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
CREATIVE STAFF
Committed to excellence in theatrical education.
MRS. LISSA SLAY
DR. JANICE SYKES
Program Director
Instructor
MR. MARK HOPKINS
MS. GABRIELLA EARNHART
Theatre Manager
Program Assistant +
Marketing Manager
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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taught by Mrs. Slay
IB THEATRE I
This advanced class examines what it means to be a theatremaker and creating all aspects of theatre work. Open to juniors only.
taught by Mrs. Slay
DRAMA II
This course builds on Drama I and embraces creating original work, including Play-a-Palooza and Children’s Theatre Tour.
taught by Mrs. Slay
DRAMA I
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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taught by Dr. Sykes
ADVANCED TECH THEATRE
This course builds on the skills learned during Tech Theatre through a variety of projects, including lighting, scenery, costumes, props, and more! Must complete Tech Theatre prior to taking this class.
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taught by Mrs. Slay
IB THEATRE II
This advanced class examines what it means to be a theatremaker and creating all aspects of theatre work. Open to seniors only.
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taught by Mrs. Slay
MUSICAL THEATRE
Explore the principals and techniques of musical theatre in this fun and high-energy performance based course.
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collaboratively taught by Vocal Music and Theatre
OUR CASTING POLICY
COMING SOON!