THE PROGRAM

 Grand Oaks Theatre is a 6-A High School Theatre Arts program that works hard to bring exciting, entertaining educational productions to our community & offer a variety of Theatre & Technical Classes!
We are Thespian Troupe #8779, part of the International Thespian Society and Texas Thespians. 
Our students have the opportunity to compete year round in speech tournaments, at the Texas Thespian State Festival, in U.I.L. Theatrical Design, and the Spring U.I.L. One-Act Play State Competition.
Each year we produce 8 to 12 productions, including Main Stage shows, Black Box shows, Improv shows, student-directed one-act plays, and Showcase performances. There are many opportunities to get involved! 
Our monthly Theatre Club Meetings keep everyone informed and socialize. You do not have to be in a Theatre class to audition ​or to participate in the after-school Theatre Club or attend meetings.
​Come to any Meeting  or visit the "Calendar" page to learn more about what we have going on.
​Please email our directors if you have any questions. 

HOW TO BECOME A THESPIAN

All students are welcome in Grand Oaks Theatre, but dedicated members may be interested in becoming official thespians. A thespian is a member of the International Thespian Society (ITS). Every theatre event that a student participates in earns them Thespian Points. Earning 10 Thespian Points means that a student can be officially inducted into the ITS for life! Points can be earned through acting and/or technical crew participation. After the initial 10 points have been earned, students can accrue more points to earn more honors from the ITS. Students who earn 40 points will letter in Theatre. Higher levels of honor include receiving graduation honor cords and medals. You can see how many points you currently have at the bottom of this page. Points are updated after each show. Points awarded are based on the judgement and discretion of the directors and may vary between shows. Visit our Points page to see the point key as well as current values.

MEET THE DIRECTORS

Chelsea Malson

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

TECHNICAL THEATRE 1
TECHNICAL THEATRE 2
ADVANCED TECHNICAL THEATRE
​PRODUCTION THEATRE
Mrs. Malson is beyond excited for this year! This Season at GOHS as the Technical Director is going to amazing! She knows we will build beautiful theatre together! 

Before coming to Grand Oaks High School, Mrs. Malson was the Head Director at New Caney High School for 7 years. In her time there, she directed and designed for many productions including Little Shop of Horrors, Disney's The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz, Legally Blonde, The Odd Couple, Medea, The Insanity of Mary Girard, several Haunted House’s and many others! 

Mrs. Malson graduated Cum Laude from Stephen F. Austin University with a Bachelors of Fine Arts!

Heather Rostad

ACTING DIRECTOR

THEATRE 1
THEATRE 2-4
PRODUCTIONS

Mrs. Rostad is so excited for this Season here at Grand Oaks as the Acting Director

Before Coming to GOHS Mrs. Rostad was at Woodridge Forest Middle School. She was there there for 5 years building an amazing Theatre family . In her time there she directed many shows including the schools first musical Aristocats!

 She knows we will have a great year!

Mrs. Rostad graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelors of Science in General Theatre and a minor in dance!

2024-2025 THEATRE OFFICER BOARD

Each year Grand Oaks Theatre's Officer Board functions as our leadership team and works in collaboration with all program directors, students, and parents to serve and support our program. These hardworking students are chosen by their peers at the end of the previous school year to represent them during the current school year. Theatre Officers are experienced and knowledgeable Theatre students. Find and ask any of our officers if you have questions about any events or opportunities!

Madie Strempel

​Madalyn Strempel is beyond excited to continue serving as an officer for her senior year! She has been a member of the theatre department at GOHS since her freshman year, and she is very much looking forward to all the memories she’ll be making this season! Madalyn is most excited for her third and final UIL show, Nellie, as well as for another year on the Improv team, this time as a captain

Allie Plunk

​Allie Plunk is thrilled to return as a Theatre Officer for the 24-25 season! This will be her fourth year in the GOHS Theatre program. She is looking forward to all of the shows and experiences this season has to offer, as well as all of the friends she will make along the way. In addition to acting, Allie also enjoys reading and writing. She hopes to make a positive impact on the program and help the season be the best it can be.

Kateri Barnier

Kateri Barnier is beyond thrilled for the 2024-2025 season! This will be her 3rd year as a proud member of the GOHS Theatre Community. You can find her at most, if not all, events, activities, and shows. During her down time, she enjoys watching movies, listening to music, and bonding with the people around her.  With a competitive nature, she cannot wait for the UIL Show Nellie. She is excited to give back to the GOHS Theatre Community as a GOHS Theatre Officer and to give a warm welcome to both returning and incoming members of GOHS Theatre.

Cooper Sunderman

​Cooper is filled with anticipation for the 2024-2025 season, marking his third year as a part of GOHS theatre. He finds joy in playing games, playing his guitar, spending quality time with friends, and wholeheartedly contributing to the theater's activities. His enthusiasm knows no bounds as he embraces his new role on the officer board this year. Eager to extend a warm welcome to the incoming members, he looks forward to fostering strong connections with returning members, forging lasting bonds within the GOHS theatre community.

Parker Nielsen

​Parker Nielsen is going bonkers waiting for the 24-25 season. He has been a part of GOHS theatre for a whole year. His favorite words include wacky, crazy, and serious. He is thankful to be part of theatre and pumped to help the troupe #8779 compete at UIL. As an officer he hopes to help out people beginning in theatre and take a more serious role helping in the department.

Rylee Menard

Rylee Menard is over the moon excited to be an officer for the 24-25 school year! This will be her 3rd year apart of GOHS and she has loved every minute of it. Rylee is so excited for improv this year being a Junior Captain and trying new things! She can’t wait to meet new people and have a blast!

Corynn Barnes

​Corynn is so excited for Season 7 of Grand Oaks Theatre!!! She is so grateful to be entering her fourth year as part of this program! Besides acting, Corynn also enjoys directing, making art, and spending time with friends. She can’t wait to spend another year with amazing people, new and returning members, making amazing shows!