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Our Identity
Lakeview Academy
Lakeview Academy is a PreK–12 college preparatory school committed to developing the complete student — intellectually, morally, and creatively. Our Fine Arts Department is a cornerstone of that mission.
The Fine Arts program at Lakeview Academy encompasses theater, music, visual art, and dance — offering students an unparalleled breadth of creative education within an academically rigorous environment.
Manestage Productions serves as the public face of theater at Lakeview — a professional-caliber program that draws audiences from across the region while developing students who go on to college programs, professional careers, and a lifelong love of the arts.
Our Mission
Manestage Productions exists to provide every Lakeview Academy student with a transformative theater education — developing confidence, creativity, collaboration, and a deep appreciation for the performing arts. We believe every student deserves the spotlight.
Our Vision
To be recognized as the premier K–12 theater program in Georgia — a program that produces professional-quality performances, develops lifelong artists and advocates for the arts, and serves as a model for fine arts education excellence nationwide.
What Drives Us
Professional standards in everything we do
Deep love for the craft of theater
Every voice matters on and off stage
Authentic, honest, and courageous art
Our School
Manestage Productions is proud to be part of Lakeview Academy, an independent college-preparatory school in Gainesville, Georgia.
Lakeview nurtures curious minds, strong character, and creative confidence from PreK through grade 12. Its commitment to the fine arts gives students the space, mentorship, and resources to turn imagination into exceptional work.
Visit Lakeview AcademyThe Name Behind the Name
The name Manestage Productions is a deliberate play on words — a tribute to our school mascot, the Lion. The “mane” of a lion represents strength, pride, and regal presence. The “stage” is where all of that power is expressed.
When our students step onto the Manestage, they embody the lion's courage, commanding the stage with the same confidence and majesty. The name reminds us every day that what we do is bold, proud, and powerful.