Theatre

List of 5 news stories.

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  HC Students Host Theatre Camp at Spring Spirit

  7/18/2022
  Houston Christian High School’s Theatreworks was busy making a huge impact in our community during the week of July 11, 2022. The International Thespian Society Troupe #6706 hosted a theatre camp at Spring Spirit in Spring Branch, carrying on their yearly tradition. HC students shared their passion for theatre and love of God with campers through a unique set of theatre classes. We love seeing our students selflessly leading in our community, sharing their passions, and following their life-calling. Mustangs leading the way!
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  Houston Christian Takes Home Six Tommy Tune Awards

  7/6/2022
  Houston Christian High School’s Theatreworks earns six Tommy Tune Awards, including Best Musical, for their production of Disney’s Newsies! HC students and faculty entered with shared nominations in 14 categories - a first for the school's Theatre Department. Houston Baptist University hosted sold-out performances of Newsies by HC Theatreworks in February.

   

  “I am so very proud of all of our students and I know the HC community is as well,” said Theatre Director Bobby Linhart.

   

  The Tommy Tunes Awards Ceremony was streamed live on May 27, 2022, announcing the winners in all categories between musical performances from nominated cast and crews throughout the Greater Houston Area. Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents its annual awards program to recognize and reward excellence in high school musical theater production.

   

  Mason Nuno ’23 won Best Featured Performer for his role of Race in Newsies. Dance Director Melissa Tyler and Theatre Director Bobby Linhart, as well as students Anoushka Patel ’23, Renee Anderson ’22 won Best Choreography. Bobby Linhart was also awarded Best Director. Faculty members Brian Minson, Brian Brown and Ken Sink won Best Music Direction. Grant Richter ‘22 was awarded the runner-up Jimmy Award, an extremely high honor. HC Theatre Department was praised for their incredible production by winning Best Musical.

   

  “I’m so proud of all these students,” said Principal Dr. Darren Price. “They have worked so hard and really put on an amazing show. It is great to see their excellence recognized in such an amazing way! Congratulations to Mr. Linhart, all the faculty and staff, and students involved with the show!”

   

  To learn more about Houston Christian High School’s award-winning Theatre Department, please click here.
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  School History Made with 14 Tommy Tune Nominations

  4/22/2022
  Students and faculty of Houston Christian High School's Newsies production share nominations in 14 categories of the 2022 Tommy Tune Awards - a first for the school's Theatre Department. It is the highest number of nominations we have ever received and also the first time we have had more nominations than any other school in the Greater Houston area. Houston Baptist University hosted sold-out performances of Newsies by HC Theatreworks in February. 

   

  “I am so very proud of all of our students and I know the HC community is as well,” said Theater Director Bobby Linhart.

   

  The Tommy Tunes honor excellence annually in high school musical theater throughout Houston as part of the Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) program. A ceremony will be streamed live on TUTS YouTube and Facebook pages at 7 p.m. on May 27, 2022, to announce the winners in all 14 categories. 

   

  Here is a list of the 14 nominations, including Outstanding Musical, for our school:

   

  OUTSTANDING MUSICAL

   

  OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN A LEAD ROLE (3): Grant Richter, Lauren Ortega, Tony Stevens

   

  OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (1): Robert Pounds

   

  OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN A FEATURED ROLE (1): Mason Nuno

   

  OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE

   

  OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DESIGN

   

  OUTSTANDING SCENIC DESIGN

   

  OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN

   

  OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL DESIGN

   

  OUTSTANDING MUSIC DIRECTOR

   

  OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHER

   

  OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR
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  HC Thespian Society Spreads Joy Through Service

  4/20/2022
  On Saturday, April 16, 2022, the Houston Christian High School chapter of the International Thespian Society volunteered at Chapelwood United Methodist Church's annual Easter Egg Hunt. The ITS members worked with Chapelwood's Childrens' Ministry to hide over 2,000 easter eggs! They interacted with the kids and assisted in the many activities throughout the day. ITS had a great time spreading the joy of Easter through service. Mustangs leading the way! 
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  Mustang Attends Highly-sought After Masterclass

  2/23/2022
  Through Houston Christian High School’s association with the Tommy Tune Awards, junior Tony Stevens was given the opportunity to attend an exclusive masterclass with Broadway star James Sasser. This masterclass focused on performance technique and partner scene work through student-friendly scenes selected from the musical, South Pacific. James worked with Tony on various ways to approach this kind of material, touching on the concept of cold reads and how to dive through partner scenes at an audition or callback. Congratulations, Tony!