About the Director

Ashlynn Hayes joined the Athens Drive High School faculty at the beginning of the 2015 - 2016 school year. Since then she has directed productions of The Canterbury Tales, Thoroughly Modern Millie!, Ashland Falls, Cinderella, Greek Mythology Olympiaganza, In The Heights, Football Romeo, All Shook Up, 16 in Ten Minutes or Less, 9 to 5, the musical, The Chronicles of 2020, and 10 Years of Athens Drive Theatre: a look back

Before joining Athens Drive, she earned a B.F.A from the School of Theatre and Dance at East Carolina University. After graduating from ECU, she worked professionally in theater for several years, with extensive experience in production management, stage management, and directing. 

In her personal time, you can find Mrs. Hayes enjoying life with her husband, Jackson, and their toddler, Barrett Elizabeth. Her personal interests include cooking, traveling, and supporting the ECU Pirates. 

Mrs. Hayes' classroom/office are in trailer #6 on the north side of the school. Her email address is ahayes3@wcpss.net.