SPHS Friends of the Theater

The parent booster organization for the award winning, nationally recognized theater program at South Plantation High School.

Our Mission

To enhance the value of education of the arts through community involvement and parental participation.

The Director's Creed

Striving for professional performing arts in a high school setting.

Improved Academic Achievement

Studies have demonstrated a correlation between theater involvement and academic achievement.

Higher SAT Scores

Students involved in theater scored on average 65.5 pts higher on the verbal and 35.5 pts higher on the math component.

Improved Attendance!

Students who participate in the arts are 3x more likely to win awards for school attendance!

Come Make History With Us

The South Plantation High School theater program is seeking a new director

We want to share that Ms. Nicolette Trivlis has resigned as the Theater Director at South Plantation High School. We sincerely thank her for her dedicated two years of service to the school and the Paladin Players. Her passion and commitment have left a lasting impact, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, we are excited to announce that we are seeking a new director to take the reins of this vibrant program. The successful candidate will be leading an established theater program that specializes in "theater for the deaf." While experience working with the deaf and hard of hearing or knowledge of ASL is helpful, it is not required. Most important is a genuine desire to learn—support is plentiful, and your support system will be amazing!

South Plantation High School’s feeder school, Seminole Middle, boasts one of the district’s top middle school theater programs, ensuring a talented and eager group of future thespians.

The school administration is extremely supportive of the arts and eager to have a new director in place as soon as possible to continue this inspiring work.

If you believe you’re a good fit or know someone who might be, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@fott.org or contact the school directly.

Thank you for your interest and as always, your support of the theater arts at South Plantation High School.

Celebrating Success

$7000.00 in scholarships awarded at end of year banquet!

The South Plantation Paladin Players proudly concluded their successful year with their annual end-of-year banquet on May 28th, marking a memorable moment for our thespians, techs, faculty, and supporters. Amidst the celebration, the Friends of the Theater proudly awarded a total of $7,000 in scholarships to outstanding students dedicated to both their academic pursuits and theatrical passions.

The FOTT awarded four individual scholarships of $1,000 each to students selected by our scholarship selection committee. The recipients were Lily Moscowitz, Asche Dickerson, Karen Avrahami, and Isabella Morales. These scholarships recognize their dedication, talent, and commitment to the arts and academia, inspiring them as they continue their educational journeys.

In addition, the South Plantation Alumni Association Pat and Ralph Cook Scholarship awarded $1,000 to Adylan Qualch, further supporting a student exemplifying excellence and community spirit.

The Austin Waserman Memorial Scholarship, also valued at $1,000, was proudly bestowed upon Karn Avrahami by the Waserman Family, honoring the memory of their beloved son, a proud Paladin Alumni.

Lastly, the event celebrated the inspiring story of Rico Ross, a proud South Plantation High School graduate and former Paladin Player. Rico’s successful acting career and dedication to giving back to his alma mater exemplify the power of art and perseverance. Through the Rico Ross Scholarship of $1,000, awarded to Asia Delva, Rico’s legacy continues to inspire students to follow their dreams.

On behalf of the Friends of the Theater, we extend heartfelt congratulations to all our scholarship recipients. Your hard work and passion have truly paid off, and we wish you the very best as you embark on your post-high school journeys. Remember, as we always say — keep reaching for the stars!