ABOUT US
The aim of the Newport Harbor Theatre Company is to provide academic and artistic opportunities for students within its district as a component of their artistic, scholarly and social growth as high school students.
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Through the department’s three guiding principles we aim to teach, create and be fiscally sound:
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Academic alignment and implementation of the International Baccalaureate Theatre (IB Theatre) program, and State’s Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) standards
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Artistic inclusiveness by embracing ethnic, gender, and lifestyle diversity, and
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Fiscal responsibility in the pursuit and the development of the NHHS stage productions
A LOOK INSIDE OUR RECENT PRODUCTIONS
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CREATIVE STAFF
Committed to excellence in theatrical education.




MRS. LISSA SLAY
DR. JANICE SYKES
MARK HOPKINS
GABRIELLA EARNHART
Program Director
Instructor
Theatre Manager
Program Assistant
AVAILABLE COURSES

TECH THEATRE
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design and production through a variety of projects, including lighting, scenery, costumes, props, and more!
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PERIODS 5 + 6 - taught by Mrs. Slay


IB THEATRE
This advanced class examines what it means to be a theatremaker and creating all aspects of theatre work. Open to juniors and seniors only.
PERIOD 3 - taught by Mrs. Slay


DRAMA 2
This course builds on Drama 1 and embraces creating original work, including 30 plays in 60 minutes and Children’s Theatre Tour.
PERIOD 4 - taught by Mrs. Slay


DRAMA 1
Explore the fundamentals of acting in this exciting course! It is designed to present a wide-range of theatrical experiences and skills to develop your theatre knowledge and acting skills!
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PERIOD TWO, taught by Dr. Sykes
