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Kemp Theater: Where Stories Come Alive

Kemp Theater is more than just performances on stage—it's about creativity, expression, and bringing stories to life. Our theater students serve as storytellers and artists, captivating audiences through drama, comedy, and everything in between. Through dedication, collaboration, and passion for the craft, Kemp Theater students develop confidence, communication skills, and lifelong friendships while representing the Kemp Yellowjackets on stage and at competitions.

We're proud of our theater program's commitment to excellence, fostering talent and building a community where every student can shine in the spotlight.

Behind the Curtain: Our Program at a Glance

  • Building Confidence & Character
    Our theater program spans 7th–12th grade, developing performers, storytellers, and confident communicators every step of the way.
  • One Act Play Excellence
    We compete at the UIL One-Act Play competition, showcasing our dedication to the craft and representing Kemp with pride.
  • Community Connection
    Theater brings people together! We perform for our community, collaborate with local organizations, and share the magic of live performance.
  • Bringing Stories to the Stage
    From fall musicals to spring productions, we bring compelling performances to life for our school and community.
  • Creativity & Collaboration
    From rehearsals to opening night, our program thrives on teamwork, artistic expression, and the Yellowjacket family bond.

Director Spotlight

A headshot of Meghan Cantrell, identified as Theater Director.Meghan Cantrell, our theater director, has been passionate about theatre and One-Act Play (OAP) her entire life. For the past 8 years, she has led Kemp's theater program, helping students discover that theatre is more than performance—it's a powerful tool that builds reliability, social skills, teamwork, and self-esteem that last far beyond the stage.

Headshot of Aaron Williams, Theater Director, with text overlay.Mr. Williams may not be a Kemp native, but he's East Texas through and through—a proud Van High School graduate who discovered his passion for the stage and never looked back. With over 20 theatrical productions under his belt as director, actor, and crew technician, he's now on a mission to bring the UIL One-Act Play competition back to Kemp Junior High School.

  • A headshot of Meghan Cantrell, identified as Theater Director.Meghan Cantrell, our theater director, has been passionate about theatre and One-Act Play (OAP) her entire life. For the past 8 years, she has led Kemp's theater program, helping students discover that theatre is more than performance—it's a powerful tool that builds reliability, social skills, teamwork, and self-esteem that last far beyond the stage.

  • Headshot of Aaron Williams, Theater Director, with text overlay.Mr. Williams may not be a Kemp native, but he's East Texas through and through—a proud Van High School graduate who discovered his passion for the stage and never looked back. With over 20 theatrical productions under his belt as director, actor, and crew technician, he's now on a mission to bring the UIL One-Act Play competition back to Kemp Junior High School.