Our theatre department is a vibrant element of our Academy. Our actors look forward to performing in two full-stage productions each year.  Our theatre students, piano students, and visual art students collaborate together to make each stage production gleam.

Magnet Elective Course Offerings Include:

Magnet Introduction to Theatre

Magnet Puppetry

Magnet Acting

Magnet Playwriting

Magnet Technical Theatre

Magnet Drama Production

EM3 is the only WCPSS school to offer Magnet Drama Production as a daily, double-period class.  

Students who wish to step into the footlights and those who wish to work behind the scenes will find a place in our theatre program.

NC Theatre Conservatory, and Burning Coal Theatre have been Artists in Residence in recent years. NC Theatre Conservatory served as Artists in Residence in the 2020 school year and provided a musical theatre residency for choral, theatre and dance students. Burning Coal Theatre served as Artists in Residence in 2021 and provided a Shakespearean Theatre Residency for students.

Theatre students are provided frequent opportunities to work with professional actors at our Academy!