International Thespian Festival 2025

Another incredible year for STK at the International Thespian Festival!

The 2025 International Thespian Festival (ITF) was held from June 22–27 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and STK students made their mark on the national stage.

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Opening Ceremonies Highlights

• The cast of SIX: Teen Edition was featured in the Opening Ceremonies with a performance from the musical.
   
• Colleen D'Aquila represented the state of Louisiana with Hamilton star Miguel Cervantes and was cast in the premiere of Retreat, a newly commissioned one-act by StagePartners.

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Thespy Awards

• Sophie Sigur: Winner – Solo Musical Theater Performance
•  Sophie was also invited to perform in the solo musical showcase on the festival’s final day.
   
• Bryson Morse: Winner – Solo Musical Theater Dance

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Superior Ratings (13 total)

• Solo Musical Theater Performance: Helen Morlier, Keri Neumann, Lauren Buisson, Colleen D’Aquila, Bryson Morse
   
• Group Musical Theater Performance (Choreographed by Bryson Morse – Jesuit): Riley Boh, Lauren Loris, Ellie McCrossen, Helen Morlier, Keri Neumann, Caitlin Picone, Sophie Sigur, Charli Slaughter
   
• Solo Acting: Colleen D’Aquila
   
• Group Acting (Directed by Charli Slaughter): Sophia Gutierrez, Aislynn Neil, Bryson Morse, Emily Buchler, Tallulah Maddox, Claire Gonzales, Luke Bordelon
   
• Solo Musical Theater Dance: Riley Boh, Sarah Cambre
   
• Duet Musical Theater Dance: Sarah Cambre and Caitlin Picone
   
• Group Musical Theater Dance: Riley Boh, Lauren Loris, Ellie McCrossen
   
• Sound Design: Lexi Mason

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Excellent Ratings (10 total)

• Solo Musical Theater Performance: Emma Kate Banquer, Caitlin Picone, Claire Gonzales, Sophia Gutierrez, Mia Long, Tallulah Maddox, Charli Slaughter
   
• Duet Musical Theater Performance: Sophie Sigur and Mia Peppo; Emma Kate Banquer and Mia Long
   
• Stage Management: Lana Barbe

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College Auditions
Five students participated in college auditions and received more than 90 callbacks.