Seahawk Stage Company 

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Welcome to another exciting season with the Seahawk Stage Company, where creativity takes center stage and every student has a chance to shine. Join us for a year filled with mystery, comedy, adventure, Broadway dreams, and unforgettable performances!

To qualify for the distinction, Hilton Head Island High School completed a comprehensive application documenting its support for theatre education in areas including funding, curriculum, instructional time, facilities, student participation, teacher development and evaluation, and overall institutional commitment to the program. All responses were verified with official documentation and reviewed by the Educational Theatre Association.

“Theatre education has allowed me to develop invaluable skills like powerful collaboration and connection with others, versatility, and creativity in ways that are simply not possible in other learning environments.” Maggie McGrath, Vice President, says.

Research continues to highlight the educational and social-emotional benefits of participating in school theatre. Studies have shown that students involved in theatre programs can develop stronger confidence, creativity, collaboration, resilience, responsibility, and a deeper sense of belonging. Drama-based instruction has also been shown to help students make stronger connections to academic content, while 95% of school administrators believe that theatre experiences improve students’ overall academic skills. 

“Theatre education gives students the opportunity to discover their voice, build confidence, and develop skills that serve them for life,” said Jay Gerlach, Interim Executive Director of the Educational Theatre Association. “This recognition celebrates communities that understand theatre is not extracurricular in the traditional sense, but an essential part of a well-rounded education.”

About the Educational Theatre Association

The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is an international nonprofit that serves as the professional association for theatre educators. EdTA is the parent organization of the International Thespian Society, the honor society for theatre students that has inducted more than 2.5 million Thespians since 1929, and the Educational Theatre Foundation, the organization’s philanthropic arm dedicated to broadening representation and increasing access to school theatre for all students. Visit schooltheatre.org to learn how EdTA inspires theatre educators to transform lives.