International Thespian Society Honor Troupe since 2021
About Us
Thomas E. Dalton
Tom is proud to be the Head Theatre Director at SCHS where he enjoys working with amazing students and department colleagues in a supportive and creative environment. He received his BFA in performance from Stephen F. Austin State University and his MFA in performance from the University of South Carolina. Before moving back to Texas, he spent 22 years as an actor performing professionally at the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, Classic Theatre Alliance in Augusta, Georgia, The Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, DC, Trustus Theatre in Columbia, SC, and was a seven-year company member with the South Carolina Shakespeare Company. He also spent 3 years as a member of the professional improv comedy troupe the We're Not Your Mother players. Tom has also taught theatre classes at the University of South Carolina, Newberry College, Midlands Technical College, Central Carolina Community College and Lee County High School.
Jillian Johnson
Mrs. Johnson is the Assistant Theatre Director at SCHS. She has a Bachelor's in Theatre, minor in English, from Valparaiso University. She also has a Master's in Theatre Education from The University of Houston. She has been involved in Theatre since she was little. She loves writing, photography and astronomy. She’s taught public school for 13 years, private Theatre academies for about 3 years, and has also done some professional and community Theatre work. She loves teaching and sharing her passion for Theatre. Her students mean the world to her and are the reason she keeps coming back every day.
Katie King
Katie King is excited to join Sc Playhouse as the new Tech Director this year. She graduated from Texas Tech University and brings seven years of teaching experience to the classroom. She is passionate about helping students bring creative ideas to life and building skills that will serve them both on and off the stage. Go Bulldogs!