Curtains Up at Union Station: FZN Thespians Shine at State Conference

From January 7–10, the Fort Zumwalt North International Thespian Troupe #5140 braved the rain to attend the Missouri State Conference at Union Station in St. Louis. Throughout the event, students immersed themselves in workshops led by national professionals, attended high-caliber high school productions, and showcased their own talents in competitive state events.

Troupe Honors & Service

North’s commitment to the arts and the community earned them several prestigious recognitions:

• Honor Troupe Distinction: For the second consecutive year, Troupe #5140 was named an Honor Troupe for outstanding local and state participation in theatrical and community service events.
• Charitable Giving: The troupe donated script bundles for the Student Officer silent auction and provided essential supplies for the "Puppetpalooza" workshop.

Individual Leadership & All-State Selections

• Riley Snow: Served as a Student State Officer, helping plan the conference and leading multiple workshops.
• Julia Pirondi: Elected as a Student State Officer for the upcoming year; she will assist in planning the 2027 conference.
• Katie Heisler: Cast in the Missouri 2027 All-State Show, Blue Stockings, to be performed for over 2,000 delegates.
• Aries Clark: Selected for the Deck Crew of the Missouri 2027 All-State Show, Blue Stockings.

Performance & Technical Excellence

Our students proved their skill across both performance and technical categories:

• Improv Intensive: Molly Rosner, Sophia LeFors, Katie Heisler, William Harris, and McGregor Pickett earned a Superior rating.
• Tech Challenge: The team of Riley Snow, Evan Nigus, Artemis Clark, and TJ Cote secured 7th Place Overall.

Thespy Awards Competition Results:

• McGregor Pickett: Superior Rating (Short Film)
• Artemis Clark: Excellent Rating (Stage Management)
• Ben Marsek & Julia Pirondi: Excellent Rating (Duet Musical)
• Cody Miller, Riley Snow, & Lexi Fox: Excellent Rating (Group Acting)
• Evan Nigus, Sophia LeFors, Katie Heisler, & William Harris: Excellent Rating (Ensemble Musical)
• Molly Rosner: Good Rating (Solo Musical)

Congratulations to the entire theatre department for representing Fort Zumwalt North with such talent and professionalism!