Rising 9th Graders

Welcome…

We are so excited that you are interested in pursuing theatre at Cambridge High School. While we are still a very young program, under the direction of Mr. Cory Kelley, we have already experienced a tremendous amount of success. In the early phases of the pandemic, in the fall of 2020, we were recognized by the AJC for being innovative in our approach of theatre through our production of The Occurrence at Sleepy Hollow, and our GHSA One Act Play, The Diary of Anne Frank took State Runner-Up 6A in 2021. This year, 2023, we walked away as the Georgia High School Association 5A State Champions with our production of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.

What to Take?

A great and important question to ask! It depends on how much you are wanting to do.

ALL-IN!

If you live and breathe theatre, then you want to audition for our Advanced Company. Advanced Company consists of all levels of Acting (1-4), but is reserved for those students who want to be actively involved in our after-school program. This class alone will be responsible for presenting three of the four productions of the year (though you can only be in two of them), including our contest one act play, a children’s show, and our spring production.

Because the class is offered 6th period, we will begin rehearsals for our shows currently in production during our class time, which will carry through into after-school rehearsal, thereby eliminating as much time after the final bell as we currently have. Nonetheless, when a production goes into Tech Week, the time commitment will go up. More details will be provided with calendars before auditions for productions occur.

There are required expenses for students who participate in ADV. COMPANY. This includes jacket and garment bag (unless you already purchased), individual production fees, company shirt, and the Georgia Thespian Convention expenses.

I’m interested in theatre, but am already so busy!

We offer Acting 1-4 for students who are looking to develop their craft as actors, but don’t want to do so with the commitment of being involved after-school. Acting 1-4 will teach you methods and styles to help grow you as a performer, and will let you know better whether to pursue Advanced Company in future years.

I’m interested in theatre, BUT want to be behind the scenes!

Fantastic! We offer Technical Theatre 1-4 for any student who is interested in creating for the stage.

If you are ALL-IN on Technical Theatre and have the space in your schedule, and would like to be in ADV. COMPANY, as well, please let me know. There are some students who have expressed interest in both, so they can see what is happening in rehearsals during class that may influence their creative/construction process.

I was born to SING, DANCE, and ACT

Musical Theatre is a new course offering for the 2024-2025 school year. Students will develop their skills as singers, actors, and dancers in this class that will be co-taught by Mr. Bigliani and Mr. Kelley. Any student who wishes to participate in our school musical must be involved in Musical Theatre or Advanced Drama to audition.