Fine Arts Friday | Jayla Frieson

Fine Arts Friday | Jayla Frieson

During her time in college, she gained experience working in her university's scene shop where she built, painted, and created sets for productions. She also has experience in stage managing various shows. In her spare time, Ms. Frieson enjoys performing onstage, with her favorite role being Armeilia McQueen in Ain't Misbehavin'. She is passionate about the performing arts and is excited about teaching Theatre Arts at Southside this year.

Education

Ms. Frieson has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Design-Technology with a Minor in African American Studies from Francis Marion University.

Why Her Students Love Theatre 

• What I love about Theatre is how you can express your feelings and express how you really feel. It's also so much fun. You sing, dance, and act. I would really recommend joining theatre. I believe that you would fall in love with it just like I did. ~Anna Claire Maxwell

• I like theatre because I know that you can be yourself and express your feelings. I love how you can show your acting skills off in the class and make new friends! I would recommend this class to other students because I know they can feel the same way I do about theatre. ~Andelyn DuBose

• I like theatre because it helps me get out and it makes me who I am. People should take Theatre because it helps them with public speaking and making new friends. ~Will Allen

• I like Theatre because you can express your emotions and yourself. I would recommend the class if you want to further your Theatre education and be in a play. ~Ansley Willard

• I love the Fine Arts program because we get to stay in our selected class all year and we get to go on fun field trips. The theatre fine arts program is especially fun because when you are in 7th and 8th grade you get to be in the school play. ~Savannah Lambert