About Us

Theatre at the Ridge, Cedar Ridge High School’s powerhouse theatre program, continues to light up the stage with bold productions, innovative training, and award-winning talent. 

Under the direction of Kristie Copeland and Julia M. Smith, with Technical Directors Shaelin Abbaitello and Connor Hopkins, the program offers specialized tracks in acting, musical theatre, and technical theatre, preparing students for careers both on and off the stage. 

In 2025, Theatre at the Ridge captured top honors at the Heller Awards for Young Artists with wins for Best Production, Best Direction, Best Choreography, and Best Costume, following 2024’s victories for Best Choreography and Best Ensemble in Mary Poppins. Alumni have gone on to perform on Broadway, while current students continue to dazzle local audiences. 

The 2025–26 season promises something for everyone, featuring Snow White as the Children’s Show, the highly anticipated mainstage musical Newsies, the 2nd Annual Holiday Spectacular, UIL One-Act Play, Shakespeare in the Courtyard, and several additional showcases that highlight the depth of student talent.