Theatre Director

Hello Panthers, patrons, and prospective students and families. Thank you for taking the time to visit our Panther Theatre website.  I am Ms. Crussard, the Theatre Director/Teacher at Cypress Lake High and I hope this message finds you well.

I am so proud of all the incredible things our Theatre Program has to offer, not only to our Theatre Majors, but to our community as a whole. It is my personal mission to spread joy through Theatre and it is my sincere hope that your experience here, whether as a learner or an audience member, inspires a lifetime love of the Theatre Arts.

I believe Theatre is for everyone. Whether you love being on stage as a performer, or you prefer the behind-the-scenes life of a designer, the Cypress Lake High Theatre Program will help you grow into the artist you are meant to be. If you are interested in joining our program, please take a moment to explore the CURRICULUM page, which includes the progression of classes you will take as a company member. If you're ready to take the next step, check out the AUDITIONS page for information on how to officially join our award-winning program.

If you just want to see what's going on, browse the BOX OFFICE or GALLERY. Our season is filled with an array of theatre experiences that will appeal to a variety of interests.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the Panther Theatre Co. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Class of 2026

Peyton is a Junior at Cypress Lake High School and is so excited to be an officer this year! This is her third year in the Panther Theatre Company and she is so excited to welcome all the new members!  She is a Musical Theater major and her most recent credits include Ensemble in Holiday Inn, Matilda in Willy Wonka, Dance Captain for SIX! the musical choreographer for Willy Wonka Jr. and Mabel in Storm in the Barn. Peyton has been doing theatre since she was seven years old and is so excited for this year's season. Alongside theater, she is on the varsity soccer team as well an officer of the Mock Trial team and a member of MUN.  She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support as well as Carmen for giving her endless opportunities to grow as an actor.

Class of 2025

Katie is a Senior here at Cypress and is so glad to be a part of the department! Recent productions include Nigel in Alice by Heart, Prentiss in Peter and the Starcatcher, and Ensemble in Lord of The Flies. She also participates in tech theatre, with her favorite jobs being directing, sound operating, and prop design. In her free time, she enjoys climbing, Dungeons & Dragons, writing, and crocheting. Enjoy the show! 

Class of 2025

DJ Martin is a senior and a Theater Officer at Cypress Lake High school. DJ’s experience ranges from technical design such as costuming for "The Insanity Of Mary Girard" to being the student director for "Peter And The Star Catcher." DJ is also known for performances such as "Ma" in "The Storm In The Barn". DJ's main goal for the department this year is to encourage and inspire the underclassmen to apply themselves in all aspects of our company values, knowing it will serve them in their years to come!

Class of 2026

Evelin is a Junior at Cypress and is so excited for this year's upcoming show season! She is a tech major in the panther theater company and her most recent tech credits include, Sound Designer for Storm in the Barn, Stage Manager for Alice by Heart, and Stage Manager for Six the Musical. She is so excited for this year and can’t wait to see how we will grow together as a department!

Class of 2025

Bennett Wilcoxson is a Senior at Cypress and is thrilled to be on the leadership team this year!  She loves both technical theatre and acting, and you can usually find her contemplating about the two. Recent acting/tech credits include HONK! Jr. as MAUREEN, FRINGE! ALICE in WONDERLAND as ALICE’S SIBLING, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE as LIGHTING DESIGNER/OPERATOR, and INTO THE WOODS JR. as STAGE MANAGER. She is beyond excited to be working with her fellow officers and she hopes that she can cultivate a fun-loving, welcoming environment.