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International Thespian Excellence Awards

View examples of superior performance along with valuable guidance from the event judges. These honor student excellence in the categories of Acting, Musical Theatre, Film, Costume Design, Costume Construction, Lighting Design, Make Up, Scenic Design, Sound Design, Stage Management and Theatre Marketing. 


  • Acting Adjudicator: Jo Strom Lane

    Acting event adjudicator Jo Strom Lane comments on the essential elements of an acting performance.

  • Acting Performance Superior: Anjali Raghavan

    Anjali Raghavan, Troupe 6154, is featured in this example of a superior acting entry.
    The performance video includes a monologue from "The Curious Case of the Watson Intelligence" by Madeleine George, being shared for educational purposes by special permission from The Gersh Agency. The performance video also includes a monologue from "Wedding Belles" by Alain Bailey and Ronnie Claire Edwards, being shared for educational purposes by special permission from Alain Bailey.

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  • Acting Performance Superior: Jack O'Donohue

    Jack O'Donohue from Troupe 780 performs a monologue from "Othello" by William Shakespeare and "Noises Off" by Michael Frayn. "Noises Off" shared for educational purposes by special permission of Disney Theatrical Group.

  • Acting: Duet Adjudicator Donald Amerson

    Duet acting adjudicator Donald Amerson shares the essential elements of a superior duet acting.

  • Group Acting Superior: Prestonwood Christian Academy

    Members of Troupe 6605, Prestonwood Christian Academy are featured in this example of a superior group acting.

  • Solo Musical Event Adjudicator: Marty Johnson

    Solo musical adjudicator Marty Johnson shares the essential elements of a superior solo musical performance.

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  • Solo Musical Performance: Brielle Lewandowski
    Brielle Lewandowski, Troupe 8046, is featured in this example of a superior entry in solo musical performance. The performance video is being shared for educational purposes by special permission from Music Theatre International.
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  • Duet Musical Event Adjudicator: CeCe Conrath

    Duet musical adjudicator CeCe Conrath shares the essential elements of a superior duet musical performance.

  • Duet Musical Performance: Brendan Hulla/Zoey Johnson

    Brendan Hulla and Zoey Johnson from Troupe 5078 perform "A Stud and a Babe" from "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" in this example of a superior duet musical performance. This performance video is being shared for educational purposes by special permission of the authors Jimmy Roberts and Joe DiPietro.

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  • Group Musical Theatre Superior: Pinnacle High School
    Pinnacle High School Troupe 6565 is featured in this example of a superior group musical performance. The performance video is being shared for educational purposes by special permission from Music Theatre International.
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  • Costume Design Superior: Claire Woodward

    Claire Woodard of Troupe 6356 is featured in this example of a superior costume design.

  • Costume Construction Adjudicator: Rebecca White

    Costume construction adjudicator Rebecca White shares the essential elements of superior costume construction.

  • Costume Construction Superior: Emily Deans

    Emily Deans from Troupe 2980 is featured in this example of a superior costume construction.

  • Lighting Design Adjudicator: Blake Minor

    Lighting design adjudicator Blake Minor shares the essential elements of a superior lighting design.

  • Lighting Design Superior: Lindsey Hartgroves

    Lindsey Hartgroves of Troupe 4770 is featured in this example of a superior lighting design.

  • Scenic Design Adjudicator: Tracy Schwartz

    Scenic design events adjudicator Tracy Schwartz shares the essential elements of a superior scenic design.

  • Sound Design Adjudicator: Catherine Weidner

    Sound design events adjudicator Catherine Weidner shares the essential elements of a superior sound design.

  • Sound Design Superior: Akshatha Srivastava

    Akshatha Srivastava from Troupe 8104 is featured in this example of a superior sound design.

  • Stage Management Adjudicator: Tori Kesling

    Stage management adjudicator Tori Kesling shares the essentials for a superior stage management entry.

  • Stage Management Superior: Grant Perry

    Grant Perry from Troupe 4463 is featured in this example of a superior stage management entry.