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.
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Acting Adjudicator: Jo Strom Lane
Acting event adjudicator Jo Strom Lane comments on the essential elements of an acting performance.
Acting Adjudicator: Jo Strom Lane
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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. -
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 Performance Superior: Jack O'Donohue
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Acting: Duet Adjudicator Donald Amerson
Duet acting adjudicator Donald Amerson shares the essential elements of a superior duet acting.
Acting: Duet Adjudicator Donald Amerson
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Group Acting Superior: Prestonwood Christian Academy
Members of Troupe 6605, Prestonwood Christian Academy are featured in this example of a superior group acting.
Group Acting Superior: Prestonwood Christian Academy
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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 LewandowskiBrielle 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.You must log in to access content.
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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 Event Adjudicator: CeCe Conrath
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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 SchoolPinnacle 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.You must log in to access content.
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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 Design Superior: Claire Woodward
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Costume Construction Adjudicator: Rebecca White
Costume construction adjudicator Rebecca White shares the essential elements of superior costume construction.
Costume Construction Adjudicator: Rebecca White
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Costume Construction Superior: Emily Deans
Emily Deans from Troupe 2980 is featured in this example of a superior costume construction.
Costume Construction Superior: Emily Deans
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Lighting Design Adjudicator: Blake Minor
Lighting design adjudicator Blake Minor shares the essential elements of a superior lighting design.
Lighting Design Adjudicator: Blake Minor
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Lighting Design Superior: Lindsey Hartgroves
Lindsey Hartgroves of Troupe 4770 is featured in this example of a superior lighting design.
Lighting Design Superior: Lindsey Hartgroves
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Scenic Design Adjudicator: Tracy Schwartz
Scenic design events adjudicator Tracy Schwartz shares the essential elements of a superior scenic design.
Scenic Design Adjudicator: Tracy Schwartz
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Sound Design Adjudicator: Catherine Weidner
Sound design events adjudicator Catherine Weidner shares the essential elements of a superior sound design.
Sound Design Adjudicator: Catherine Weidner
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Sound Design Superior: Akshatha Srivastava
Akshatha Srivastava from Troupe 8104 is featured in this example of a superior sound design.
Sound Design Superior: Akshatha Srivastava
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Stage Management Adjudicator: Tori Kesling
Stage management adjudicator Tori Kesling shares the essentials for a superior stage management entry.
Stage Management Adjudicator: Tori Kesling
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Stage Management Superior: Grant Perry
Grant Perry from Troupe 4463 is featured in this example of a superior stage management entry.
Stage Management Superior: Grant Perry
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