06/22/2026
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT:
We at TheatreCentre want to take some time to highlight some of our past performers who are out working in the arts and carrying on the legacy of TheatreCentre all around the country!
Today we will begin with Mr. Jessie Kisor! Jessie graduated from Cherokee County High School in 2008 and has a degree in Theatre from Troy University! You might remember him as Ren McCormick in Footloose! The Musical, or as Snoopy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown!
Jessie has been working professionally in theatre since earning his degree, either performing with Birmingham Children’s Theatre, or teaching! Currently, he is making great waves as the Theatre Director at Lee Magnet High School in Huntsville, AL! This past year he and his students have gone above and beyond in every theatrical competition across the state! Here are their accomplishments for just this past school year!
State Trumbauer 2025
14 Individual Events placed either 1st, 2nd or 3rd
One Act:
Best Scenic Design
Best Sound Design
Best Supporting Actor: Shawn Costley
All Star Cast:
Sy Phillips
Chris Hart
Bella Smith
Christian Bailey
Best in Show
Tallulah Awards 2026
Outstanding Performance
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Dance Ensemble: Shimmy & Shake Cast
Outstanding Scenic Design: Sydnee Bell
Outstanding Lighting Design: Ben Fleischman
Outstanding Costume Design: Sam Keutemeyer
Outstanding Stage Management: Charlotte Wilkinson and Kaitlynn Pelletier
Outstanding Production Crew
Spirit of Tallulah: Logan Pryor
Outstanding Supporting Actress: Yasmine Tyra
Outstanding Lead Actress: Linda Mathis & Erin Duus
Outstanding Lead Actor: Patrick Hereford
Performance Scholarship: Erin Duus
Technical Theatre Scholarship: Sam Keutemeyer
Performance of the Year
Best Actress: Linda Mathis
In fact, Linda Mathis will be representing the state of Alabama for the first time in New York competing in the Jimmy Awards TONIGHT!
TheatreCentre wants to congratulate Jessie in all that he has accomplished, and we want our community to know that we have people making great waves in the Arts out there!!!