The L.D. Bell High School Theatre company is an award-winning acting, improvisational, and technical organization based in Hurst, Texas. Established in 1952, our present day directors and troupe members proudly carry on the traditions and legacy of the department by producing high quality theatre. As of the 2023-2024 school year, Bell Theatre’s Troupe #949 is one of 39 Honor Troupes recognized by the International Thespian Society in the state of Texas. Students involved are taught important leadership and teamwork skills while producing quality shows that entertain their community, state, and beyond.

Our season consists of our award-winning Fall Musicals, participation in the state UIL One Act Play festival each winter, and our senior directed shows each spring. In addition, we send many students to both the state-wide Texas Thespians competition, with advancing students competing at the national level in the summer. Check out our monthly improv shows hosted and performed by the Wisecracks Improv Troupe!

L.D. BELL THEATRE MISSION STATEMENT:

IMAGINE, CREATE, EXPRESS, PERFORM

Bell Theatre is committed to the education of theatre arts and will strive to execute and perform to our highest personal and artistic level.  Our mission is to create a safe and family oriented environment for everyone that walks into our lives.

Meet the Directors!

Candace Harris

Head Director of L.D. Bell Theatre

Candace Harris is a visionary director and designer with nearly 20 years of experience in educational and professional theatre. Under the direction of Mrs. Harris, L.D. Bell Theatre has been nominated and won many theatrical accolades at the local, state, and national level. Her aptitude for leadership and directing has led to her recognition as a Texas Thespians Teacher of the Month for October 2023 and multiple Bell Theatre students qualifying for Nationals at the Texas Thespians State Festival in Grapevine, Texas every year, with 13 students qualifying for Nationals at the 2023 festival. Mrs. Harris has brightened the futures of many aspiring actors and technicians.

Hannah Kelly

Assistant Director of L.D. Bell Theatre

Hannah Kelly is a graduate of UT Austin and alumna of L.D. Bell Theatre. During her time at Bell, Ms. Kelly participated in Raiderettes, Wisecracks, and UIL One Act. After graduating from UT Austin in 2022, she taught theatre at Vista Ridge Middle School in Keller ISD for a year, returning to her alma mater the following school year to direct alongside her former mentor, Mrs. Harris. She plans to support Mrs. Harris and her students as they achieve their personal and theatrical goals.