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January 24th-27th
*Suggested for Ages 14+
Due to Mature Language
FHS Theatre Season 2018-2019
FHS THEATRE DEPARTMENT UPCOMING EVENTS
The Tin Woman by Sean Grennan
April 11, 12, 13 at 7 pm and April 14 at @ pm, Fayetteville Hihg School Performing Arts Center
April 11, 12, 13 at 7 pm and April 14 at @ pm, Fayetteville Hihg School Performing Arts Center
Fayetteville High School
Thespian Troupe 717 attends State Festival 2019
Fayetteville High School Thespian Troupe 717 attended the State Thespian Festival held in Russellville, Arkansas from February 7th-9th. At this festival, students were adjudicated in solo & duet performances, technical elements, short film, group scenes and musicals. The festival offered workshops to our students to strengthen their artistic crafts in dance, acting, technical theatre, college/audition prep, and several others theatre skills lead by talented presenters from across the United States. Students also auditioned to colleges from across the nation. This year’s total scholarship offerings to our Arkansas Thespians was over $1.5 million!
The top ranked Troupe's from across the state were selected to perform their One Act performances to be showcased for the festival. Fayetteville was selected and brought a
play entitled "Lockdown", directed by Thespian President, Warren McCombs. The performance was given a Superior Rating by all judges and a special award for Student Direction and Ensemble. The troupe was also given the All State Crew award to Warren McCombs, as well as, All State Cast awards to Noah Chacon, Jacob Raebiger, and Kamilla Sarvestani for their performance.
At the end of the festival, each of the 13 events are showcased to demonstrate to the students the highest quality of performance. Of the 40+ troupes in attendance, Fayetteville showcased in Duet Acting, led by members Sarah Grace Baxter & Noah Chacon!
Each festival is led by STO's (Student Thespian Officer's). Our very own Sarah Grace Baxter was elected to be 1 of 6 STO's for next year's festival! This is a high honor for our troupe and school! We are very proud of Sarah Grace representing Fayetteville High School and Troupe 717!
As for awards, here is the list of Group and Individual Rankings:
Group Superior Ratings:
One Act -Lockdown by Douglas Craven(Showcased)
Sarah Grace Baxter, Noah Chacon, Gabe Malis, Kaden Mays, Warren McCombs, Margaret Murie, Jacob Raebiger, Citrine Rentsch, Kamilla Sarvestani, Jackson Smith, & Abigail Wetzel.
Group Acting
Alex Ahuja, Brenna Dostal, & Abigail Wetzel
Individual Superior Ratings:
Duet Musical
Kayleigh Calaway/Carsen Haller
Duet Acting (Showcased)
Sarah Grace Baxter/Noah Chacon Abigail Wetzel/Amani Wilson
Group Excellent Ratings:
Group Musical
Sarah Grace Baxter, Margaret Murie, Lucie Taylor, Daisy Rehbock, Noah Chacon, Kaden Mays, Warren McCombs, & Carson Haller
Short Film
Noah Chacon & Warren McCombs
Individual Excellent Ratings:
Solo Acting
Daisy Rehbock Charlotte McCombs
Duet Acting
Citrine Rentsch/Brendan Wolf
Solo Musical
Gabe Malis Warren McCombs Kamilla Sarvestani
Individual Excellent Ratings
Costume Construction
Chloe Northcutt
Stage Management
Jackson Smith
Special Awards:
State Thespian Officer
Sarah Grace Baxter
Honor Thespian Award
Abigail Wetzel
All State Crew
Warren McCombs
All State Cast
Noah Chacon Jacob Raebiger Kamilla Sarvestani
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Production Photos
CAST LIST
Cast List for
The Tin Woman by Sean Grennan
For April Production April 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2019
Darla…………….Lucie Taylor
Nurse……………Abigal Wetzel
Hank……………..Alex Ahuja
Alice………………Grace Gardner
Sammy…………..Kayleigh Calaway
Joy…………………Margaret Murie
Jack…………………Eric Pilkington
*Thanks to all of you who auditioned. Watch for other auditions coming soon with Arts Live.
Our first rehearsal and full read through will be on Monday January 28 that 4:00 in PAC Area.
TO THOSE CAST: Come by my room A105 Mr Thomas to confirm with him that you can and will accept the role and let him give you a script. Congratulations, Mr. Thomas is pleased with this cast and very excited to see this story come to life.
The Tin Woman by Sean Grennan
For April Production April 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2019
Darla…………….Lucie Taylor
Nurse……………Abigal Wetzel
Hank……………..Alex Ahuja
Alice………………Grace Gardner
Sammy…………..Kayleigh Calaway
Joy…………………Margaret Murie
Jack…………………Eric Pilkington
*Thanks to all of you who auditioned. Watch for other auditions coming soon with Arts Live.
Our first rehearsal and full read through will be on Monday January 28 that 4:00 in PAC Area.
TO THOSE CAST: Come by my room A105 Mr Thomas to confirm with him that you can and will accept the role and let him give you a script. Congratulations, Mr. Thomas is pleased with this cast and very excited to see this story come to life.
2018 Thespian Troupe #717 Induction
Sixteen new members were inducted into Thespian Troupe #717 on May 2. Retiring FHS Principal, Mr. Steve Jacoby, was inducted as an honorary member of Thespian Troupe #717 for his love and support of FHS Theatre throughout the years. Troupe sponsor Trevor Cooperescue presented him with an commemorative certificate and Thespian pin.
2018 Theatre Awards Recipients
ACTING-MAINSTAGE
Best Actors Thomas Baker (Sr) The Odd Couple
Alex Fincher (Sr..)You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Warren McCombs(Jr.) And Then There Were Non
Best Actresses Nyasha Bgoni(Sr) You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Kayleigh Calaway (Soph.)You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Kira Hart (Jr.)You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
MATTHEW MOORE OUTSTANDING THESPAIN AWARD/SCHOLARSHIP
Thomas Baker (Sr)
OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL THEATRE STUDENT
Josh Blakely (Sr)
OUTSTANDING THEATRE STUDENTS
Kaden Mays (Fr)
Charlotte McCombs (Soph)
Cora Ferguson (Jr)
Elise Mathis (Sr)
TECHINCAL AWARDS
Stage Management- Josh Blakely(Sr.), Charlotte Mccombs(Soph.) Cora Ferguson (Jr.), Logan O’Hara (Sr)
Lighting- Sarah Grace Baxter (soph),Grace Smith (Soph), Savanah Walker (Fr)
Sound Board- Jackson Smith(Jr.)
Props- Citrine Rentsch (Jr.), Andre Allen (Jr), Abaigail Wetzel (Jr) Amanda Schmacher (Jr.) Grace Pair (Soph), Emily Floyd (Jr)
Costume Crew- Kyri McCarthey (Sr.), Chloe Northcutt (Jr.), Katie Gibbs, Monica Sanchez-Flores
Set Construction- Kalyn Vansant (Sr.)
Best Actors Thomas Baker (Sr) The Odd Couple
Alex Fincher (Sr..)You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Warren McCombs(Jr.) And Then There Were Non
Best Actresses Nyasha Bgoni(Sr) You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Kayleigh Calaway (Soph.)You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Kira Hart (Jr.)You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
MATTHEW MOORE OUTSTANDING THESPAIN AWARD/SCHOLARSHIP
Thomas Baker (Sr)
OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL THEATRE STUDENT
Josh Blakely (Sr)
OUTSTANDING THEATRE STUDENTS
Kaden Mays (Fr)
Charlotte McCombs (Soph)
Cora Ferguson (Jr)
Elise Mathis (Sr)
TECHINCAL AWARDS
Stage Management- Josh Blakely(Sr.), Charlotte Mccombs(Soph.) Cora Ferguson (Jr.), Logan O’Hara (Sr)
Lighting- Sarah Grace Baxter (soph),Grace Smith (Soph), Savanah Walker (Fr)
Sound Board- Jackson Smith(Jr.)
Props- Citrine Rentsch (Jr.), Andre Allen (Jr), Abaigail Wetzel (Jr) Amanda Schmacher (Jr.) Grace Pair (Soph), Emily Floyd (Jr)
Costume Crew- Kyri McCarthey (Sr.), Chloe Northcutt (Jr.), Katie Gibbs, Monica Sanchez-Flores
Set Construction- Kalyn Vansant (Sr.)
FHS Theatre Student Charlotte McCombs
Wins Best Play at the Arkansas Young Playwrights Competition
Sophomore Theatre student, Charlotte McCombs, play, Chekov's Gun, was chosen as Best Play at the 2017-18 Arkansas Young Playwrights Competition. Charlotte's play was one of 10 plays chosen from over 100 entries to be a finalist in the competition. FHS Senior Theatre student, Logan O'Hara, was chosen as Best Actor of the Competition. The FHS Theatre Department is proud of these young artists accomplishments.
Thespian Troupe #717
Receives Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Grant
Thespain Troupe #717 of Fayetteville High School revceived a $3,200. grant to attend the Arkansas State Thespian Festival in Jonesboro, Arkansas, February 8-10. The grant will help defray the travel and hotel costs for twenty-one FHS Thespians attending the Festival. Students will participate in theatre workshops presented by national theatre professional. Students will be adjudicated in areas acting, musical theatre, technical theatre, and theatre marketing.
The Fayetteville Public Education Foundation's
New Endowment for FHS Theatre Department To Fund
You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
The Fayetteville Public Education Foundation announces a new endowment for the Fayetteville High School Theatre Program. The Warren Rosenaur Theatre Endowment will allow the theatre program to receive an annual grant from the Foundation to enhance and enrich the FHS Theatre Department's productions and commitment to the arts education. This year's endowment grant will help fund the spring musical, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. The grant will enable district elementary students to attend a free matinee performance of the musical.
FHS Students Travel To London
FHS Theatre students and teachers traveled to London, England in June. Students explored the birthplace of William Shakespeare, The Globe Theatre, West Minister Abbey, The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Stonehenge, attended three West End shows, and participated in acting workshops with theatre professionals.
Stage, Film, and TV actor Scott Wolf visits FHS!
Stage, Film and Television actor, Scott Wolf (Party of Five, Go, White Squall, Nightshift Side Man, Fat Pig), talked with FHS Theatre students on the craft of acting and careers in the entertainment industry.
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