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The theater programs at LPS provide the opportunity for students to grow and flourish as performers, technicians, and designers. Our programs are designed to facilitate over 100 students advocating for their passion and love of theater through productions and competitive performances.

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Our 2026 Starlight Blue Star Award Winners

Dream Production Award

Direction

Hannah Mees

Liberty High School

Outstanding Technical Crew

Set Crew 

"The Phantom of the Opera"

Liberty High School

 

 

Scholarship for Ceremony Ensemble

Lainey Beaty

Liberty North High School

Outstanding Performer in a Lead Role

Olivia Dolton

as Christine Daaé

Liberty High School

Outstanding Overall Production

"The Phantom of the Opera"

Liberty High School

Finalist for the Community Outreach Award

Ian Talpes

Liberty North High School

Raised over $2,000 for students needing assistance in purchasing school lunches.

Outstanding Lighting Design

Abby Kuhlman

Liberty High School

Outstanding Performer in a Supporting Role 

Jillian Downing 

as Janis Sarkisian

Liberty North High School

Our State Champions

READER'S THEATRE STATE CHAMPIONS

2018, 2019, & 2022 - Liberty High School

ONE-ACT PLAY STATE CHAMPIONS

1998, 2009, 2014, & 2015 - Liberty High School

2017 - Liberty North High School

LNHS Student Performs in 2025 Jimmy Award Ceremony

A person conducting a pit orchestra
A student wearing a green hat and headset smiling
A student in a sailor costume tap dancing
Two students in costumes sitting on gray boxes on a stage
A student in a blue dress dancing with a student in black pants and white shirt
two students in winter coats sitting with arms crossed and frowning
Student in brown pants and coat dancing with student in blue dress on a stage
A theatrical scene with three students in costume, one wearing a white dress, one in a striped outfit, and one in black jacket and black pants holding a large umbrella.

High School Theatre Staff

Katherine Gehrlein

Titles: Teacher-Theater
Locations: Liberty High School
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Kimberly Lenger

Titles: Teacher-Forensics
Locations: South Valley Middle School
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Michael Turpin

Titles: Teacher-Forensics
Locations: Liberty High School
Email:

Ryan VanDyke

Titles: Teacher-Theater
Locations: Liberty North High School
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