US Thespians Excel at 2016 Michigan Thespian Festival

The Michigan Thespian Festival is the largest annual theatre event in the state. Over the course of the two days, students are given the opportunity to see multiple shows and participate in various performance and technical workshops, compete in individual and group events, learn from information booths and theatre vendors, and submit auditions for college and university scholarships. The festival is a wonderful opportunity for students, families, and educators from across the state to unite in their shared love for the theatre and performing arts.

In addition to attending workshops, competing in performance and technical events, auditioning for college theatre programs, and viewing performances from the other schools in attendance, the students performed their fall production of The Crucible, in its entirety, on the festival’s main stage.

“It was an incredible experience,” remarked Daniel Dobrovich, Director of Theatre to Cranbrook Schools. “One the students and I will not soon forget.”

Awards were given to the following students in the following categories:

Excellent Ratings
Rod Myers - Short Film
Ben Hefter - Monologue
Jay Gooden, Paige Lewand - Duet Acting
Jay Gooden, Paige Lewand, Dhara Shah, Ben Hefter - Group Acting

Superior Ratings
Cole Thompson - Solo Musical Theatre
Jennifer Newton - Solo Musical Theatre
Jennifer Newton, Cole Thompson - Duet Musical Theatre
Sam Slocum - Monologue
Courtney Wright - Monologue
Sam Slocum, Courtney Wright - Duet Acting

College scholarship audition offers were extended to seniors Sam Slocum and Cole Thompson.

Congratulations to each student who attended the event!