A Message from Mr. Whitney
“Hello! I am thrilled to be the theatre director at Fairfax High School. For me, theatre has always been a safe space where your friends become your family. It’s a place where we can laugh or cry, and not feel judged for it. Theatre helps us see things from perspectives different from our own, and because of that, it teaches us empathy. It reminds us that we are not alone.
I want to build an inclusive community that is representational of the diversity of the student body. It’s important that we tell stories that the world needs to hear and start the conversations that are difficult to have. I would love to have you in my class, or in an after school production. Whether you are an actor, techie, or designer, everyone has a role.”
Mr. Whitney received his Bachelors of Fine Arts in theatre, with a concentration in acting, from Howard University and Masters in Theatre from Regent University. He has acted professionally at the Shakespeare Theatre, Arena Stage, Interact Story Theatre, and other theatres in the DC area. He taught theatre for thirteen years at Warren County High School and excited to start year three at Fairfax High School. He lives with his wife, Beth, their two children, Gabriel and Elise, and their dog, Tucker.
“Hello! I am thrilled to be the theatre director at Fairfax High School. For me, theatre has always been a safe space where your friends become your family. It’s a place where we can laugh or cry, and not feel judged for it. Theatre helps us see things from perspectives different from our own, and because of that, it teaches us empathy. It reminds us that we are not alone.
I want to build an inclusive community that is representational of the diversity of the student body. It’s important that we tell stories that the world needs to hear and start the conversations that are difficult to have. I would love to have you in my class, or in an after school production. Whether you are an actor, techie, or designer, everyone has a role.”
Mr. Whitney received his Bachelors of Fine Arts in theatre, with a concentration in acting, from Howard University and Masters in Theatre from Regent University. He has acted professionally at the Shakespeare Theatre, Arena Stage, Interact Story Theatre, and other theatres in the DC area. He taught theatre for thirteen years at Warren County High School and excited to start year three at Fairfax High School. He lives with his wife, Beth, their two children, Gabriel and Elise, and their dog, Tucker.