Theatre II (10th-12th grade)
Theatre Visions (11th-12th grade)
Theatre Production
Technical 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!
6th Grade Theatre
Advanced Theatre (7th-8th grade)
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.
One Act Competition
Shuler Awards
Shuler Nominations
Middle School Awards
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.⁠
High School
Middle School
Lower School
High School
Middle School
Lower School
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
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Elementary Theatre Discovery Activities
Contact
Kaitlyn Thames
Theatre Director
Sam Casey
Middle School Theatre