STK had another successful year at the LA Thespian Festival! The annual festival took place January 20-21 at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. 

Louisiana State International Thespian Excellence Awards “Thespys” Results: 

The following students received the overall highest score in their category and were featured in the final showcase on the mainstage:

Superior - Group Musical - Choreographed by Maddie Maurin; Ellie Bono, Colleen D’Aquilla, Elise Fairchild, Savannah Fouchi, Anna Grenrood, Helen Morlier, Abby Nastasi, Regan Nugent, Emily Oliver, Mia Peppo, Casey Swanson

Superior - Monologue - Mary Agate

Superior - Group Musical Dance - Choreographed by Savannah Fouchi; Ellie Bono, Abby Nastasi, Casey Swanson

Superior - Sound Design - Amy Gegenheimer

Superior - Stage Management - Lana Barbe

The following students ranked Superior and all qualified to represent Mount Carmel at the International Thespian Festival: 

Superior - Solo Musical - Ellie Bono, Savannah Fouchi, Abby Nastasi, Regan Nugent

Superior - Monologue - Angelina Granier and Ella-Grace Gustin

Superior - Duet Acting - Kameron Callahan and Angelina Granier

Superior - Group Acting - Directed by Angelina Granier; Ella Desmoreaux, Sophia Gutierrez and Alexis Schott

The following students ranked Excellent: 

Excellent - Solo Musical - Helen Morlier and Casey Swanson

Additional Honors and Awards:

Taylor Davis represented MCA as a 2023 Student Thespian Board Officer, and Savannah Fouchi was elected as a 2024 Student Thespian Board Officer. 

Savannah Fouchi choreographed the All-State Opening Number, and Molly Martinez and Abby Nastasi performed in the All-State Opening Number. 

Our Chapter Select One-Act, Antigone in Munich, received a Superior ranking.