Over this past weekend, Toms River North's Thespian Troupe /community/trn-thespians-recognized-with-multiple-awards-during-state-festival/7455 participated virtually in the NJ State Thespian Festival. Students came to school all weekend to have fun together while participating in the festival's activities.
Students had the opportunity to be a part of a number of awesome workshops including one that focused on choreography from The Greatest Showman and another that focused on Rockette choreography.
TRN's Student Thespian Officers for NJ Thespians junior Angelina Amato and senior Paige Cripps were chosen from over 100 applicants to represent the state and plan the festival. They did an amazing job!
The following honors were awarded to troupe members:
- Gold Honor Troupe for 2022
- NJ Thespian Superior winners: Angelina Amato - Musical Solo; Angelina Amato and John Claude Yambao - Musical Duet
- 1st place Trashy Costume Contest: Sophie Regenye and Joelle Mascaro
Additionally, HSN Assistant Principal Kevin Raylman was recognized by the Educational Theatre Association as the Outstanding Administrator of the Year! Mr. Raylman was nominated by Carolyn Little, TRN Thespian Troupe /community/trn-thespians-recognized-with-multiple-awards-during-state-festival/7455 director; Eugene Garritt, technical director for TRN's musical; and Joe McGovern, digital arts teacher at TRN. He was chosen for his continued dedication to the theatre program at High School North.
The awards ceremony from the festival can be viewed .