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 Theatre student. 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 2028

Class of 2028

Claire is so excited to be one of the  PTC officers in the 2026/2027 school year! Claire is on an acting track, and has been in the PTCs’ productions of Monster Calls and Frozen Jr. On the tech side she has been a part of countless shows, but most notably she assistant directed the award winning Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, and also will be stage managing Urinetown this season. 

Class of 2027

Jayla Pairis is a Senior at Cypress Lake High School and is excited for her second year as Officer in the Theatre Department. She is so excited to meet the new members of the PTC and welcome back previous ones! She is an Theatre Performance Major and has been in shows like Heathers, In the Heights, and Lord of the Flies. She also has experience in Theatre Tech for many shows like Holiday Inn, Willy Wonka Jr., The Wedding Singer, Play That Goes Wrong and many more. She’s so excited for the school year and what’s to come!