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 Ms. Carly Ann Berg is the theatre director for the Acting Troupe of Lambert. Under her direction, the students won the 2018 AND 2019 Georgia High School 7A State Championship in one-act competition with Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me. The Acting Troupe of Lambert won three 2019 Shuler Hensley awards for Best Overall Production, Ensemble and choreography for Newsies. Carly is the co-founder, co-director, and choreographer of Play On Players Children’s Theater. POP has won multiple Outstanding Production awards at the annual Junior Theatre Festival. Carly holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Brenau University/Gainesville Theater Alliance. She has enjoyed performing in numerous productions and has a strong passion for musical theatre. Carly strives to be an excellent role model and enjoys working with students of all ages and abilities to build their self-confidence and talents on stage. Her educational goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of students through the teaching of theatre arts.

Mr Ryan Wason is the Director of Chorus at Lambert and the Music Director for the ATL. Mr. Wason is currently in his 17th year of teaching and choruses under Wason’s direction have been very successful receiving superior and excellent ratings for both the Ohio and Georgia Music Education Associations. A two-time nominee for Teacher of the Year at Lambert, Mr. Wason has been a part of numerous award-winning productions with the ATL, receiving nominations and honorable mentions for Music Direction and Orchestra in the Shuler Hensley Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards, as well as the GHSA One Act Play Competitions, including the 7-A State Championship in 2018. Mr. Wason has enjoyed performing in and directing plays and musicals, most recently music directing She Loves Me, Newsies, Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, and A Chorus Line.

ASSISTANT DIRECTORS

Elle Billips is a junior at Lambert. This is her first time assistant   directing in ATL and she couldn't be more excited. Her dream is to follow in the footsteps of Ms. Carly & Mr.Wason and become a director. She would like to thank her parents, Ms. Carly, and Mr.   Wason for this amazing opportunity to be on stage & behind the scenes. She hopes you enjoy becoming part of the patch!

Mason Nunes is a junior at Lambert High and this is his first time assistant directing and has participated in six shows with the Acting Troupe of Lambert. He is so excited for you to see this wonderful show filled with amazing messages. He hopes you enjoy!