Ms. Kean and eight KMHS Campus students attended the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University- Bloomington June 18-24, 2023. Students participated in workshops with professionals, attended performances by select schools from across the country, and performed as part of the Thespian Excellence Awards (“Thespys”) competition. Not only did KM students comprise half of the Wisconsin Thespy National qualifiers, but all earned scores in the top two rankings. It was a fabulous week of learning and fun, and all KM students performed well.
Awards to note:
Excellent Score (similar to 1 at WSMA Solo/Ensemble):
Marlowe Findley- Musical Theatre Solo
Thatcher Jacobs- Musical Theater Solo
Superior Score (similar to *1 at WSMA Solo/Ensemble):
Thatcher Jacobs - Monologue
Adeline Cramer- Music Theater Solo
Olivia Gilberto- Music Theater Solo
Owen Erickson- Stage Management
Bethany Lorbetske, KM Perform class of ‘24, submitted to College Auditions and received an Honors program invitation and $2,000 scholarship to American Academy of Dramatic Arts, NYC.
Thespy National Qualifiers for Individual Performance Events, KM Perform Theatre Focus students Thatcher Jacobs, Olivia Gilberto, Adeline Cramer, and Marlowe Findley.
Thespy National Qualifiers for Stage Management Portfolio, HS^2 graduate Owen Erickson. Owen presented on his work for KM’s Fall 2022 All- Campus Musical The Music Man and work to develop management/tech theater for younger students through KM Drama Club throughout the school year.
Representatives of Kettle Moraine HS Campus Thespian Troupe 3869 outside Indiana University’s Musical Arts Center.
Pictured (L-R): Teacher/Advisor Ms. Kean, Marlowe Findley, Olivia Gilberto, Owen Erickson, Adeline Cramer, Teana Nightoak, Thatcher Jacobs, Abigail O’Connell, Bethany Lorbetske
Kettle Moraine Thespians at International Thespian Festival at Indiana University- Bloomington, outside the famous IU Auditorium fountain.