The University High School Theatre Department has been a fixture of University High School (Orlando, FL) for over 30 years, holding a legacy of high quality theatrical main stage productions and events. It is a tradition of excellence that has been recognized with Top Honors from county, regional and state levels. In 2018, University High School became a Magnet School for the Performing Arts in OCPS. Every Spring, the cougar nation looks forward to the musical that is always a big spectacular with as many as 150 students performing in the Patrick F. Culler Performing Arts Center.
The Theatre Magnet program at University High School provides students with the opportunity to further explore theatre arts through specific curriculum guided toward preparing students for college and career readiness in field of Theatre.
Orange County Public School students who are interested in attending University High School can apply to be part of the Magnet Program even if they are out of zone students. For more information on the Theatre Magnet program, click here!
The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the Educational Theatre Association’s student honorary organization. ITS recognizes the achievements of high school and middle school theatre students and has inducted more than 2 million Thespians since 1929.
Troupe 4848 holds a legacy for participating in District and State Thespian Festivals for over 25 years, led by our founding sponsor, Mrs. Melaney Douglass. In addition, Troupe 4848 has been recognized with numerous Superior and Excellent ratings for individual events (IE’s) from these festivals and our most recognized One Acts originally written by Mrs. Douglass herself, which include: Scenes from a Tuesday in September, Silas Marner, Johnny Belinda, The Window School, The Enchanted Cottage, and A Tulip for Lily.
2024-2025 Troupe Officers
