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We are SO very excited to announce the outcomes of our trip to the International Thespian Festival in Bloomington, Indiana at the end of June! 

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For a fifth year, Durham School of the Arts Theatre Troupe 5765 traveled to participate in the International Thespian Festival. ITF is a week-long immersive theatre event which brings together high school students, who are the best of the best, from all around the world. Seven students from DSA were invited to participate in ITF 2022. While all of the DSA students enjoyed professional development classes in both acting and technical theatre, five of our students were invited to compete, individually, in different events (having rated Superior at the NC State Conference).

 

Congratulations to Autumn Hendrickson for winning a top scoring SUPERIOR for her Solo Musical! 

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Congratulations to Erin Douglas for winning a top scoring SUPERIOR for her Theatre Marketing presentation for URINETOWN. 

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Congratulations to Kaelie Goss for winning a top scoring SUPERIOR for her SOLO song!

 

AND a major congratulations to Nate Jones for winning the top THESPY Award for his PERFECT scoring Contrasting Monologues!! Nate was recognized in the final award’s ceremony in front of the entire festival (thousands of people)!!!

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Additionally, three DSA Theatre students were selected to participate in the 24 Hour Play Festival. 

Anton Busch was selected as a Director

Autumn Hendrickson was selected as a Stage Manager

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Nate Jones was selected as an Actor. 

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The DSA Theatre tech team had a very strong showing at the ITF TECH CHALLENGE. Participants were: Elizabeth Dodson, Erin Douglas, Kaelie Goss, and Zari McIntosh. 

 

 

Anton, Zari, and Kaelie all auditioned for colleges at the festival and received many callbacks! 

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DSA Theatre Troupe 5765 is PROUD of these students who represented Durham School of the Arts, Durham Public Schools, and North Carolina with PASSION, LOVE, and DRIVE!

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