MSA Theatre Department Has Incredible Run at Ohlone Drama Festival

This weekend Marin School of the Arts at Novato High participated in the 19^th Annual Ohlone College High School Theater Festival in Fremont, CA. Competing among 26 schools from Northern California and more than 750 applicants, our 41 students participated in 24 categories, and individual competitors received an astonishing 12 awards. The total awards received was a whopping 45 as all students of the MSA program were specially recognized with:

·         Judges’ Sweepstakes Award – awarded to the one school with the highest number of points per student earned

·         Spirit Award – chosen by teachers and Ohlone staff for the one school that most exemplifies the spirit of collaboration, support of others, and fair play.

·         1^st Place Maxi Musical Theater – Recognized for superior performance by a large ensemble cast in a 10 minute musical theater production. (31 of our students performed) 

The students performed through 3 rigorous rounds of competition before more than 200 judges from professional and educational theater. Students were provided with a truly competitive environment in which to showcase their talents while being introduced to exciting new performances, interacting with peers and professionals in a collegiate environment, and observing top caliber performing arts students from across the Nor Cal region. The Ohlone College Theater Festival merits college credit to all competitors while recognizing these exemplary performers with awards in their specific categories:

1st Place: Classical Monologue Humorous: Alexandra Moon

1st Place: Original Monologue: Alexandra Moon

1st Place: Contemporary Humorous Monologue: Gabriel Cowger

1st Place: Classical Humorous Ensemble: Madison Milliner & James Witous

2nd Place: Contemporary Dramatic Monologue: Kaitlyn McEowen

2nd Place: Classical Dramatic Monologue: Josh Schussler

3rd Place: Contemporary Dramatic Monologue: Lara Garay

3rd Place: Classical Dramatic Monologue:  Kyleigh Hoye

3rd Place: Classical Humorous Monologue: Brennan Jantzen 

3rd Place: Contemporary Humorous Ensemble: Ani Mack &  Sam O' Byrne

Two Scholarships for Young Theatre Acting Camp:  Lara Garay & Sam O'Byrne