Temple High School (Temple, TX USA)

I had such a blast taking part in Bat Boy, Mrs. Tolleson is a very amazing teacher/directer and everything else. I wish I could have been part of the theatre program much sooner.

I just want all the Temple thespians to know how lucky you are to have Natasha Tolleson as your director. I've been a high school director for 22 years and have been watching high school theatre for 34 years, and rarely have I encountered a teacher as passionate and talented as yours. You are all blessed to have her as your leader. It's a real pleasure to watch your work at ITS and in UIL OAP. Best wishes.

great website.

Just somehow stumbled upon this. I watched ya'll win
state in 2007 and was simply blown away! I was part
of the 4A El Paso Burges High School Crew We did
"Elizabeth the Queen" Anyway, from one thespian to
another keep up the brilliant work!

Ms. Tolleson, I met you at an IB conference a few years back in N.M. We commisurated over scoring of the old Research Commissions. I'm SO envious of your continuing success there at Temple! I, too, have kept myself a bit too ambitious going all Julie Taymor with a recent production of the Greek Comedy, THE BIRDS. Last years' assessments were a bear with no training - my kids finally told ME what they had to do! Ha! I've decided that this is my last year teaching - It's TIME! I was telling my kids about BAT BOY and hoped there were photos on your site.

Hello everybody! Happy Thanksgiving! I was just up late and started thinking
about you guys. I really miss all of you. I was browsing the site and was
astonished by your success at the convention. Congratulations to everyone. It
really is a great time in your lives. Mrs. Tolleson, I just want you to know how
grateful I am for everything that you have taught me. I have been working on
a lot of films here and so many things from the stage have come into play on
set. Even on the Affleck set, the confidence that you instilled in me helped in
making some great connections.
I hope and pray that everything is going well for all of you. Judging by what I
have read and seen on the site, you are all doing fantastic. The stage looks phenomenal... I'm quite jealous. The ninth grade center, however, had its own
quaint personality... not that I would ever choose it over the auditorium.
I can hardly wait until I see you all again. I wish you nothing but the best and
will see you, hopefully, at Christmas.
With tons of love,
Scott

"Beauty and the Beast" was absolutely AMAZING!!!! I was just floored by the talent! Every single person involved did an incredible job! I can't wait to see the next production. Keep up the good work!

Break a leg, everyone! And special opening night good wishes to Evie Clardy--performing like a true trooper after spending the night in the ER. Knock 'em dead, Evie!

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you guys know that I have been thinking
about you all week and I know that you are going to do a great job tonight! I
wish I could be there to see the theater on opening night, but I'll just have to
envision it in my mind with the help of jody and coach corley's wonderful
photography. =) Everything is going great here. We're opening Miss Julie
tonight as well, and I will be house managing it. (My first job with a walkie-
talkie. The walkie-talkie is so great that I might not go back...=) ) I know this
is the first time for many of you to be on stage in front of such a large
audience, and I know it is the first time for all of you to be on this particular
stage, so make the most of it. Use those nervous jitters to your advantage, let
it give your characters life, and live in the moment as you express to the
audience this tragic event in history. Tell the story to its fullest potential, and
enjoy yourselves. You guys are wonderful, and I wish I could skype the whole
performance!!!! Many hugs, kisses, and breaking of legs.

Emily

Great website.

Look forward to "Beauty and the Beast!" My granddaughter, Haley Hillis, is going to try out for one of the elementary school-age parts this afternoon...and I got to thinking about the late 1970's when I was involved in the great THS theatre productions... My, how time flies!

I know I speak for all alumni when I say that I can't wait to experience the new auditorium in all of it's glory!!!!

Peace,
Carolyn Wilson Bennett
Class of 1976