FHS Theatre Season 2018-2019
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FHS THEATRE DEPARTMENT UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall Play, WAIT UNTIL DARK, October 17, 18, and 20 at 7 pm and October 21 at 2 pm in the FHS Performing Arts Center Black Box Theatre
Auditions for BABY WITH THE BATHWATER October 29 and 30 4-6pm in the Black Box Theatre. For more information
see Mr. Cooperescue in room 104A in the PAC.
Thespian One Act Play, LOCKDOWN, November 13 and 14, 6 pm in the FHS Performing Arts Center
Auditions for BABY WITH THE BATHWATER October 29 and 30 4-6pm in the Black Box Theatre. For more information
see Mr. Cooperescue in room 104A in the PAC.
Thespian One Act Play, LOCKDOWN, November 13 and 14, 6 pm in the FHS Performing Arts Center
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Questions? Call 479-445-1335 or Email fhspac@fayar.net
Questions? Call 479-445-1335 or Email fhspac@fayar.net
2018 Thespian Troupe #717 Induction
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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.
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Production Photos
Theatre students recognized at FHS Fine Arts Breakfast
Four Fayetteville High School Theatre Students were recognized at the FHS Fine Arts Department Recognition Breakfast on March 7. Students receiving outstanding recognition were Grace Gardner in Theatre II, LaKiya Campbell in Costume Design, Charlotte McCombs in Theatre I, and Jackson Smith in Technical Theatre.
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.
Fayetteville High School
Thespian Troupe 717 attends State Festival
Fayetteville High School Thespian Troupe 717 attended the State Festival held in Jonesboro, Arkansas from February 8th-10th. At this festival, students were adjudicated in solo performance, technical elements, short film, group scenes and musicals. The troupe also took a One Act piece titled “Six Days Til Sunday which received the highest rating of Superior and was selected as a show case one act. The Arkansas Thespian Festival offers several workshops to our students to strengthen their artistic crafts in dance, acting, technical, college/audition prep, and several others lead by talented presenters from across the United States who specializes in the theater arts. This year’s festival was represented by 45 schools across the state with over 1,000 students. It was the largest thespian festival in Arkansas to date. This year, our troupe president Thomas Baker was selected to be 1 of 6 State Officers to run the event. This is a very high honor to be selected as a state leader.
The Arkansas Thespian Society was offered over one million dollars in scholarships this year from colleges around the nation. Fayetteville Troupe President, Thomas Baker, was awarded the Honor Thespian of the Year Scholarship out of all of the troupes! Several other members of our troupe were given scholarships based on their performances to schools all over the United States.
We could not have made this journey if it was not for the Fayetteville Public Education Foundation and C and C Services. We wish to thank them for their support for this educational and life changing weekend!
All State Cast:
Kayleigh Calaway
Pearce Abplanalp
All State Crew:
Thomas Baker
Superior Ratings:
One Act- Elise Mathis, Pearce Abplanalp, Logan O'Hara, Kayleigh Calloway
Group Musical- Henry Aggus, Thomas Baker, Alex Fincher, Noah Chacon, Carson Haller, Warren McCombs, Logan O'Hara,
Elise Mathis, Sarah Grace Baxter, Kayleigh Calaway
Kayleigh Calaway -Solo Musical.
Alex Fincher- Solo Musical
Short Film-Warren McCombs, Thomas Baker, Noah Chacon, Alex Fincher, Kayleigh Calaway, Elise, Mathias, Charlotte McCombs
Excellent Ratings:
Thomas Baker, Logan O'Hara, Kalyn Vansandt- Monologue
Pearce Abplanalp& Elise Mathias-Duet Acting
Nyasha Bgoni & Charlotte McCombs
Henry Aggus-Solo Musical
Kamilla Sarvestani & Sarah Grace Baxter-Duet Musical
The Arkansas Thespian Society was offered over one million dollars in scholarships this year from colleges around the nation. Fayetteville Troupe President, Thomas Baker, was awarded the Honor Thespian of the Year Scholarship out of all of the troupes! Several other members of our troupe were given scholarships based on their performances to schools all over the United States.
We could not have made this journey if it was not for the Fayetteville Public Education Foundation and C and C Services. We wish to thank them for their support for this educational and life changing weekend!
All State Cast:
Kayleigh Calaway
Pearce Abplanalp
All State Crew:
Thomas Baker
Superior Ratings:
One Act- Elise Mathis, Pearce Abplanalp, Logan O'Hara, Kayleigh Calloway
Group Musical- Henry Aggus, Thomas Baker, Alex Fincher, Noah Chacon, Carson Haller, Warren McCombs, Logan O'Hara,
Elise Mathis, Sarah Grace Baxter, Kayleigh Calaway
Kayleigh Calaway -Solo Musical.
Alex Fincher- Solo Musical
Short Film-Warren McCombs, Thomas Baker, Noah Chacon, Alex Fincher, Kayleigh Calaway, Elise, Mathias, Charlotte McCombs
Excellent Ratings:
Thomas Baker, Logan O'Hara, Kalyn Vansandt- Monologue
Pearce Abplanalp& Elise Mathias-Duet Acting
Nyasha Bgoni & Charlotte McCombs
Henry Aggus-Solo Musical
Kamilla Sarvestani & Sarah Grace Baxter-Duet Musical
FHS Students Travel To London
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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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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
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