The theatre department is home to a variety of gifted students, on Oct. 17,these thespians will showcase their singing, acting, and technical abilities at Individual Events.

Co-President of theatre, Orlaugh O’Rouke, shared the general aspect of IE’S. Members of Troupe 0817 will travel to Wharton High school, along with all of the other thespians and theatre students in District 9, and will perform an individual event in front of three judges.The events may include, monologues, duets, ensembles, pantomimes, solo’s, duet’s, or large group musicals. There are also technical events, such as, makeup, costume, and sound design.

The judges give the performers a score, (a superior being the highest). In every room one event is chosen to perform in front of the entire district and  out of those performers one event is chosen to represent the entire district at the state competition in March.

Still climbing the ranks of prestige, the drama department had a huge success at IE’s last year. According to VP of House, Jaide Garcia when seniors: Nick Santanach, Danielle Oakley, and Shelby Gilberto’s ensemble received straight superiors, and was chosen to represent District 9 at the state competition. “It was amazing, we didn’t expect to be selected to perform in front the entire district, let alone represent the entire district!”, Shelby Gilberto, theatre alumni, said.

Going into IE’s this year the drama department has a title to retain. “Since our school was selected to be the District 9 representative last year….I hope we are able to do it again this year!” Lauren Vu, Secretary, said. Vu’s group will be performing an original pantomime.

“This year I am performing a duet scene from a play, hand picked by Dan Franke. It’s quite interesting, secret love affairs, lesbians, you know the good stuff”, Logan Bell, senior said. “I will be performing a duet acting scene, and look forward to a great day of theatre friendship,” Summer Provance, Co-President, said.

IE’s offer more than just a chance to perform in front of judges,”I loved getting feedback from the judges, it helped me grow as a performer, and being there with my friends made it an unforgettable experience” Gabby Sosa, theatre alumni, said. Gabby performed a musical solo last year, receiving 2 superiors, and 1 excellent, for an overall superior rating.

To learn more about IE’s, speak to the Theatre Director, Dan Franke, who will gladly share information about the unique events being performed on Oct. 17, or you can also visit flthespian.com to see the guidlines for various competitions.