In the fall, McNicholas Theatre performed Dracula for students, faculty, staff, and parents of the McNicholas community. Due to its successful run, On March 23, 2024, the cast and crew performed it for thespians at the Ohio State Thespian Conference in Sylvania, Ohio.
The Conference took place from Friday March 22 to Sunday March 24. The conference provides a wide range of opportunities to improve and learn new skills by working with other thespians both locally and professionals such as Ryan McCartan who played Diggie in Disney Channel’s Liv and Maddie – to professional teachers across the country.
“Being able to see other people and learn tips from everybody while they were performing helped me see ways I could improve too,” states junior Emily Richmond.
During the conference, Ohio Thespians has the opportunity to award a series of seven scholarships for students who apply. This year, senior Calla Garretson won the Gigi Morelli scholarship.
Senior Calla Garretson receiving the Gigi Morelli scholarship while attending the Ohio Thespian State Conference. Picture provided by ohiothespians on Instagram, March 24, 2024.
However, thespians at McNicholas believe that the state conference is something everyone should experience, “I was able to meet other stage managers,” states Student Body President Alex Smith, “It pushes you out of your comfort zone by forcing you to meet new people and go to special workshops.” The McNicholas Theatre program travels to state conferences annually and has been asked to perform their fall play a total of four times – but has only performed three times.
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