JA’s Theatre Students Earn Spot Among Top Three Performances at Competition

March 1, 2022 / All News

Jackson Academy theatre students participated this past weekend in ThesCon 2022 at the Riley Center in Meridian. They competed in Tech Challenge, Chapter Select, and Thespys, in addition to attending workshops presented by industry professionals.

 

Congratulations to this year’s award winners!

Tech Challenge
  • 3rd Place Team – Charlie Earl
  • 1st Place Team – Logan Rohman, Anna Payton Parker
  • 1st place Team – Josie Huff
Thespy Honorable Mention
  • Stella Allen, Monologue
  • Frannie Dean, Solo Musical
Thespy Superior
  • Houston Hearn, Solo Musical
Thespy Superior & Thespy Showcase
  • Gretchen Morris, Solo Musical
MS Thespians Hall of Fame
  • Avery Adair
THE GIRL IN THE WHITE PINAFORE – Chapter Select
  • All Star Cast – Gretchen Morris, Houston Hearn
  • Set and Lighting Award
  • Outstanding Show

“It is such an honor to have been named in the top three performances in the state at ThesCon,” said Director of Theatre Arts Kerri Sanders. “I am incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and passion of our student performers.” 

The International Thespian Society exists to recognize excellence in educational theatre. Inductions for Jackson Academy’s Troupe 8632 will take place this spring. For more information, contact Mrs. Sanders at ksanders@jacksonacademy.org.