Panther Players #6753
The Carver Panther Players, Troupe #6753, has been around for over 20 years, and we are better than ever. The Panther Players have been to the Regional UIL One Act Play competition 7 Times, Area UIL One Act Play competition 11 times, and recognized as a state UIL alternate 5 times, winning numerous best actor and actress awards along the way. In the Tommy Tune Awards, the Panthers have received nominations in all categories, totaling 88 nominations, 6 of which were for best musical, and 11 wins. Jocylen Dorcey and Nyles Washington won Best Actor with Nyles then representing the company at the Jimmy Awards that summer in New York. The Troupe has had 245 national qualifying students since it began participating in The Texas Thespian Festival, qualifying in all categories and earning main stage finalist numerous times, along with performing on the Main Stage with Texas’ amateur premiere of Memphis and in the Play Marathons. In 2019, Francean Houngbo was one of two playwrights to be recognized at The Texas Thespian Festival Playworks competition for her play, The Waiting Room. The Panthers have received multiple superior ratings at the International Thespian Festival, receiving maximum ratings in 2011 and 2020. The Troupe has had a number of students involved in the past two All-State Shows- Corem Boy and Big Fish; both of these productions went on as mainstage productions at the International Thespian Festival. The Troupe has been invited to perform at the American High School Theatre Festival in Scotland numerous times.
Troupe #6753 has earned its status as a city-wide, state-wide, and nationally recognized organization. The Troupe actively gives back to the community, performing for local churches, parks, community centers, malls, and restaurants, on a regular basis. The group also has had the honor of performing for organizations such as the Drifters, AKA Sorority, and was featured on the City of Houston’s Fourth of July Celebration. We have shared our talents with prestigious individuals such as Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, and Senator Al Green, along with Roy and Shirley Malonson- just to name a few. The Troupe has been interviewed and showcased on all mainstream news channels within the greater Houston area. The Troupe is under the direction of Ms. Roshunda Jones and Mr. Jabari Collins.
Our students and alumni have performed and continued their theatre training from notable programs such as The Theatre School at DePaul University, University of Texas, Howard University, NYU TISH, and the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. Alumni of our program have created a theatre company, The Bayou Theatre Company, which has produced groundbreaking productions in the Houston area. A former Senior Choir and Theatre student, Amber Nicole, was chosen by Christina Aguilera to compete against her fellow celebrities on NBC’s hit program, The Voice. The Panther Players Troupe #6753 has achieved much and will continue to achieve, many great things that will benefit their entire community.
Troupe #6753 has earned its status as a city-wide, state-wide, and nationally recognized organization. The Troupe actively gives back to the community, performing for local churches, parks, community centers, malls, and restaurants, on a regular basis. The group also has had the honor of performing for organizations such as the Drifters, AKA Sorority, and was featured on the City of Houston’s Fourth of July Celebration. We have shared our talents with prestigious individuals such as Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, and Senator Al Green, along with Roy and Shirley Malonson- just to name a few. The Troupe has been interviewed and showcased on all mainstream news channels within the greater Houston area. The Troupe is under the direction of Ms. Roshunda Jones and Mr. Jabari Collins.
Our students and alumni have performed and continued their theatre training from notable programs such as The Theatre School at DePaul University, University of Texas, Howard University, NYU TISH, and the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. Alumni of our program have created a theatre company, The Bayou Theatre Company, which has produced groundbreaking productions in the Houston area. A former Senior Choir and Theatre student, Amber Nicole, was chosen by Christina Aguilera to compete against her fellow celebrities on NBC’s hit program, The Voice. The Panther Players Troupe #6753 has achieved much and will continue to achieve, many great things that will benefit their entire community.