Heather Johnson – LRHS News

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – From March 25-29 Theatre students showed off their skills at the Convention Center in Tampa at the state drama competition. Participants had their own categories including custom, publicity, and playwriting.

The theme was centered around The Hunger Games. Everyone’s performances were put together very well.

LRHS Drama adviser Roxanne Caravan said the Mustangs dominated the state competition, excelling in multiple categories –

• Publicity Direction ‘City of Angels’ – Superior
  • Kylee Risdon
• Small Group Musical ‘That’s How You Jazz’ from Jelly’s Last Jam – Superior
  • Bella Guzman
  • Kristen Mendez
  • Pascale Molina
  • Kylee Risdon
  • Danny Shevlin
• Pantomime ‘A Day On the Job’ – Superior
  • Tatiana Galante
  • Chrissie Heath
  • D’Andre Hobbs
  • Christian Malaga
  • Sara Scott
  • Nick Wilcox
• Ensemble Acting ‘English Made Simple’ – Excellent
  • Marykate Crowley
  • Jackson Helwege
  • Nick Wilcox
• Costume Design ‘Electra’ – Excellent
  • Kristen Mendez
• Duet Acting ‘She’s Fabulous’ – Excellent
  • Jackie Koelsch
  • Jessie Kroupa
• Monologues ‘Lost in Yonkers & Goodbye Charles’ – Excellent
  • Nicole Petersen
• Playwriting ‘Please Ring for Me’ – Good
  • Brooke Farnsworth

For senior Brooke Farnsworth it was an amazing experience. “It was wonderful, my favorite part was the opening ceremony.”

Farnsworth has been in theatre for three years and this was the first year that she has competed in states. Theatre Mustangs got the most awards in the excellent and superior categories.

“Everyone’s hard work has paid off, and I will miss being a part of Drama at Lakewood,” stated Farnsworth.