FHS THEATRE 2025/26 SEASON
Fall 2025Auditions: August 19 & 20, 4:30-6:45, PAC
Call Backs: August 21, 4:30-6:45, PAC Performances: October 22-24 (Wednesday-Friday) @ 7:00 No Performance on Saturday (Home Razorback Game) Final Performance: October 26 (Sunday) @ 2:00 |
Spring 2026Auditions: December 9 & 10, 4:30-6:45, PAC
Call Backs: December 11, 4:30-6:45, PAC Performances: April 9-11 (Thursday-Saturday) @ 7:00 Final Performnace: April 12 (Sunday) @ 2:00 |
FHS THEATRE AWARDS 2024/2025
DIAMOND AWARDS 2025
In its Inaugural year, the Walton Arts Center hosted the Diamond Awards, a regional affiliate of the National High School Musical Theatre "Jimmy" Awards.
Four students from our production of Cinderella, Andrew Albertson, Kaycee Marshall, Audrey Redwine and Asher Jordan, were all nominated for Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor. The entire cast of Cinderella were also a Top 4 finalist for the Outstanding Ensemble Award! These nominations were submitted by an outside panel of adjudicators who submitted recommendations to the Diamond Awards after viewing all 10 participating schools' productions.
Our 4 students participated in a three-day clinic alongside 44 other students from NW Arkansas. Last week at the finale, out of the 48 performers, Asher was named Best Supporting Actor for his roles as Lionel, the steward! And our magical Cinderella, Audrey Redwine, was named the 2025 Diamond Awards Best Actress Winner!
As a Best Actress Regional Winner, Audrey will now go on an all-expenses-paid trip to the Jimmy Awards in New York City! There, she will participate in a 10 day long workshop and audition process that will culminate in a performance on a Broadway Stage at the Minskoff Theatre, home to Disney's The Lion King. During her time in the city, working Broadway performers, directors, and choreographers will coach Audrey in audition techniques, vocal techniques, dance workshops, and best practices in the musical theatre industry.
The final performance of the Jimmy Awards will be on the evening of June 23rd and broadcast via the Jimmy Awards YouTube channel @jimmyawards. Audrey will be evaluated throughout the 10 days competing against 54 other regional affiliate Best Actress winners. Regardless of the outcome, participating in the Jimmy Awards will open doors and pathways for Audrey that are second to none. This year's Tony Nominees include four former Jimmy Award participants.
None of this would have been possible without the work of our Theatre Faculty, and the tremendous support of Performing Arts Director, Trey Antonetti.
Four students from our production of Cinderella, Andrew Albertson, Kaycee Marshall, Audrey Redwine and Asher Jordan, were all nominated for Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor. The entire cast of Cinderella were also a Top 4 finalist for the Outstanding Ensemble Award! These nominations were submitted by an outside panel of adjudicators who submitted recommendations to the Diamond Awards after viewing all 10 participating schools' productions.
Our 4 students participated in a three-day clinic alongside 44 other students from NW Arkansas. Last week at the finale, out of the 48 performers, Asher was named Best Supporting Actor for his roles as Lionel, the steward! And our magical Cinderella, Audrey Redwine, was named the 2025 Diamond Awards Best Actress Winner!
As a Best Actress Regional Winner, Audrey will now go on an all-expenses-paid trip to the Jimmy Awards in New York City! There, she will participate in a 10 day long workshop and audition process that will culminate in a performance on a Broadway Stage at the Minskoff Theatre, home to Disney's The Lion King. During her time in the city, working Broadway performers, directors, and choreographers will coach Audrey in audition techniques, vocal techniques, dance workshops, and best practices in the musical theatre industry.
The final performance of the Jimmy Awards will be on the evening of June 23rd and broadcast via the Jimmy Awards YouTube channel @jimmyawards. Audrey will be evaluated throughout the 10 days competing against 54 other regional affiliate Best Actress winners. Regardless of the outcome, participating in the Jimmy Awards will open doors and pathways for Audrey that are second to none. This year's Tony Nominees include four former Jimmy Award participants.
None of this would have been possible without the work of our Theatre Faculty, and the tremendous support of Performing Arts Director, Trey Antonetti.
Cinderella Production Photos
PRODUCTION PHOTOS
Arkansas Thespian Festival 2025
Fayetteville High School's Thespian Troupe 717 recently attended the Arkansas Thespian State Festival in Russellville, Arkansas, from February 13th-15th. This exciting event brought together over 1,800 students from across the state for a weekend of artistic celebration. During the festival, students showcased their talents in acting, musical performance, technical elements, short films, group scenes, and group musicals.
The festival also offered a wide range of workshops designed to help students hone their craft. These sessions covered dance, acting, technical skills, college and audition preparation, and more, all led by expert presenters from across the United States.
This year’s festival marked a historic moment, being the largest Arkansas Thespian Festival to date, with over 1,800 students in attendance. In addition, $2,170,205 in scholarships were offered to students from colleges around the country. Fayetteville’s own Troupe President, Myah Whitley, was honored with the prestigious Theatre for Life scholarship that is awarded to one standout student from all troupes! Senior Palmer Ayers was also recognized, earning $26,000 in scholarship offers following her college auditions!
At the festival’s closing ceremony, the top performers in each category were showcased on the main stage for the entire state to witness. Fayetteville was proud to have two of its own students selected to represent the best of the best: Isaiah Pulliam, who performed in Solo Acting, and Basile Mann, who presented his Costume Construction project. Both were selected to be part of this elite group, highlighting the outstanding talent of our Thespians!
FHS Thespians also brought home 10 Superior Awards in the following Categories:
Solo Acting:
The festival also offered a wide range of workshops designed to help students hone their craft. These sessions covered dance, acting, technical skills, college and audition preparation, and more, all led by expert presenters from across the United States.
This year’s festival marked a historic moment, being the largest Arkansas Thespian Festival to date, with over 1,800 students in attendance. In addition, $2,170,205 in scholarships were offered to students from colleges around the country. Fayetteville’s own Troupe President, Myah Whitley, was honored with the prestigious Theatre for Life scholarship that is awarded to one standout student from all troupes! Senior Palmer Ayers was also recognized, earning $26,000 in scholarship offers following her college auditions!
At the festival’s closing ceremony, the top performers in each category were showcased on the main stage for the entire state to witness. Fayetteville was proud to have two of its own students selected to represent the best of the best: Isaiah Pulliam, who performed in Solo Acting, and Basile Mann, who presented his Costume Construction project. Both were selected to be part of this elite group, highlighting the outstanding talent of our Thespians!
FHS Thespians also brought home 10 Superior Awards in the following Categories:
Solo Acting:
- James Churchill
- Josephine Phillips
- Isaiah Pulliam
- Luke White
- Palmer Ayers & Paul Brekelbaum
- Sienna Beckham & Myah Whitley
- Madeleine Gray & Leah Munsell
- Rowan Harris & Kaitlyn McWethy
- Marley McCutcheon
- Basile Mann
- Benjamin HazelipHalle, Mallone, Sophie Mouton, & Myah Whitley
Arkansas Thespian One Act Festival- 2024/25
I Don't Mind That You're Ugly by Bobby Kineston
Directed by: Myah Whitley
All State Cast Winner: Isaiah Pulliam
All State Crew Winner: Myah Whitley
Directed by: Myah Whitley
All State Cast Winner: Isaiah Pulliam
All State Crew Winner: Myah Whitley
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