Anatomy of Gray
Oct. 5 and 6
A Night Under the Stars
Dec. 9
Beauty and the Beast
Jan. 18 - 20
The Taxidermists Daughter
Thurs, March 7
Shipwrecked! An Entertainment—The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself)
Thurs, April 11
Improv Show
May 9 and 10
Fringe Show
July 19 and 20
2023-2024
Season
Directors
Ms. King received a BFA in Theatre Education from Hardin-Simmons University. While in college she worked in the costume shop, taught an after-school theater program and participated in the Children’s Art & Literacy Festival of Abilene.
From 2018-2023, Ms. King served as the Theater Director at Burnett JH where she most recently placed 2nd in the MISD/WISD OAP Festival.
Ms. King teaches Technical Theatre I, Theatre III/IV and Black Box.
carley.king@wylieisd.net
Polly Harrison, Director of Theatre
Mr. Smith received a BFA in theatrical Design and Technology from Baylor University. While in college he served as a Master Electrician, Scenic Paint charge and Lead Carpenter.
He started his teaching career at Mesquite High School where he earned the 2021 Green Apple Teacher award from Texas Thespians. He spent last year at Rockwall Heath High School and is thrilled to join the team at Wylie HS this year. One of his favorite projects was the set design for the world premier of Lucha Teotl with Prism Theatre in partnership with the DTC.
Mr. Smith teaches Technical Theatre I, Technical Theatre II/III/IV and Advanced Technical Theatre.
matt.smith@wylieisd.net
Matt Smith, Technical Theatre Director
Wylie High School Theatre
Carley King, Asst Theatre Director
Mrs. Harrison received a BA in Theatre and a MA in Teaching, both from Austin College in Sherman, TX. She has taught in Plano ISD and McKinney ISD eventually serving as McKinney HS Theatre Director/District Coordinator of Theatre Arts. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Harrison is also the Co Founder of The Epic Waters Theatre Festival. She is the Director of Wylie HS Theatre and currently teaches Theatre I, Adv Theatre I, Theatre II and both advanced production classes - Black Box and Main Stage.
polly.harrison@wylieisd.net