Congratulations to our talented MCA theatre students on an incredible week at the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University Bloomington!

Final Thespy Showcase Callbacks
Out of more than 2,000 Thespy entries, only a select few are invited to perform in the Final Thespy Showcase. MCA had two musical theatre performance ensembles receive this honor!

Pandemonium: Emma Kate Banquer, Riley Boh, Sophia Gutierrez, Lauren Loris, Ellie McCrossen, Bryson Morse, Keri Neumann, Lillian Oertling, Caitlin Picone, and Parker Portera-Dufrene

The I Love You Song: Sophia Gutierrez, Keri Neumann, and Luke Bordelon

Superior Thespy Awards

• Luke Bordelon, Lauren Loris, Keri Neumann, and Caitlin Picone (Solo Musical Performance)
• Keri Neumann and Luke Bordelon (Duet Musical Performance)
• Sophia Gutierrez, Keri Neumann, and Luke Bordelon (Ensemble Musical Performance)
• Bryson Morse (Solo Musical Dance)
• Anna LaNasa (Solo Acting)
• Lauren Loris and Luke Bordelon; Sophia Gutierrez and Keri Neumann (Duet Acting)

Excellent Thespy Awards

• Emma Kate Banquer, Sophia Gutierrez, Anna LaNasa, and Parker Portera-Dufrene (Solo Musical Performance)
• Emma Kate Banquer and Parker Portera-Dufrene; Mia Long and Caitlin Picone (Duet Musical Performance)
• Anabelle Gannon and Parker Portera-Dufrene (Solo Musical Dance)
• Hannah Hodgdon, Anabelle Gannon, Emily Buchler, Sadie Ferris, and Anna LaNasa, directed by Aislynn Neil and Caitlin Picone (Ensemble Acting)
• Lexi Mason (Sound Design)
• Marley Bordelon (Stage Management)

A special congratulations to Marley Bordelon, who was also selected as a stage manager for the International Thespian Festival's 24-Hour Play program, collaborating with actors, directors, and playwrights from across the country to produce a full show in just one day.

Congratulations, STK!