Hillsborough County Public School district boasts an incredibly strong Theatre Education Department. Theatre Education currently spans grades 6 to 12, offering students the opportunity to make connections in several ways. Through curriculum and community support for students, parents, educators and administration, the HCPS Theatre Education Department ensures that diverse and well-rounded opportunities are provided to all students enrolled in the theatrical arts.

Middle and high school students have a large variety of semester and annual courses to choose from when deciding their courses each academic year. This includes curriculum embedded with skills that include research, exploration, design, technical theatre, theatre history, performance, and presentation. Key elements of the curriculum include the importance of theatre as a collaborative art and reflective practices. The study of theatre allows students to practice real world skills like creative problem solving, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and detailed communication skills. By reinforcing world-applicable skills, students involved in theatre education programs are more likely to meet personal goals, improve academic performance and hold strong self-advocacy skills through personal voice.

Self-expression, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking: theatre education defined!