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Perimeter School Drama PresentS Mystery AT WHIMBOWLY Manor

At Whimbowly Manor, Lady White’s diamond necklace is missing, and the only one who can crack the case is the worst detective in London. When everyone is a suspect, no one is safe! Detective Bradley Baxter, channeling his best Agatha Christie, will round up the entire village if necessary in order to get to the bottom of this “rather mysterious mystery.”

Join us Thursday, October 24, at 4:00 PM and Friday, October 25, at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the Perimeter Church Main Sanctuary.

Tickets are $7. We will be accepting cash and credit card payments at the door.

Junior ThesCon 2025 (Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Milledgeville, GA)  

Any grade 6, 7, or 8 students who would like to attend this year’s drama conference are welcome to join us for a fun Saturday of workshops, shows, and fellowship! This is a great opportunity for actors and tech students alike, as well as any student interested in learning more about drama. We will also need parent chaperones to join us. The registration fee for each attendee will be $120, billed via FACTS. In order to sign up both students and chaperones, please do the following:  

• Fill out the form found at this link: https://www.gathespians.org/post/agreement-form

• Print out your completed form and turn it into Meredith Bowman’s box in the Middle School Office.  

Registration is due by November 1, 2024.  

If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Bowman. 

About perimeter school drama

The fine arts are a great way for students to get involved at Perimeter School. While dramatic interpretation, storytelling, poetic interpretation, and class plays are common in our elementary classwork, middle school students have a few more opportunities in the dramatic arts. Perimeter School performs two extracurricular productions each year, which are open to students in grades 5-8 through auditions that take place each August.  

Opportunities for drama students - THE INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY

The International Thespian Society is an honor society for middle and secondary school theater students. Any middle school student is eligible to join the Junior Thespians through points awarded for participation in extracurricular productions and activities. The International Thespian Society was established in 1929 and is named after Thespis, the Greek actor who, according to legend, was the first actor. We are honored to have a chapter at Perimeter School.

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notable achievements

 THE INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY

The International Thespian Society is the honor society for middle and secondary school theater students. It is open to all students involved in the theater arts. Eligibility is gained by performing and working in all areas of theater.

SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS

Fourth through eighth grade students are invited to audition for the extracurricular school productions. Perimeter School hosts one production each semester exposing students to using their God-given theatrical gifts and skills, as well as learning teamwork, responsibility, and self-confidence.

ELECTIVE COURSE

Middle school students may take drama as an elective course and often participate in local and regional theater conferences. Perimeter School is a member of The Educational Theatre Association and hosts a Junior Thespians International Honor Society Troupe.

drama awards

 2015 - 2016 GEorGIA JUNIOR THESPIANS FESTIVAL

Congratulations to Sam Richardson and Jaden Fortmann who received Superior Awards for their duet performance and were invited to perform before the 600-member conference and also invited to attend the National Thespians Conference in Nebraska. Congratulations also to Samantha Beeson for her Superior Awards for Vocal Performance.

2014 - 2015 NORTH REGIONAL ONE ACT FESTIVAL  

Second Overall - A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M Schultz.  

Jack Godfrey - Best Actor at Festival (Pig Pen)
Bailey Moody - Best Actress (Lucy)
Jana Smith - Best Supporting Actress
 

2013 - 2014 GEORGIA STATE JUNIOR  THESPIANS FESTIVAL

Five of our students, who performed "Five For All Forever" from Little Women, received Superior Recognition and were asked to perform before the Conference: Hannah Laughlin, Gracie Harrell, Ava Williams, Braxton Cook, and  Julia Primos. Also receiving Superior Ranking and performing were Kylie Myers, Elizabeth Brockob, and Brianna Harding for their performance from Paper or Plastic.

2011 - 2012 ELAINE KOTLER MEMORIAL STATE MIDDLE SCHOOL ONE ACT COMPETITION

Second Place with a Superior Ranking - Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson and produced by Special Arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Carrie Sawyer and Matt Sims - Special recognition for their portrayal of adult characters
Braxton Cook and Claire Payne - All-State Cast
Leah Renbarger - Best Actress

2011 NORTH REGIONAL ONE ACT FESTIVAL 

Claire Payne - Best Christmas Pageant Ever - Best Actress
Braxton Cook - Best Christmas Pageant Ever - Best Supporting Actor
Named to All Star Cast - Carrie Sawyer, Matt  Sims, and Leah Renbarger

2011 GEORGIA JUNIOR THESPIANS CONFERENCE 

Rebekah Middlebrooks and Annie Lee - Superior Awards In Musical Theatre Performance

2009 - 2010 GEORGIA JUNIOR THESPIANS CONFERENCE - MONROE, GEORGIA

Matt Zimmerman - Sammy Carducci’s Guide to Women - Superior Duet Acting
David Baker - Sammy Carducci’s Guide to Women - Superior Duet Acting
Meredith Myers - Cheaper by the Dozen - Superior Ranking Duet Acting
Rachel Renbarger - Cheaper by the Dozen - Superior Ranking Duet Acting

2009 - 2010 NATIONAL JUNIOR THESPIANS CONFERENCE - GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

Matt Zimmerman - Sammy Carducci’s Guide to Women - Superior Duet Acting
David Baker - Sammy Carducci’s Guide to Women - Superior Duet Acting
Emily Kiker - Sammy Carducci’s Guide to Women - Superior Duet Acting
Emily Stone - Sammy Carducci’s Guide to Women - Superior Duet Acting
Annie Lee - Superior ranking in Solo Musical Performance

Contact Vicky Ryden, Drama Director, for more information.