Directors
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Timothy P. Jackubek
Department Chair of Performing and Visual Arts Theatre Chair/Technical Director Technical Theatre I-III tjackubek@conroeisd.net |
Mr. Jackubek has been teaching for the past 29 years in the state of Texas. For the first twelve he taught at Humble High School were he was department chair of Theatre and Teacher of the Year in 2001. He also received the Outstanding Service Award from the Humble District in 2001 and 2004. He has been nominated for the Who's Who Among High School Teachers in 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2007. Mr. J moved over to The Woodlands in 2006 and was honored with Teacher of the Year in 2015 as well as receiving the Educator Achieving Excellence Award the same year.
Mr. J has been involved with the world of Theatre for over thirty years. In that time he has acted, directed, designed and crewed over 200 productions! Mr. J has worked for Local 51 I.A T S.E (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Hands) here in Houston and the Locals in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cleveland Ohio. Some of his professional credits include: David Copperfield Tour, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Aida, The Lion King, Les Miserable, President Bush and his 80th Birthday Bash at Minute Maid Park (among others) Mr. J has also worked many concerts backstage as a stage hand. Some of his credits include: Jimmy Buffet, Metallic, Dave Mathews Band, Janet and Michael Jackson (to name a few). Mr. J has worked at: The Alley, The Wortham, Jones Hall, The Hobby Center, and various locations from The Woodlands to Galveston, Texas all in a back stage capacity.
Mr. J has been the Main Stage Technical Director at the Texas Thespian festival for several years, taking care of the loading-in and out of shows at the festival; local house crews and any technical elements needed for the shows. Mr. J has been a fight choreographer for several productions and has done various voice-overs for television and radio! He takes care of all the rentals that come in to the theater as well as being in charge of the student technicians. When asked what is the one thing that he would like to do, his reply-"SLEEP. JUST SLEEP."
Mr. J has been involved with the world of Theatre for over thirty years. In that time he has acted, directed, designed and crewed over 200 productions! Mr. J has worked for Local 51 I.A T S.E (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Hands) here in Houston and the Locals in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cleveland Ohio. Some of his professional credits include: David Copperfield Tour, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Aida, The Lion King, Les Miserable, President Bush and his 80th Birthday Bash at Minute Maid Park (among others) Mr. J has also worked many concerts backstage as a stage hand. Some of his credits include: Jimmy Buffet, Metallic, Dave Mathews Band, Janet and Michael Jackson (to name a few). Mr. J has worked at: The Alley, The Wortham, Jones Hall, The Hobby Center, and various locations from The Woodlands to Galveston, Texas all in a back stage capacity.
Mr. J has been the Main Stage Technical Director at the Texas Thespian festival for several years, taking care of the loading-in and out of shows at the festival; local house crews and any technical elements needed for the shows. Mr. J has been a fight choreographer for several productions and has done various voice-overs for television and radio! He takes care of all the rentals that come in to the theater as well as being in charge of the student technicians. When asked what is the one thing that he would like to do, his reply-"SLEEP. JUST SLEEP."
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Matthew Peters
Advanced and Level Theatre I (9th Grade Campus), Musical Theater I - II (Senior Campus), Theater Production I - II (Senior Campus mtpeters@conroeisd.net |
Mr. Peters found his love in theater by performing as an Elf in St. Peter's Childcare Holiday Production in Pasadena, TX. From there he has had the opportunity to perform and direct at The Alley Theater, Miller Outdoor Theater, The Hobby Center and at various community theaters throughout Houston.
Mr. Peters has been teaching for the past 15 years after graduating from Texas A&M University. After college, he taught at Elsik High School in Alief ISD for 4 years. For the past 11 years he has been teaching Theater 1, Productions, and Musical Theater at The Woodlands High School. He is a speech coach and also the director in charge of the 2016, 2018, 2021 Best High School Improv Troupe in Texas, the TWHS Improv Troupe (Funky Bunch!).
Outside of our theater department, Mr. Peters is the State Festival Director and Executive Board President for Texas Thespians. He has been involved with the organization for the past 11 years, and helps plan that State Festival where over 10,000 students and teachers attend. When he is not teaching or directing a show (which is rare!), Mr. Peters enjoys spending time with his wife Claire, his sons Mason and Connor, his best dog friend Gus, and his "adopted" cat Trooper. He is an avid Houston and Texas A&M sports fan, which leads to many depressing weekends.
Mr. Peters has been teaching for the past 15 years after graduating from Texas A&M University. After college, he taught at Elsik High School in Alief ISD for 4 years. For the past 11 years he has been teaching Theater 1, Productions, and Musical Theater at The Woodlands High School. He is a speech coach and also the director in charge of the 2016, 2018, 2021 Best High School Improv Troupe in Texas, the TWHS Improv Troupe (Funky Bunch!).
Outside of our theater department, Mr. Peters is the State Festival Director and Executive Board President for Texas Thespians. He has been involved with the organization for the past 11 years, and helps plan that State Festival where over 10,000 students and teachers attend. When he is not teaching or directing a show (which is rare!), Mr. Peters enjoys spending time with his wife Claire, his sons Mason and Connor, his best dog friend Gus, and his "adopted" cat Trooper. He is an avid Houston and Texas A&M sports fan, which leads to many depressing weekends.
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Ms. Collins has been teaching at The Woodlands High School Theater Program for the past 11 years.
Ms. Collins earned her B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Acting and Directing from Sam Houston State University - also earning minors in Secondary Education and English. She then earned teaching certifications in Secondary Education, Theatre Arts Education K - 12 and, Secondary English and Language Arts.
While at SHSU, Ms. Collins earned an Irene Ryan, Best Supporting Actress, Nomination for her portrayal of Hermia in Dead Man’s Cell Phone. She served as Assistant Stage Manager for two SHSU Black Box productions, Dog Sees God and, As It Is In Heaven. These positions earned her a job of Stage Manager for the Black Box production of Doubt, under the direction of Larry Smiglewski. During her time at SHSU, Ms. Collins served as Secretary and President-of SHSU’s Chapter of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology. She served as Costume Designer for the SHSU Black Box production of Women of Lockerbie. She also worked as a cutter, stitcher, draper for the Sam Houston Theatre Department Costume Shop. Some of her favorite costumes to make were Cinderella’s Ball Gown for Into the Woods, and Lady Gertrude’s costume for the all male production of Hamlet.
Currently, Mrs. Collins enjoys teaching Theater Arts 1 - 4 at the Senior Campus, directing shows with her fellow directors, coaching students in speech and competing in the UIL One Act Play Competition each Spring. She also acts as advisor to the Department’s officers for Inter-troupe Development in creating department events, and the Historians in documenting all the amazing things this Theater Department accomplishes. She is excited to see what new things will be created and produced this year, despite the circumstances, and remains confident that it will be a rewarding experience for all those involved.
Ms. Collins earned her B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Acting and Directing from Sam Houston State University - also earning minors in Secondary Education and English. She then earned teaching certifications in Secondary Education, Theatre Arts Education K - 12 and, Secondary English and Language Arts.
While at SHSU, Ms. Collins earned an Irene Ryan, Best Supporting Actress, Nomination for her portrayal of Hermia in Dead Man’s Cell Phone. She served as Assistant Stage Manager for two SHSU Black Box productions, Dog Sees God and, As It Is In Heaven. These positions earned her a job of Stage Manager for the Black Box production of Doubt, under the direction of Larry Smiglewski. During her time at SHSU, Ms. Collins served as Secretary and President-of SHSU’s Chapter of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology. She served as Costume Designer for the SHSU Black Box production of Women of Lockerbie. She also worked as a cutter, stitcher, draper for the Sam Houston Theatre Department Costume Shop. Some of her favorite costumes to make were Cinderella’s Ball Gown for Into the Woods, and Lady Gertrude’s costume for the all male production of Hamlet.
Currently, Mrs. Collins enjoys teaching Theater Arts 1 - 4 at the Senior Campus, directing shows with her fellow directors, coaching students in speech and competing in the UIL One Act Play Competition each Spring. She also acts as advisor to the Department’s officers for Inter-troupe Development in creating department events, and the Historians in documenting all the amazing things this Theater Department accomplishes. She is excited to see what new things will be created and produced this year, despite the circumstances, and remains confident that it will be a rewarding experience for all those involved.
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Ms. Dupuis holds a Bachelor of Science in Theatre with an Acting/Directing emphasis and is a professional performer by trade. Making her performance debut as a 3-year-old in a tutu, Ms. Dupuis began commercial work and modeling by the age of 7. Found herself cast in stage plays at 14 before ultimately performing in indie films and touring companies in the decades to come. Some of her most notable credits include Artistic Director of Stage Left, a small grass roots acting company; an invited guest of Once Upon a Dream, an international Improv Troupe; touring in William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in the role of Olivia; performing the prestigious role of Nora in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House; and originating the role of Brandi in the first professional production of the one act play ASH. Although most of Ms. Dupuis’ professional experience is in front of the curtain; she has been lucky enough to work in various positions behind the curtain along the way. Some of Ms. Dupuis’ fondest memories are developing new works and reimagined classics in venues such as found spaces and small intimate blackbox theatres.
Prior to stepping into the secondary classroom Ms. Dupuis worked as a freelance Teaching Artist holding workshops and masterclasses for various artists. Within the realm of public education Ms. Dupuis has built two award winning theatre programs, written district curriculum for students spanning across 7-12 grade in Acting, Technical Theatre and Musical Theatre disciplines and was nominated for the A+ Teacher award during her time with Tomball ISD. From 2012-2016 she tutored students at ACT seeking their teaching certificate in Theatre for the state of Texas. From 2012-2016 she enjoyed running the Makeup event in the Texas Techie Challenge at the Texas Thespians ITS Festival; in 2019 held the Technical Director position for the Tate Stage; and has enjoyed judging multiple events at Festival since 2012 to the present.
Joining the TWHS Directing team in 2019 Ms. Dupuis continues her goal as a theatrical educator - to foster a safe collaborative atmosphere that allows each student to cultivate their artistry while gaining confidence and ownership over their individual artistic voice. In addition to teaching Theatre 1, Ms. Dupuis directs seasonal straight plays; produces Highlander Film Festival; and coaches acting events for TFA Speech as well as Individual/Group events for Thespian Festival.
Prior to stepping into the secondary classroom Ms. Dupuis worked as a freelance Teaching Artist holding workshops and masterclasses for various artists. Within the realm of public education Ms. Dupuis has built two award winning theatre programs, written district curriculum for students spanning across 7-12 grade in Acting, Technical Theatre and Musical Theatre disciplines and was nominated for the A+ Teacher award during her time with Tomball ISD. From 2012-2016 she tutored students at ACT seeking their teaching certificate in Theatre for the state of Texas. From 2012-2016 she enjoyed running the Makeup event in the Texas Techie Challenge at the Texas Thespians ITS Festival; in 2019 held the Technical Director position for the Tate Stage; and has enjoyed judging multiple events at Festival since 2012 to the present.
Joining the TWHS Directing team in 2019 Ms. Dupuis continues her goal as a theatrical educator - to foster a safe collaborative atmosphere that allows each student to cultivate their artistry while gaining confidence and ownership over their individual artistic voice. In addition to teaching Theatre 1, Ms. Dupuis directs seasonal straight plays; produces Highlander Film Festival; and coaches acting events for TFA Speech as well as Individual/Group events for Thespian Festival.