Visual & Performing Arts Academy

Theatre Arts

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Building Confidence Through Performance and Creativity

The Theatre Arts program helps students develop performance skills, creativity, confidence, and communication through acting, musical theatre, technical theatre, and stage production. Students learn how to express themselves, collaborate with others, and bring stories to life through performance and design.

Through rehearsals, competitions, productions, and hands-on theatre experiences, students build skills that extend beyond the stage, including public speaking, teamwork, leadership, creativity, and professional presentation.

Course Sequence

Students progress through a four-year sequence that builds both technical skills and business knowledge.

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

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Students build advanced performance and production experience throughout the program.

Students develop performance, technical theatre, and production experience through shows, competitions, rehearsals, and theatre-based projects.

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“Yes, I competed at Thespians with my solo and other competition pieces like large group and small group. It was a really fun experience, and since this is my last year, I was worried about not getting into states, but I did.”

- Emilia Daulo (12th Grade)

Competitions and Achievements

Students in the Theatre Arts program regularly compete and perform through Thespian events, school productions, and professional theatre opportunities.

Achievements include:

  • 6 District Thespian Top Honors winners advancing to State competition in Tampa
  • Top Honors in solo musical, monologue, makeup design, and costume construction
  • Raymond Clay — Silver Knight Nominee for Theatre Academy
  • RMSH Thespian Troupe 6692 recognition

Career Pathways

The Theatre Arts program prepares students for careers in performance, production, communication, and creative industries.

Possible pathways include:

  • Acting
  • Musical Theatre
  • Directing
  • Stage Management
  • Theatre Education
  • Technical Theatre
  • Lighting, Sound, Set, and Costume Design
  • Film and Television Production
  • Communications
  • Public Relations
  • Creative Writing

Students also develop transferable skills including public speaking, collaboration, creativity, leadership, confidence, and professional communication.

Student Voices

Emilia Daulo

(12th grade)

“My academy is different from traditional classes because aside from learning stage skills, business, and acting, you also learn hidden skills like social skills and public speaking.”

Raymond Clay

(12th grade)

“You get to showcase your skills and your talent amongst your friends. You step out of your comfort zone, and it’s just all-around warmth and a good environment.”

Tene Scott

(12th grade)

“Theater helps with communication skills, helps us become more expressive people, and helps with different jobs in the future.”

Clare Hillary

(11th grade)

“My academy gives us skills that we can use in life. It helps me with public speaking, organization, and a lot of other things that will help me in the rest of my life.”

Anthony Sanchez

(12th grade)

“Theatre requires a lot of teamwork and a lot of work on the students’ ends in order to achieve everything our program has to do for shows and competitions.”

Learning Through Real Experience

Students regularly participate in performances, competitions, design work, rehearsals, and technical theatre projects that challenge them to grow creatively and professionally.

Through acting, musical theatre, costume design, set building, and competition preparation, students learn how to take creative risks while working as part of a production team.

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“Last year and this year I needed to do costume design for competition. It was hard and different from any other assignment, but it was really cool to combine my art and theater skills.”

- Clare Hillary (11th Grade)

“In freshman year, we had to write a one-act play, and we decided to make it into a musical as a group. It taught us to work together and get past deadlines.”

- Anthony Sanchez (12th Grade)

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Teacher Perspective
Ms. Sarah Evoy

“Drama is essential because it can be applied to almost every career in the world. Every person needs to be able to present themselves and speak clearly with energy in order to do well.”

Students gain both performance and professional skills, including:

  • Voice control and projection
  • Movement and physical expression
  • Character development
  • Script analysis
  • Stage positions and theatre terminology
  • Public speaking and presentation skills

Collaboration and creative problem-solving

  • Successful students also develop confidence, creativity, professionalism, resilience, and the ability to accept feedback while working in a supportive ensemble environment.

The program prepares students for college and careers by helping them build performance experience, technical theatre knowledge, communication skills, and the confidence to present themselves professionally in any field.

Advice for Future Students

Current students encourage future participants to be open, committed, and ready to step outside their comfort zone.

Emilia Daulo

“Just be free with it. Be ready and don’t be so shy, especially in theatre class.”

Raymond Clay

“Don’t be scared. Take it all in and just have fun.”

Clare Hillary

“Get to know a lot of people in the academy. It’s so much more enjoyable when you become close with the people around you.”

Tene Scott

“Stay focused. Theater is a lot of work, and if you want to be in this academy, you need to be focused, driven, and committed.”

Anthony Sanchez

“You’ve got to want it. If you want to be part of theatre, you need to show up for everything and stay prepared.”

Program Legacy

The Band and Orchestra program has created a culture where students grow not only as musicians but also as leaders, collaborators, and confident individuals.

Through performances, competitions, scholarship opportunities, and meaningful musical experiences, students graduate with the discipline, resilience, and lifelong appreciation for music that will benefit them wherever life takes them.

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