Ligon GT Magnet Middle School Theatre

04/25/2026

We celebrated Shakespeare’s 462nd birthday this week by memorizing our lines and blocking, adding set pieces and lighting cues, and cupcakes, of course! Grateful for art that lasts centuries, spans continents, and brings us all a little closer together 💛

Come catch one of Shakespeare’s everlasting comedies, Much Ado About Nothing, next week on Thursday, April 30 at 6pm. Admission is free!

04/24/2026

Meet Ruthie, who plays Georgia in our production of Much Ado About Nothing!

Georgia is a member of the watch, tasked with helping keep the town of Messina safe (even though things don’t always go exactly as planned). Alongside Dogberry and Dogwood, she becomes part of some of the play’s most humorous moments, bringing energy and confusion to every situation. But despite the chaos, Georgia helps uncover important truths that move the story toward its resolution…

Find out more on April 30 at 6 PM! Until then, see what interesting fact Ruthie wanted to share about herself!

04/23/2026

Meet Morgan, who plays the Friar in our production of Much Ado About Nothing!

Friar Francine is a thoughtful and observant figure who offers guidance in times of uncertainty. When conflict and confusion threaten to tear our characters apart, she steps in with a bold and carefully crafted plan to reveal the truth. With wisdom and a calm presence, the Friar helps guide the story toward resolution…

Find out more on April 30 at 6 PM! Until then, see what makes Morgan so excited about doing this show!

04/22/2026

Meet Larkin and Leah, who play Borachio and Borellio in our production of Much Ado About Nothing! These actors are taking on the challenge of sharing one role that has been split into two characters.

Borachio and Borellio are cunning accomplices to Don John, who thrive on deception and disorder. With sharp minds and little regard for the consequences, they carry out a carefully crafted scheme built on lies and false appearances. As their plan unfolds, they help turn celebration into suspicion and joy into chaos, proving just how far a well-told lie can go…

Find out more on April 30 at 6 PM! Until then, see what Larkin and Leah have to say about their favorite theatre memories!

04/20/2026

Meet Meredith, who plays Benedick in our production of Much Ado About Nothing!

Benedick is witty, confident, and a sworn bachelor who proudly claims he will never fall in love. Known for his sharp humor and constant war of words with Beatrice, he always has the final say. But when he becomes the target of a clever scheme, Benedick begins to question everything he thought he knew about love, friendship, and even himself…

Find out more on April 30 at 6 PM! Until then, see what makes Meredith so excited about doing this show!

04/18/2026

Get your bouquets for the End of Year Theatre Showcase and other final concerts now!

Celebrate all of our arts areas spring performances and showcases and our 8th grade students who are moving onto high school with a Congratulatory Bouquet! Bouquets are just $20, available for pre-order now, and will be in the Ligon auditorium lobby prior to each event.

Click the link, scroll down to find your event(s), and order. We'll handle the rest so you can sit back and relax during this very busy, but exciting, time of year!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/winter-showcase-and-winter-concert-bouquet-sales

04/17/2026

Meet Julia, who plays Margaret in our production of Much Ado About Nothing! Julia and one of her fellow actors, who plays Marina, are taking on the challenge of sharing one role that has been split into two characters!

Margaret and Marina are lively, clever attendants to Hero who enjoy being part of the excitement around them. But when they become caught up in a plan they don’t fully understand, their actions contribute to a misunderstanding that changes everything. What begins as harmless involvement quickly leads to unexpected and dangerous consequences…

Find out more on April 30 at 6 PM! Until then, see what Julia wanted me to share with you all!

04/16/2026

Meet Daniel, who plays Don John in our production of Much Ado About Nothing!

Don John is the sullen villain of our play, known for his bitterness and desire to disrupt the happiness of those around him, especially for his sister, Dona Pedro. While others celebrate love and friendship, he works behind the scenes to create confusion and chaos. Through deception and carefully crafted plans, Don John sets out to ruin what seems perfect for everyone else…

Find out more on April 30 at 6 PM! Until then, see what Daniel had to say about his pre-show ritual!

04/15/2026

It’s been two weeks since we got home from NYC, so let’s take a look back on our trip! Swipe through the photos to catch some of our favorite views 🏙️

04/03/2026

Day 5 in NYC ft. a trip to Central Park (with a little Beatles history) and a walking tour of Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown. We are so grateful to our tour director, Ms. Georgette, for all the NYC adventures we had and knowledge we gained over the last new days! 🌟🏙️🌳

04/01/2026

Day four in NYC ft. a tour of Lincoln Center, a visit to the Met, and stage door-ing Hadestown (w/ a suprise sighting of a Ligon alum) 🎭🖼️🌹

03/31/2026

Day three in NYC ft. Radio City Music Hall, a Broadway meet-and-greet with , and our first Broadway show of the trip 🤩🌃