ABOUT Our Program
Year-long Elective Drama Classes
Beginners and experienced thespians welcome! LHHS offers three year-long drama education courses (Drama 1, Drama 2, and Advanced Drama 3/4/5) that satisfy the "A through G" requirement for the UCs. Visit our Drama Classes page for course descriptions and requirements. |
Year-long Technical Theater and Design
If you want to learn more about the behind-the-scenes aspect of theater, this class is for you. This hands-on Stagecraft course teaches set design and construction, scenic painting, props, costuming, make-up, and technical theater (including lighting, sound, and more). |
Semester-long and Extra-Curricular
Learn about participating in our theatre productions (plays and musicals) and/or our ComedySportz improv team. Our Theatrical Productions page includes more about auditions, joining the crew, our semester-long theatrical production classes, and other extra-curricular opportunities. |
Our Director
Susan Lord is in her 31st year at Laguna Hills High School, the last fifteen of which have been at the helm of the theatre department. She has also taught English and PE and coached swimming and water polo. She was honored as one of Orange County's Teacher of the Year candidates in 2013 and has happily accepted MACY trophies for many of our recent musicals, including the prestigious Spirit of the MACY Award for Nice Work If You Can Get It.
Mrs. Lord completed her Master's degree in Technical Theater Production and Design at Southern Oregon University. She loves working with the students at Laguna Hills and values the incredible support from parents, colleagues and administration. But what she's most proud of and thankful for is her amazing family.
Mrs. Lord completed her Master's degree in Technical Theater Production and Design at Southern Oregon University. She loves working with the students at Laguna Hills and values the incredible support from parents, colleagues and administration. But what she's most proud of and thankful for is her amazing family.