Theatre
PRODUCTIONS
The FACS Theatre production season includes a fall stage play and spring musical. Students in grades 7-12 may audition for our Winter play or Spring musical production. Elementary-aged students, grades 4-6, are included in productions as deemed necessary and fitting by the director and script.
Upcoming Production
December 2025
FAQ
How will I know when and where auditions are? Auditions are announced via our Facebook page, Instagram account, and on Microsoft Teams (English classes for grades 7-12).
What grades are permitted to participate in FACS Theatre productions? Our play is reserved for students in grades 7-12, and our musical is for students in grades 5-12. Students in grades K-4 are invited to audition as deemed necessary and appropriate by the director of theatre.
Where do FACS Theatre productions take place? Our productions take place in the Theatre room, located inside the Dorothy E. Grove Youth Center.
Who can I contact for more information about FACS Theatre? Email our Director of Theatre, Ralph Norwood, at rnorwood@facsmemphis.org. We would love to invite you to our productions, and see if FACS is the right choice for you or your student.
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HONORS
Thespian Troupe 6396 is sponsored by FACS Theatre. Students in grades 7-12 are invited after they have accumulated 100 additional hours of work in the theatrical arts. Once inducted, students meet regularly to increase the success of our theatre program, and are provided the opportunity to apply for leadership roles.
First Assembly Christian School is a proud participant in the Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards – a program that supports, promotes, and celebrates high school musical theatre throughout the Mid-South. The program aims to provide access to arts education, create opportunities for self-expression, develop relationships between schools and the Orpheum, encourage collaboration, enhance excellence, build community, and instill a lifelong passion for the arts.
2025-Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
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Outstanding Front of House
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The Bravo Award - Maliah Johnson as Baker
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Inspiring Teacher Award
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Outstanding Featured Dance - Kaylond Pittman
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Outstanding Featured Actor - Ian-Michael Jones as Reuben
2024-Road Dahl's James and the Giant Peach
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Outstanding Small Ensemble-The Insects
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Outstanding Playbill
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Outstanding Program
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Outstanding Artistic Element-The Insect Puppets
2023-The Wizard of Oz
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Lead Actress-Zoe Goolsby as The Scarecrow
2022-Tuck Everlasting
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Outstanding Large Ensemble
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Outstanding Artistic Element-The Yellow Jacket