WCHS Select Theatre Places First in State

January 23, 2023 at 7:17 p.m.
WCHS Select Theatre Places First in State
WCHS Select Theatre Places First in State

By Staff Report-

The Warsaw Community High School Select Theatre cast of “Where Words Once Were” by Finegan Kruckemeyer placed first at the Indiana State Thespian Conference against 10 state-qualifying troupes.  

The group also was awarded Best Technical, Chapter Select and received a gold ranking in the Thespian Honor Portfolio, according to a news release from Warsaw Community Schools. The Thespy Superior rankings were Olivia Gabrich, stage management; Joel Montoya and DeeDee Polk, duet musical; Bradyn Lowe and Ethan Spencer, duet musical; Hailey Hershberger, solo acting; and Jadyn McLeod and Aubrey Harp, duet acting.

WCHS Principal Troy Akers said, “A simple congratulations wouldn't do justice to acknowledge this accomplishment! The time, energy and efforts from Melany Morris, theatre teacher and director, and the cast have produced a performance worthy of this state championship. Well done!”

Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert said, “We are so proud of these students and instructors for their dedicated work in the theater arts. These awards represent a tremendous achievement.”  

WCHS Select Theatre will be representing Indiana at the International Thespian Festival in June. The International Thespian Festival is a week-long celebration at Indiana University in Bloomington and is an amazing honor, the release states. Students will attend workshops with theater professionals, watch other high school performances and more.

More information will be forthcoming in the coming weeks on how to support the local WCHS theatre troupe in the next steps of their achievement journey, stated the release.



The Warsaw Community High School Select Theatre cast of “Where Words Once Were” by Finegan Kruckemeyer placed first at the Indiana State Thespian Conference against 10 state-qualifying troupes.  

The group also was awarded Best Technical, Chapter Select and received a gold ranking in the Thespian Honor Portfolio, according to a news release from Warsaw Community Schools. The Thespy Superior rankings were Olivia Gabrich, stage management; Joel Montoya and DeeDee Polk, duet musical; Bradyn Lowe and Ethan Spencer, duet musical; Hailey Hershberger, solo acting; and Jadyn McLeod and Aubrey Harp, duet acting.

WCHS Principal Troy Akers said, “A simple congratulations wouldn't do justice to acknowledge this accomplishment! The time, energy and efforts from Melany Morris, theatre teacher and director, and the cast have produced a performance worthy of this state championship. Well done!”

Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert said, “We are so proud of these students and instructors for their dedicated work in the theater arts. These awards represent a tremendous achievement.”  

WCHS Select Theatre will be representing Indiana at the International Thespian Festival in June. The International Thespian Festival is a week-long celebration at Indiana University in Bloomington and is an amazing honor, the release states. Students will attend workshops with theater professionals, watch other high school performances and more.

More information will be forthcoming in the coming weeks on how to support the local WCHS theatre troupe in the next steps of their achievement journey, stated the release.



Have a news tip? Email [email protected] or Call/Text 360-922-3092

e-Edition


e-edition

Sign up


for our email newsletters

Weekly Top Stories

Sign up to get our top stories delivered to your inbox every Sunday

Daily Updates & Breaking News Alerts

Sign up to get our daily updates and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox daily

Latest Stories


Town of Syracuse
Public Adoption

City of Warsaw
Timber Ridge

Public Occurrences 11.15.24
County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Big Third Quarter Leads To Warsaw Win In Home Opener
With two massive wins already under their belt in the early season, the Warsaw girls basketball team returned to the Tiger Den for the home opener against Fort Wayne Snider Thursday night. The Lady Tigers were able to shake off a slow start and explode in the third quarter to remain undefeated with a 74-45 win.

Burket Council Hears About KABS
BURKET – Burket Town Council heard Thursday about what services Kosciusko Area Bus Service could provide to residents.