Theatre Dept Takes Home Honors at State Thespian Festival
The Roosevelt Theatre Department attended the State Thespian Festival on the UNI campus in Cedar Falls on November 14-16. They presented the fall musical PIPPIN as the opening ceremonies, competed in 38 individual events, competed with a tech challenge team, 5 students auditioned for scholarships and we attended several outstanding workshops.
PIPPIN was very well received earning a standing ovation from the 800+ delegates and representatives in attendance. Elise Alexander and Travis Reinders earned a Thespian Scholarship callback. The following students earned placing’s for the IE’s events listed.
1st Place:
Group Acting- Claire Guderjahn, Riley Johnson, Sylvia Visser
Costume Construction- Lily Comito
Monologue- Sadie Crees
2nd Place:
Solo Musical Theatre- Anne Hilker
Scenic Design- Michael Reid
3rd Place:
Monologues- Cianna Rothwell
Monologues- Addison Williamson
Group Acting- Elise Alexander, Emma Shafer, Isabel Allaway
Earning a score to advance onto International Competition:
Monologues- Emily Stavneak, Ruby Elwell and Cianna Rothwell
Costume Construction- Lily Comito
We are extremely proud of all of the participants and rank this festival as one of our most successful ever!