THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORIES
About Our Company
Southlake Carroll Theatre Company brings students together to explore storytelling, artistry, leadership, and the magic of live performance.
OUR DIRECTOR
Tré John (Coach John)
Tré John (Coach John) holds a BFA in Theatre from Texas State University with an emphasis in acting. He earned a master's degree in 2005 in Education Administration. He has been in education for 27 years as a high school theatre teacher, middle school theatre teacher, Principal, and athletics coach.
During his career, everywhere Coach John has gone, success has followed. Since returning to high school theatre in 2016, his accomplishments include:
Awards & Recognitions
UIL One Act Play
State Appearances
2019 CHS: Medea — UIL OAP 6A State Champion
Regional Appearances
- 2017 CHS: The Awakening of Spring — Alternate to State
- 2018 CHS: Golden Boy — Alternate to State
- 2019 CHS: Medea — State Qualifier
- 2021 NHS: Little Women
- 2023 KHS: Peter and the Star Catcher
Local Awards
- 2017 Kelley Award for Best Technical Direction: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, CHS
- 2017 Kelley Award for Best Play: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, CHS
- 2018 Kelley Award for Best Musical: In The Heights, CHS
- 2018 Dallas Summer Musicals Lighting Design Honorable Mention: In The Heights, CHS
- 2019 Kelley Award for Best Technical Direction: Newsies, CHS
- 2019 Kelley Award for Best Musical: Newsies, CHS
- 2023 Kelley Award for Best Musical: Shrek, KHS
Coach John has also been involved in several local theatre productions as an actor, director, and playwright.
A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
Thespian Troupe 5404
Part of the International Thespian Society, Troupe 5404 celebrates student achievement in theatre and encourages artistry, service, leadership, and collaboration. With a strong tradition of success spanning more than 20 years, our troupe continues to inspire students to grow both onstage and behind the scenes.