Theater can be an elective or extra-curricular for our students. We offer theater at the junior high and high school level, with multiple offerings.

Fall & Spring Productions

We proudly host 2 productions each year, with students in grades 4th though 12th a part of the shows. Our students work together on all aspects. The magic makers behind the scenes handle lights, sound, choreography, props and costumes. Opportunities for our actors can be a lead role, part of the ensemble and/or something in between. Our older Panthers mentor and coach our elementary students as young as 4th grade that are part of the production.

Competitions

The high school and junior high actors also have the option to compete at a theater festival(s), MIFA One-Act, and Forensics (Speech) competitions. With strong performances, they have been invited to compete at the State level each year.

Highlights of Recent Performances

• The fall show in 2023, Once Upon a Mattress, set new records for our theater program, including 4 well-attended shows and Sunday's show selling out. The cast included actors as young as 3rd grade, all the way through 11th grade, with the average age being 11 years old.
• Our high school theater students placed 6th at States and our junior high actors performed at the Mid-Michigan Theater Festival, where several students received superior ratings in 2023-24 school year.
• The Spring musical in 2024, Alice in Wonderland Jr., was well attended and ended the 3 show run with a special performance at the historic Temple Theatre. 
• Annie Jr. was performed in the fall of 2024 and sold out all performances. The cast includes students as young as 4th grade and staff members.