ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
ACHS Theatre Arts is a passionate group of students in Drama 1, 2, Advanced Drama, Stagecraft, and Musical Theatre. We are proud to present two full-length shows every year as well as "Winter One-Acts" in January. Theatre is unique in that it is the most authentic project-based learning possible. Students collaborate to bring a show to life and then present it to friends, peers, and community members.
We encourage all ACHS students to join the Theater Arts department by taking one of our entry-level classes, Drama 1 or Stagecraft, or auditioning for Advanced Drama and Musical Theatre, or joining the American Canyon Drama Club. There are many opportunities to participate in theatre, either onstage or behind the scenes. Experience is not required! All are welcome to experience the spirit, dedication, and talent of American Canyon High School's theatre family.
Our goal this year is to DARE TO DREAM. We hope you will join us on our learning journey as we delve into classics, contemporary, and playwriting skills. You may be surprised to discover that you actually enjoy it!
Your support is vital to our Theatre Arts family so we can continue to offer high-quality productions and learning year after year. We urge you to attend as many performances as possible and support our fundraising activities as well.
"All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players."
-William Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act II, Scene VII
SUMMER HEARTT
As the ACHS Drama teacher and director, Ms. Heartt teaches Drama 1, 2, Musical Theatre, and Advanced Drama, and produces/directs two full-length shows annually as well as a night of "Winter One-Acts." She holds a Masters in Education and her background and educational theatre includes producing, acting, directing, costume design, set design, and modern dance. She loves traveling, reading, baking bread, her husband Kyle, and her two sons, ages 22 and 14.
OUR SCHOOL
American Canyon High School is a comprehensive high school located at the southern end of the Napa Valley. Opened in 2010, ACHS is proud to be a green school and a part of the Napa Valley Unified School District.
