North Paulding High School Theatre

It’s always good to know you have someone during times like this. the NPHS theater program is always here! and if any of you are having a difficult time, reach out to someone in the community and know we are all there for you! stay safe everyone

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The State of the Arts A Spring We Will Never Forget It has been a whirlwind for us all since our last publication in February. I don't think any of us could...

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms who drive to rehearsals, get early to shows, help sow costumes, build sets, donate props, help chaperone, support and all of the other things you do in the seen and unseen. We honor YOU today. Happy Mother’s Day!

Today is the last day of the leadership of the 2019-2020 Thespian Board. It is bittersweet as they pass the baton to the next Thespian Board. But these four leaders have a BRIGHT future ahead of them and we are BEYOND grateful for all the beautiful and wonderful things they’ve done for this theatre company. They have served and lead us well.

Please join us in thanking the 2019-2020 Thespian Board, Koen Hannum for serving as Thespian President, Ndiana Ndiappi as Vice President, Jadyn Thompson as Social Chair and Sierra Mullins as New Member Manager and Secretary. They are graduating and off to wonderful things!

Join us in welcoming the 2020-2021 Thesphan Board! Holly Mattlage as Thespian President, Jordan Shaffer as Vice President and Maddie George as New Member Manager and Social Chair. We’re so excited for these ladies to serve and lead the Theatre Company in the 2020-2021 school year!

Congratulations to our senior friends over at Hiram! Our seniors stand in solidarity with you!

Congratulations to all of our award winners for the 2019-2020 Theatre Season! We're so PROUD of you!

Jordan Shaffer and Holly Mattlage
-The Legacy Award

Maddie George
-The Problem Solving Techie Award

Ashley Brooks
-Best Improv’er Award
-Biggest Heart Award
-Sportsmanship Award

Brianna Forbes
-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical
-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play

Evan Dunnam
-Most Comedic Award

Fletcher Royal
-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical
-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical
-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play

Jadyn Thompson
-Outstanding Student Dancer

Koen Hannum:
-The Wolfpack Theatre Award
-Best Thespian Award
-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
-The GRIT Award

Ndiana Ndiappi
-Outstanding Ensemble Member in a Musical

Sheridan Ray
-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play

Sho Sho Akinyele
-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Sierra Mullins
-Best Leadership Award
-Outstanding Student Singer

Victoria Bramlett
-The Most Improved Award

Salome Omane
-Best Newbie Fall Semester

Blaire Plummer
-Best Newbie Spring Semester

Kelsey Potter
-Arm and a Leg Award

Jordan Cory
-Outstanding Ensemble Member in a Play

Elayna Hennington
-Outstanding Female Tech/Production Award

Michael Borchuck
-Outstanding Male Tech/Production Award

Trinity Thompson
-The Creative Techie Award

Imani Munai
-The Underdog Award

Our 2020-2021 Thespian Leadership Board had their FIRST serving opportunity today when we did our Senior and Award Celebration Drive by! We had an absolute BLAST!

The 2019-2020 Thespian Leadership Board will be working over this next week in transitioning over the reigns to the 2020-2021 Thespian Board! The 2019-2020 Thespian Board has done AMAZING things for the Theatre program and we’re so grateful for them and the legacy they’ve left!

We’re so grateful for every senior and every award recipient for the 2019-2020 Theatre Season. Even though it was cut short, we’re grateful for the time we had together! Theatre will RISE.

Our next North Paulding Theatre Company Senior Spotlight is Evan Dunnam!

1. My name is Evan Dunnam and I have been doing theatre for three years.
2. After high school I plan on attending Georgia College and State University to study physics.
3. My favorite show that I have been a part of has been Into the Woods Jr.
4. My dream role is really any male role in either Book of Mormon or Avenue Q, anything I could get in either show would be awesome.
5. Theatre has been able to bring me close to so many amazing people that I never would have had the chance to become friends with otherwise, and I am so glad that for the past three years I have been able to find such an amazing and loving group of people to call my friends.
6. If my life was made into a movie, I would want Chris Pratt to play me (either the one from "Parks and Rec" or "Guardians of the Galaxy", beggars can't be choosers)
7. I think the thing I'll miss most from North will be seeing my friends every day.
8. My favorite high school memory is probably heading back home from prom while everyone was screaming lyrics to their favorite songs and I got to hang out of a limo going through Atlanta and watch see the city lit up at night.
9. Quarantine has really let me explore my creative side, and I've been able to find time to learn to play the guitar.
10. My words of advice to the younger class would be to not sweat the little things, just see where life takes you and don't let any little bumps in the road deter you!

Our next North Paulding Theatre Company Senior Spotlight is Gabrielle Punzalan!

1. I am Gabrielle Punzalan and I’ve been doing theatre for 5 years now.
2. After graduation, I plan on attending Georgia State University to major in Film & Media and pursue a creative career in film or writing.
3. My favorite show to be apart of was Elf Jr. because I love Christmas, the cast, and I got my dream role for my last show.
4. My dream role is either Gigi Van Tranh/Kim from Miss Saigon or Eponine in Les Miserable.
5. I was going through a rough time in my life, theatre allowed me to be surrounded by uplifting individuals and to express myself
on stage. Theatre helped me build back my confidence and helped me realize my full potential.
6. In ten years I’ll be on one side of two extremes: working in the film industry/publishing my own book OR sleeping on my big sister’s couch.
7. For my pre-show ritual, I go to a corner and pray (for a good show and for the rest of the cast) and hype myself up.
8. 3 words that describe me are loyal, creative, and INFJ.
9. Quarantine has given me time to re-evaluate the future and think over the path I’m currently going down. It’s given me much time to actually do the things I want that I wasn’t able to do because I was so focused on school. Time to myself allows me to improve my mental health.
10. To the younger classes: Please don’t focus on getting validation from other people. When I changed my mindset and started to focus on myself more, stopped comparing myself to others, and was less strict on myself, I realized that I became much happier with myself. Love yourself 💜

Today’s North Paulding Theatre Company Senior Spotlight is Trinity Young!

1. My name is Trinity Young and I have been apart of theatre since my freshmen year.
2. My plans for after high school are to go to Georgia Highlands to complete my core classes then transfer to a university. My career goal is to be a Physical Therapist.
3. My favorite show I have been apart of is a tie between the Little Mermaid or Be More Chill.
4. My dream role is to be what ever role I am given the opportunity to play. I appreciate every role in different ways.
5. Theatre has impacted me in many ways. It is the thing I will remember most when I look back on my high school years. It is an amazing passion I have discovered I loved and I have had the opportunity to make incredible friends. The memories of being apart of a cast, especially on show night, will always give me joy.
6. This quarantine has positively impacted me by I am thankful for this season of rest. I feel so many people have come together during this chaotic time period and they have come together to rejoice. I feel once our daily distractions are put on pause we are able to see how feel grateful we are. I also feel God has shown me the beauty in the little things.
7. My words of advice to give the younger class is: have fun. Truly enjoy theatre in high school as something you get to do with your friends. I think people get caught up in trying to get the best roles, drama, or being competitive but as I am about to graduate I realize none of that matters. What matters is the amazing memories and friendships I've made.
8. One of my favorite high school memories was the night of my first show. That incredible feeling of brining a character to life for the first time and hearing the audience laugh is something I'll never forget. Me and my cast (it was most of our first legit shows so we were very nervous) were behind one of the sets before the show began and we were just lifting one another up. And I can never forget coming off stage after the show ended and people coming up to me congratulating me: that moment was filled with pure love.
9. I will miss seeing my friends, football games, theatre, and Ms. Patterson from North Paulding High school.
10. If I were to be shipped wrecked and were able to bring 2 items I would bring my journal and a pen to write my experiences down.

Seniors stay tuned! Ms. P is planning something special! You are loved, valued and not forgotten! We’re excited to celebrate you NP Theatre way!