About Westfield Theatre
Since it's inception in 2000, the Theatre Department has consistently remained an important and vital fine arts force at Westfield High School. We invite students to work collaboratively, develop critical thinking and public speaking skills, and engage in creative dialogues. Our Theatre Arts and Technical Theatre classes are taught with the intention of providing enrichment for students interested in these skills all of which encompass dramatic arts. Numerous students have gone on to pursue advanced studies in theatre/cinema, technical theater, and stage management.
Creating Unforgettable Theatrical Experiences
Westfield Theatre seeks to create a student-centered environment where theatre is made with, for, and by youth who are supported by professional adult mentorship. Westfield is committed to technologically innovative productions that highlight bold and untold stories. Our mission is to experiment with many different styles of Theatre as we promote a diverse student body where everyone of all identities is respected and welcome.
Theatre Teacher & Director
Christine Maxted
Christine Maxted has previously served as the theatre educator, performer, and director for 15 years. She holds her MA in Theatre Education and BM in Musical Theatre from the Catholic University of America. Performance venues have included Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap for the Performing Arts, Harman Center, NextStop Theatre, Workhouse Arts Center, Reston Community Players, Little Theatre of Alexandria, Upper Room Theatre, and Prince William Little Theatre. Christine has been a featured soloist for the Manassas Chorale, Manassas Symphony Orchestra, 2019 Prince William All County Choir Concert, and ETWN televised concerts. Highlights of her singing career have included singing for Junípero Serra’s Canonization Mass celebrated by Pope Francis and participating in the PBS documentary, The Defiant Requiem where she performed at international venues in Prague and Budapest. Although Christine loves to perform, she experiences joy bringing others to the stage rather than herself.
Thespian Troupe #6237
Thespian with an uppercase “T” refers to a member of the International Thespian Society, the world’s largest honor society for theatre students. The designation “Thespian” includes student members who excel in technical and production fields as well as performance in their high school theatre.
