About
NPHS Theatre
"Act well your part. There all honor lies." -Alexander Pope
The NPHS Theatre Department is a division of the NPHS Visual & Performing Arts Magnet. It provides a comprehensive theatre arts education in acting, musical theatre, and technical theatre. Students can participate in the audition/interview selection process for acting, musical theatre and technical theatre or take basic theatre or technical classes without auditioning to see if theatre interests them.
The department also participates in the International Thespian Society. This honor society for theatre arts performers provides adjudication and workshop experiences at a district and state level at formal theatre festivals. Students also receive honors and awards for participation in production work and other theatre experiences. In addition, juniors and seniors can attend the Florida Theatre Conference to auditions for college and university programs. It is a great opportunity for those who plan to pursue theatre beyond high school.
Please explore our site to learn more about the phenomenal opportunities available within our department.
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Instructor Bios
Ryan Oliver
Teacher/PAC Manager
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Mr. Oliver received his AA in technical theatre from Valencia State College before transferring to the University of Central Florida to continue his theatre studies and BA degree. He has since received his MA in Educational Technologies. He directs two shows a year as a part of the VPA Acting program and is the technical director for all shows. He teaches the Technical Theatre classes and is the facility manager for the North Port Performing Arts Center.​
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Dena Henderson
Teacher/director
Ms. Henderson has a BA in Drama and English from Flagler College and an MA in Theatre from the University of Maine at Orono. She has worked professionally as a stage manager and director in both Maine and Florida. She directs the competition one act and spring musical as a part of the VPA acting and musical theatre program. In addition, she directs a fall play/musical that is open auditions to any NPHS student. She also costumes all shows and prepares students for college and scholarship auditions.
Mark Wetherson
Technician for Performing Arts Center/Shop Manager
