The spotlight was on Troupe 8057 of the International Thespian Society as they delivered an extraordinary performance representing the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District at the Michigan Thespian Conference in Lansing recently. Their talent, hard work, and dedication to the arts earned them both accolades and admiration.
Among the highlights of the event, students competed for college scholarships in Technical Theatre & Stage Management, Acting Performance, and Musical Theatre Performance. Together, they received an astounding $1,035,000 in scholarship offers, a testament to their exceptional skills and bright futures in the performing arts.
In addition to the scholarship achievements, Troupe 8057 participated in 10 events and brought home multiple distinctions:
Superior Awards (highest rating):
Tate Lertkasem – Solo Dance
Caspian Burke & Samantha Syverson – Duet Musical
Delaney Ryan – Solo Musical
Cooper Fondaw – Playwriting
Excellence Awards (second highest rating):
Broderick Justian – Monologue
Raul Lopez & Hayden Brasgalla – Duo Acting
Riley Barbee & Jeffrey Prueitt – Duet Musical
Brooklynn Coleman & Broderick Justian – Duo Acting
Hayden Brasgalla – Monologue
Samantha Syverson – Solo Musical
Troupe 8057 has once again proven why they are regarded as the pinnacle of the Woodhaven Theatre Company. Their remarkable performances and well-deserved recognition underscore the importance of supporting the arts in education.
“A heartfelt thank-you goes out to the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, Woodhaven High School administration, and staff for their unwavering support of the arts,” said Michael Clemons, Theatre Director. “Congratulations to all the students and staff who made this success possible - you’ve made the WBSD community proud!”