Welcome to the Chantilly High School Theatre Arts Department

The largest theatre department in FCPS celebrates its 50th year!

Our students have won 13 District One Act Play Competition Titles, 5 Regional and 4 State Championships in VHSL

Cappies of the National Capital Area: Nominated for Best Play 12 times and won Best Set 8 times

2024-2025 Season

Mark your calendars for our shows this year.

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Our fall mainstage show is Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical!

Shows

  • Thursday, November 21, 7pm
  • Friday, November 22, 7pm
  • Saturday, November 23, 7pm
  • Sunday, November 24, 2pm

Tickets

Cast & Crew

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We will stage two Theatre for Young Audiences shows this year.  TYA shows are produced by our Boosters and showcase up-and-coming talent of our Theatre I and II students!  CHS students not currently enrolled in Theatre classes are also welcome to audition or apply for crew positions.  Titles are TBA.

Winter Theatre for Young Audiences: January 24-26

Spring Theatre for Young Audiences:  April 3-6

Tickets

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Our spring mainstage show is Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play

Shows

  • Thursday, May 1, 7pm
  • Friday, May 2, 7pm
  • Saturday, May 3, 7pm
  • Sunday, May 4, 2pm

Tickets

Cast & Crew

Our Directors

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Shannon Spicer
Theatre Arts Instructor

Bachelor's in Theatre Arts from Virginia Tech

Master's in Educational Administration

23rd year teaching theatre at Chantilly

Andy Shaw
Theatre Arts Instructor

Bachelor's in Theatre, English Literature & Music from Mount St. Mary's University

Master's in Theatre from Villanova University

8th year teaching theatre at Chantilly

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Theatre Arts at Chantilly High School

Students explore many phases of Theatre Arts through reading, viewing, and participating in theatre experiences. Activities include the study of dramatic literature from various historical periods, the fundamentals of acting and stagecraft, the basic principles of improvisation and oral interpretation, and elements of playwriting. Emphasis on individual study units may vary, depending on the needs of the students.

Students will serve as directors or stage managers, demonstrate artistic competence in acting and staging, and learn the basics of theatre management.

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