Class Overview

The primary focus of this class is to prepare students for a higher education in the theatrical arts and/or prepare them for an immediate career in the theatrical arts. Enrollment in this class is based on an audition or interview.

Major Units and Projects

Performance, Improvisation, Playwriting, Directing, Technical Theatre, Acting Methods & Styles

Payments

We use Ludus for any payments or fees in this class. Click the button to find the FACES page on ludus.com.​

Class Officers

President: Emily Deaver
Vice President: 
Secretary: 
Historian: 
Treasurer: Mattieann Suddreth
Junior Banquet Chair: Savannah Lucktong
Sophomore Banquet Chair: 

Fall NCTC Play

Each Fall semester, the Academy class competes in the regional One Act Play festival for the North Carolina Theatre Conference. Find more information about the NCTC High School Play Festival here: nctc.org/high-school-play-festival/overview/

Lake Norman Live Improvisation Shows

Lake Norman Lives are the Academy’s monthly improv shows. The students play games, dress up to a theme, and have a fun-filled, easygoing comedy night for audience members to enjoy. Lake Norman Lives are a chance for the Academy to come together and perform some of the most chaotic, out-of-the-box, and without a doubt, most hilarious scenes you’ll ever watch or be a part of. 

Audition for Academy 2023-2024

Interested in theatre? The Advanced Acting "Academy" is holding auditions at the beginning of February. Advanced Acting is a year-long class for actors and technicians who have a passion for theatre. Students in this class go to festivals, competitions, host monthly improv shows, and so much more!
Audition or interview now for the 2023-2024 school year! Click on the links below for more information.

Academy FAQ's
Academy Audition/Interview Sign Up Form

PERFORMERS, be prepared to perform:
-2 contrasting one-minute monologues. Please introduce yourself and your pieces before you begin performing.
-Improvisation games with current Academy members

TECHNICIANS may interview for the following roles:
-Sound
-Costumes
-Stage Management


Auditions and interviews will be videotaped, and will be adjudicated with a system similar to the EdTA Thespy Rubric. The following people may be sitting in on your audition or interview:
Ms. Klingman 
Current Academy members
Up to three additional staff or faculty members
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