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DIRECTORS
Mr. Taylor has been the head of Flower Mound High School’s Theatre Department for 21 years. In those years, he has directed over 80 shows. Mr. Taylor graduated from Texas Tech University where he studied Music Education (with a vocal emphasis) and Theatre Education. Upon graduation, he moved to New York City where he worked as an actor, music director, director, vocal coach, and yes…a waiter. While in New York, Mr. Taylor helped to produce over 80 musicals and assisted the creator of more than 10 new children’s shows. He spent 11 wonderful years in New York “living the life of the gypsy”. Although Mr. Taylor loved his time in New York, he knew it was time to come back home and do what he loves...teach. While at Flower Mound, Mr. Taylor has taken One Act Plays to State competition five time (Into the Woods, 2nd runner up in 2005; Rimers of Eldritch in 2008; These Shining Lives, 2nd runner up in 2013; By the Bog of Cats, 2nd runner up in 2014; and The Cripple of Inishmaan, 1st runner up in 2015).
FMHS has also been fortunate to have two recipients of the Samuel French Award for acting at the UIL State One Act Play Competition and competed on the Region level seven times. Mr. Taylor has taken a mainstage show to State ITS Convention and National ITS Convention in Nebraska (Forever Plaid, 2008-2009) and Chapter Select play Women of Lockerbie in 2011. In 2015-2016, Mr. Taylor was chosen by the Texas Thespians to direct their state show Big Fish, where he had the privilege of working with students and directors from all over the state. In addition, he was honored to work with the composer of Big Fish on a new school edition that is now being produced all over the world. Texas Thespian's version of Big Fish was also chosen to perform and close the National Convention in 2016. He has also had many students perform on the mainstage at the state and national levels.
He is constantly amazed at the talent Flower Mound brings, and continues to be overly proud of his students near and far who are making magic wherever they go.
Scott Taylor,
Artistic Director and Head of FM Theatre Activities
Keli Wilson,
Associate Director & Costume Coordinator
Mrs. Wilson has been teaching theatre for the past 22 years, with the last 18 of them at Flower Mound High School. Even though she started her theatre career as an actress, Mrs. Wilson soon discovered that she loved the technical side of theatre just as much. She graduated from Texas Women’s University with a BA in Theatre and has worked professionally as a props artisan and scenic painter in Texas and Massachusetts. As an educator, Mrs. Wilson has worked on 100+ productions as a director and/or designer including 19 One Act Plays, where she has competed on the state level five times. When she’s not in the theatre, you can find her knitting, cooking or spending time with her husband, Bryan, daughter Lily, and son Elvis. She is currently the costume designer for all of FMHS’s play productions.
Camille Haley,
Associate Director and Props & Sound Coordinator
Camille Haley is in her 15th year as a theatre educator and her third year at FMHS. She holds a B.A. in Drama from Texas Woman’s University and an M.A. in Theatre Education from Emerson College. Mrs. Haley served as Theatre Director at Richland High School prior to joining the Flower Mound High School team. She was awarded the Bayard H. Friedman HERO Award as part of the Betty Lynn Buckley Awards in 2016 and Teacher of the Year at Celina High School in 2010. UIL accomplishments include State Qualification in 2018 and multiple advancements to the Area and Region levels of competition throughout her career. She has a profound passion for teaching and directing and is incredibly excited to work with the talented students at FMHS. When not in the theatre Mrs. Haley loves traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
John Patterson,
Technical Director
John Patterson attended Baylor University and received a degree in Theatre Performance. After graduation, Mr. Patterson moved to Los Angeles and worked at the Geffen Playhouse as a carpenter, but quickly advanced to the lead carpenter position. While in LA, he also worked part-time at the LA Film School, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, and did some freelance carpentry. After two years in LA, Mr. Patterson moved back to Texas and worked at the Dallas Theater Center as their full-time welder. Five years ago, he had the opportunity to fill in as a long-term theatre substitute, and he realized he could combine his two passions for theater and teaching. Mr. Patterson is in his sixth year of full-time teaching at Flower Mound High School this year.