Recently, on November 7th we entered and competed in District 6 Trumbauer at Mtn Brook High School. From that competition, we had 30 students who qualified for state, including our Studio One-Act which also won a Best in Show award. This is the first time that the ensemble has qualified for State and we had 10 more students qualify this year than last year.

Students who received superiors and qualified for state level competition include:
The cast of the Studio One-Act play: Jenna G, Matthew M, Allison L, Trevor G, Jonah S, Kathleen M, Brayden W, Jarrett M, John M, Curtis W, Hunter V, Gillian A, Houston B, and Katie W.
Andrew B and Sydney D for Modern Duet Scene
Austin M and Alexis M for Modern Duet Scene
Lauren B and Julia S for Classical Comedic Scene
Kajia R and Josh G for Modern Duet Scene
Allison L for classical drama monologue
Allison L and Brayden W for duet pantomime
Curtis W and Hunter S for duet pantomime
Curtis W for solo male pantomime
Kathleen M and Jarrett M for Duet Readers Theater Comedic
Alexa K for solo female comedic monologue
Steven D for solo male comedic monologue
John M for solo classical drama monologue
Michelle L for solo classical drama monologue
Devin C for Solo Drama Musical
Sydney D for solo drama musical
Emily D for costume design
Alexa K for makeup design
Emily R for makeup design

Also, Allison L and Kathleen M both received All-state Ensemble awards for their work in the Studio One-Acts.

Then over the weekend of Dec. 4&5, we attended State Trumbauer with the ensemble and qualifying independent events. We left with several awards as listed below.
Sydney D – Superior in Solo Musical Female Dramatic Varsity
Lauren B & Julia S – Third place in State for Duet Classical Comedy Novice
Alexa K – Second place in State for Makeup Design Varsity
Curtis W – First place in State for Solo Male Pantomime Varsity

Also, Kathleen M, Brayden W, Gillian A, and Houston B were recognized as Allstate Allstars for Ensemble.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL INVOLVED!!!!

We had a great time and the pictures below show the fun had by all. If you have any pictures from the trip, please send them to me to be added.

MUSIC MAN CAST
DIRECTIONS: PLEASE SIGN BY YOUR NAME ON THE POSTED CAST LIST ON THE AUDITORIUM DOOR OR MR.CASEY’S DOOR TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ACCEPT YOUR ROLE FOR THE PLAY. IF YOU DON’T WANT YOUR ROLE, SEND AN EMAIL TO JCASEY@SHELBYED.ORG TO LET ME KNOW.

HAROLD HILL – PRESTON B.
MARIAN PAROO – KATHERINE B.
MARCELLUS WASHBURN – BRAYDEN W.
EULALIE SHINN – ASHLI F.
TOMMY DJILAS – CURTIS W.
ZANEETA SHINN – JULIA S.
CHARLIE COWELL – SETH H.
MAYOR SHINN – DANIEL D.
CONSTABLE LOCKE/CONDUCTOR – REED D.
MS. PAROO – CHLOE B.

QUARTET
JACEY SQUIRES – AUSTIN F.
OLIVER HIX – JOSHUA G.
OLIN BRITT – JONAH S.
EWART DUNLOP – STEVEN D.

PICK-A-LADIES
ALMA HIX – ALEXANDRA K.
MS. SQUIRES – EMILY S.
MAUD DUNLOP – ELIZABETH M.
MS. BROSH – MEA A.
ETHEL TOFFELMIER – SYDNEY D.
MS. KRACKENBURG – CANA B.

SALESMEN & MALE TEEN DANCE TROUPE
JARED C.
PHILIP P.
ANDREW B.
HUNTER G.
MARCANTHONY C.
HUNTER S.
HOUSTON B.

DANCE TROUPE – FEMALE TEENS OF THE TOWN
EMILY D.
LOLA D.
ALYSSA R.
CHLOE B.
CAMERON J.
KAJIA R.
EMELINE T.
ALLISON L.
DEVIN C.
MICHELLE L.
CLAIRE V.
SAVANNAH K.
MAGGIE L.
CYNTHIA M.
AMY G.

PARENTS OF THE TOWN
ADAM M.
STEVEN W.
MASON S.
ETHAN C.
JARRETT M.
WILL E.
LAUREL B.
LAUREN B.
KATHLEEN M.
MADDY S.
MORGAN N.
MEGHAN N.
MAGALI M.
HANNAH C.
JASMINE M.
MARYCATHERINE C.
ADRIENNE N.

*****FIRST FULL CAST MEETING IS THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL AT 3:30. MANDATORY TO BE THERE. IMPORTANT INFORMATION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED. PARENT MEETING DIRECTLY AFTERWARD AT 5PM SO PLEASE LET YOUR PARENTS KNOW.****

Today was another great day of auditions with everyone being very supportive for singing and acting. Based on what we saw we would like to invite the following actors back Thursday for further singing.

Men
Hunter Gruhn
Austin Folsom
Brayden Watts
Jared Cleghorn
Preston Burks
Mason Smith
Joshua Gruhn
Houston Byrd
Steven Dickson

Females
Lauren Beagle
Michelle Le
Julia Stith
Devin Creel
Chloe Bullock
Allison Lawley
Chloe Brown
Cameron Jones
Cana Brown
Emeline Thornton
Emily Standige
Sydney DeVoe
Katherine Barton
Kathleen Maestas
Mea Acton
Alexandra Kortright

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow and remember a full cast list will be posted on Monday morning on the front door and possibly on this site over the weekend!

Today was the first day of the Music Man auditions and it was great to see everyone dance! Several people wished to get their hands on more packets, so I am posting this link here for all those trying to find a monologue. Tomorrow we will post callbacks. Expect more updates this week!

The first Thespian Night Out event to see Peter and the Starcatchers at BFT was a success! The show was fantastic and well done and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Next thespian night is August 7 to see Shrek the Musical at Virginia Samford Theatre where hopefully we can see more smiling faces like these.

For all the Thespians out there, we are doing several Top It Off nights over the summer. We have 2 left. The dates are July 15 and August 19.

Also, Thespian Night Out information has been posted under the thespian tab at the bottom of the page. Make sure you fill out a permission form for each production you plan to attend. Parents are welcome to come also!

Helena High School’s first spring play was April 16-19 and was an instant success. The cast and tech came together in a way where people could be sick and everyone helped to cover their part so that there was no gap. Below are several pictures from the production.

On Friday April 17th, the Advanced Theater students went on tour to Helena Intermediate and Helena Elementary School to present stories to the kids. The first stop was to Helena Intermediate school where the Theater III students had adapted, cast, and directed 3 fairytales. These fairytales were to be presented with minimal set that we could carry with us to 300 3rd graders. The program was “Goldilocks” directed by Michelle L, “Godfather Dream” directed by Andrea A, and ended with “Rumpelstiltskin” directed by Logan S. We arrived, set up, and had a great time with the students as can be seen in the pictures below.

After the Intermediate school, we had to pack up quick to go to the Elementary school. Here, we were scheduled to break into groups of no more than 3 and to go to kindergarten classrooms and read/act out a children’s book. The kindergartners appreciated the visit as many had their big brothers or sisters come by and the high schoolers loved the trip down memory lane and seeing some old teachers. Below are some of the pictures from this event.

Once that was finished, we went to get lunch and support local Helena business with a quick trip to the Depot, where kids could reflect on their experiences and enjoy a bite to eat!

Overall, it was a great day and a great time for all involved and looks to be the first in an annual advanced theater tour project!

Below is the information from the parent meeting for Fools if you lost your copy or if you need to see more of it.

Please read and if you wish to volunteer please let me know via email so I can sign you up!

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On February 10 & 12, the advanced theater classes were blessed to receive a visit from Dennis McLernon, one of the drama professors from UAB. Dennis focused primarily on how to drop the social mask that we wear to respond to each other in a truthful and earnest way. Then on Thursday he focused on how to create group dynamic and truth through simple rhythms. Below are several pictures from his time with our classes and the great time we had.