Arts
Theatre
A Place to Shine
A dynamic and diverse group of students, the theatre program at Houston Christian High School encompasses everything from a ComedySportz improv team to mainstage plays and musicals, technical design, stage management, and production. HC Theatreworks offers 40+ student leadership positions, ensuring a place for every talent and interest. Under the direction of Dr. Linhart, the TUTS 2026 Houston Arts Educator of the Year, students receive award-winning instruction that has led to incredible, celebrated success at the prestigious Tommy Tune Awards.
The program develops young performers through active, immersive learning. Acting theories from legends such as Konstantin Stanislavsky, Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, Robert Cohen, Robert Lewis, Lee Strasberg, Freddie Hendricks, Ivana Chubbuck, Viola Spolin, and Sanford Meisner are explored, studied, and applied directly to dramatic texts. Furthermore, students connect directly with industry professionals and HC alumni working with renowned national and Broadway companies, opening doors to top-tier mentorship and internships.
HC Theatreworks challenges students’ creativity by melding scholarship with stagecraft, producing an ambitious annual production lineup that stands among the best high school theatre Houston has to offer.
Leadership Possibilities
Leadership Possibilities
| Fall Show (Musical) | Children's Theatre |
| Winter Show (Musical) | ComedySportz (Varsity & JV) |
| Spring Show (Play) | International Thespian Society |
| Student-Directed One Acts | Theatre Courses |
| Coffeehouse Performance | Technical Theatre Courses |
| Night of One Act Performances | Digital Filmmaking Courses |
| HC Fine Arts Festival | HC TV Course |
| ISAS Fine Arts Festival | MT Workshops and Intensives |
HC Theatreworks 2026-27 Season
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Fall Musical: The Addams Family
Join HC Theatreworks as they present the deliciously dark and hilarious musical comedy, The Addams Family! The musical follows Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, who has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable Ohio family—a man her parents have never met. To make matters worse, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before: keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s "normal" boyfriend and his parents.This kooky, upside-down tale of love, family, and acceptance is a delightfully spooky production packed with fantastic songs, show-stopping dances, and Macabre fun!
Director: Mrs. Terry HibbertAssistant Director: Dr. Bobby Linhart*Music Director: Ms. Michelle WilleyVocal Specialist: Mr. Brian MinsonChoreographers: Stephanie Linhart and Alyssa Melton*Student Director: Ella Faust*Head Stage Manager: Ciatlin Wheat*
Show Dates:
November 5th at 7:00 pm
November 6th at 7:00 pm
November 7th at 5:00 pm
November 8th at 3:00 pm
November 12th at 7:00 pm *JV Cast
November 13th at 7:00 pm
November 14th at 7:00 pm
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Winter Musical: Anything Goes
Join HC Theatreworks this February as they share this hilarious and spectacular story of romance, mischief, and coming home.Set aboard the bustling S.S. American ocean liner en route from New York to London, Anything Goes follows Billy Crocker, a young Wall Street broker who has stowed away on the ship to win the heart of his true love, the beautiful heiress Hope Harcourt. The only problem? Hope is already engaged to the wealthy, eccentric British aristocrat Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. To aid him in his quest, Billy enlists the help of a delightfully chaotic crew: the brassy nightclub singer-turned-evangelist Reno Sweeney, and Public Enemy Number 13, Moonface Martin, who is disguised as a priest.As the ship sets sail, the journey shifts into a madcap scramble of mistaken identities, comical disguises, and unexpected romance. Through a series of hilarious trials on the high seas, will Billy win Hope's heart before the ship docks? Or will the power of true love and friendship steer everyone toward an entirely new destiny?This timeless masterpiece is a high-energy, tap-dancing extravaganza packed with Cole Porter’s most iconic songs!Director: Dr. Linhart*Choreographer: Melissa TylerMusic Director: Michelle WileyVocal Specialist: Brian MinsonConductor: Brian BrownHead Stage Manager: Caitlin Wheat*Student Director: Ella Faust*Student Choreographers: Alyssa Melton* and Charlotte Young*
Show Dates:February 11th at 7:00 pmFebruary 12th at 8:00 pmFebruary 13th at 7:00 pmFebruary 14th at 3:00 pm
ComedySportz
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What is ComedySportz?
ComedySportz turns improv into a high-energy, competitive spectator sport. Two teams of comedians face off in jerseys, battling for audience laughs while an official referee calls fouls and keeps score. It’s not a show about sports, but rather comedy played as one—a fast-paced, accessible format that keeps fans coming back match after match. Because every scene is completely unscripted and driven by audience suggestions, no two matches are ever the same.At Houston Christian High School, our ComedySportz program features both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams, giving students at every level the chance to think on their feet. Our players have built a formidable tradition of excellence, taking home a City Championship and reaching the finals four separate times.Get Ready For Game Day:- Sign up for the High School League on the HSL Portal (link below)
- Complete all Registration Forms on HSL Portal
- Save the Fall Match Schedule
- Gather Uniform:
- Black sweatpants
- Black Converse-style sneakers
- White Undershirt
- Submitted T-Shirt Size through HSL Portal for NEW players (three colors of T-Shirt Jerseys = $45 total)
- Submitted T-Shirt Size to Dr. Linhart for REPLACEMENT jerseys ($15 each)
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