
WWTC/MTC Shine at Thespian Nation Live
On January 28-31, WWTC and MTC were treated to a State Conference Event like no other! Due to the pandemic, Indiana Thespians joined the Educational Theatre Association and 12 other Chapters for Thespian Nation Live. This virtual conference featured keynote presentations by Cody Richard Renard, a Broadway stage manager, and Arbender Robinson, a musical theatre performer who hails from Joliet, Illinois. Throughout the weekend, WWTC and MTC students gathered in the Munster Auditorium to take workshops from national teaching artists on all areas of theatre!
The weekend kicked off with Theatre Alive! This tribute to educational theatre was a free event that raised money for school theatre programs. Hosted by TV stars Nia Vardalos and John Stamos, it featured presentations by Wayne Brady, Chaten Buttigieg, Tina Fey, Audra McDonald, Amber Riley, Jennifer Hudson, and Samuel L. Jackson. It also celebrated the 2020 inductees into the Educational Theatre Association Hall of Fame. The goal was to raise $200,000 for grant-making for school theatre programs.
As part of the weekend, our students participated in the International Thespian Excellence Awards. These are individual acting, design, marketing, stage management, and film events. Those who earn a Superior qualify to compete at the International Thespian Festival in June.
HIGH SCHOOL THESPY WINNERS
Michael Casner
Superior in Solo Musical
Sarah Espiritu
Superior in Solo Musical
Josephine Mittelberger and Isidora Pavlic
Excellent in Short Film
Delaney Craig
Excellent in Solo Musical
Isidora Pavlic
Excellent in Monologues
Lucas Opiola
Excellent in Lighting Design
Chloe Sarkady and Isidora Pavlic
Excellent in Duet Acting
Chloe Sarkady
Excellent in Monologues
MIDDLE SCHOOL THESPY WINNERS:
Evvy Kikkert
Excellent in Monologues
Pablo Saltanovitz and Alexi Johnson
Excellent in Duet Acting
Mathilde Kirk
Excellent in Solo Musical
Ellie Gelarden
Excellent in Solo Musical
Isabella Parker-Flinchum
Excellent in Monologues
Congratulations to all!
In addition, the Munster Theatre Company Thespian Troupe #2861 was recognized as a Gold Honor Troupe. This ranking is the result of a portfolio of the performance, service, and other activities that we carried out in the 2018-2019 school year. This portfolio was presented earlier this school year.