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Nouvel Catholic Central is proud to announce the return of our Theater program. After COVID-19 shut down the spring 2020 musical and COVID protocols made it difficult for the 2020-2021 academic year, students have been eager to see the theater program return to Nouvel. In addition to the excitement of the program returning, Nouvel is pleased to announce the distinguished team that will be leading students on the stage and behind the scenes.
Please give a large Panther welcome to Jeanne Gilbert, director, Judy Harper, assistant director and Caleb Hopper, technology director. This trio of theater professionals have a successful history of working together and will be bringing new opportunities to our Nouvel students.
“We are excited to share our passion of theater with the students,” shared Harper. “Participating in the fine arts programs provides so many additional opportunities and ways for students to express their creativity.”
Gilbert added, “We have some big plans for this school year and are thrilled to see so many students interested in the program. In addition to bringing back the spring musical, we are hoping to work with the students so they are prepared to compete through the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association (MIFA) in January/February.”
The theater program is always looking for more interested students. If you have not done so already, please contact Mr. Kreger at 989.399.2221 to be added to the list or look for more details in the daily announcements.
Brief Bios:
Jeanne Gilbert, Director – Gilbert retired after 28 years teaching theater, speech, English and film literature for the Bangor Township Schools. She has a B.S. degree in Theater from Illinois Sate University, a B.S. degree in Radio and Television from Southern Illinois State University, a teaching certificate in speech, English and theater from University of Michigan-Flint and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting-Directing from Southern Illinois University. She is a lifetime advocate of the performing arts and has been active in the Michigan Speech Coaches Association, National Thespians and the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association, where she received Teacher of the Year and winner of 19 state championships for the competitive theatre program.
Judy Harper, Assistant Director – Harper retired after 22 years teaching English, speech and theater at secondary level at Standish-Sterling Community Schools. While teaching she was also the Director of Drama and Forensics, directing over 100 plays including MIFA competition and coaching students in 14 events for speaking competition. She is an active volunteer with the Bay City Players, Midland Center for the Arts and Pit and Balcony. She received her B.A. degree from the University of Michigan-Flint and her Masters from Saginaw Valley State University.
Caleb Hopper, Technology Director – Hopper has been instrumental in all technical theater aspects at John Glenn High School and Bangor Township Schools. He has received several awards for sound, lights and set for MIFA One Act Competitions, AACT Fest and International Thespian Society. He has worked as a mentor for many local schools and on productions at Midland Center for the Arts, Bay City Players, Pit and Balcony and Teenage Musicals Inc. He has a passion for theater, technology and education, and hopes to help build this program and the talents of students.
