Theatre Department
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THEATRE education is an immersive experience at Northwest, and our program is innovative, rigorous and lively. Our students are challenged, creatively and intellectually, as they work to perfect their craft under some of the finest scholars and theatre-makers in the nation.
Students at NWSA enjoy many performance opportunities, and work closely with the dance, visual arts and music departments to fully produce musicals, plays and other events.
Many of our alumni have gone on to pursue successful careers in theatre — as makers, teachers, or both. Some enter arts administration or management, or a host of other related professional careers.
Pursue the spotlight – and be ready for college or career
Northwest offers specialized courses not found at any other middle or high school in the state. We offer four tracks for theatre majors:
- Theatre
- Musical Theatre
- Costume Design
- Technical Theatre
Visit the NWSA Theatre Arts Guild to stay up-to-date on all things THEATRE at NWSA!
Theatre Teachers
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Logan Canipe
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Matthew Hinson
Mr. Hinson is in his 23rd year of teaching and 16th year at NWSA. He is the Musical Director for the Musical Theatre classes, grades 6-12. He is also the vocal specialist, class accompanist, musical director for shows, and conductor for the spring musical.
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Nicia Moore
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Rasheeda Moore
Acting instructor at Northwest School of the Arts for two years.
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Kelly Petrere
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Sarah Provencal
Sarah Provencal (she/her) has been teaching for over 15 years in various settings and various parts of the world (US, China, and London). She has taught as a freelance educator for various schools and theatres and spent about a decade as an adjunct professor, most recently at Winthrop University, before signing on as a full time Theatre Arts teacher here at Northwest back in October of 2021. She is the producer of the Dionysia Festival, the student-written play festival and is excited to be directing the middle school play this year!