Awards and Accolades
When Munster Theatre Company re-chartered its International Thespian Society troupe in 2016, we immediately began competing in the Indiana Thespians competitions.
There are a few different events we compete in:
Honor Troupe Program
Each year, Thespian Troupes compile a record of the events of the previous season. This record is then assessed on its documentation of performances, outreach, community service, and other involvment. Based on the number of points a Troupe earns, they recieve Honorable Mention, Bronze, Silver, or Gold Ratings. This recognition is a testament to the depth and breadth of educational theatre programs in our state.
Contest Plays
The Indiana Thespians sponsors a one-act play competition each year. At the Regional level, the top 2 schools advance to the State level. Troupes are given 45 minutes to set up, perform, and strike a show. Shows are judged on a standards-based rubric at each level. Individual and troupe awards are given.
International Thespian Excellence Awards (Thespys)
The International Thespian Excellence Awards (Thespys) is a multi-round competition that provides standards-based feedback on individual, duet, and group musical and non-musical events, technical events, and short film events. Those entries that earn a Superior (the top level of rating) at State qualify to compete at the International Thespian Festival that summer.
Below is a list of Awards and Accolades by year.
Should you discover errors with this list, please email Ray Palasz at rapalasz@munster.us.
| Year |
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Honor Troupe Designation |
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Regionals |
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State |
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Internationals |
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| 2016-2017 |
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NA |
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Chloe Jancosek, Solo Musical Theatre
SUPERIOR RATING
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Chloe Jancosek, Solo Musical Theatre
SUPERIOR RATING
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| 2017-2018 |
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Honorable Mention |
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The Sequence
Contest Play
5th Place |
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Chloe Jancosek, Solo Musical Theatre
SUPERIOR RATING
Chloe Jancosek and Kelly Collins, Duet Musical Theatre
SUPERIOR RATING
Sydney Hamill, Monologues
SUPERIOR RATING
Kelly Collins, Solo Musical
SUPERIOR RATING
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Sydney Hamill, Monologues
EXCELLENT RATING
Kelly Collins, Solo Musical
EXCELLENT RATING
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| 2018-2019 |
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Gold |
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The Refugee Women
Contest Play
2nd Place
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The Refugee Women
Contest Play
7th Place
Sydney Hamill, Monologues
SUPERIOR RATING
Francis Hovland, Short Film
SUPERIOR RATING, BEST OF SHOW
Joseph Bellahcen, Solo Musical
SUPERIOR RATING
Joseph Bellahcen and Michaela Marcotte, Duet Acting
SUPERIOR RATING
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Sydney Hamill
Monologues
SUPERIOR RATING
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| 2019-2020 |
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Gold |
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Discovering Rogue
Contest Play
4th Place
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Camryn Hayes, Monologues
SUPERIOR RATING
Sarah Espiritu, Solo Musical
SUPERIOR RATING
Chris Canul, Solo Musical
GOOD RATING
Amanda Beaudouin, Solo Musical
EXCELLENT RATING
MJ Migliore, Solo Musical
GOOD RATING
Amanda Beaudouin and Shannon Coughlin, Duet Acting
EXCELLENT RATING
Ashley Nita and Francis Hovland, Duet Acting
SUPERIOR RATING
Sarah Resch and Dori Clousing, Duet Musical
EXCELLENT RATING
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Sarah Espiritu, Solo Musical
SUPERIOR RATING |
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| 2020-2021 |
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Gold |
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The Contest Play Series was suspended this year
due to the pandemic.
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Sarah Espiritu, Solo Musical
SUPERIOR RATING
Michael Casner, Solo Musical
SUPERIOR RATING
Lucas Opiola, Lighting Design
EXCELLENT RATING
Chloe Sarkady, Monologues
EXCELLENT RATING
Isidora Pavlic, Monologues
EXCELLENT RATING
Kameryn Hubbard, Monologues
EXCELLENT RATING
Chloe Sarkady, Isidora Pavlic, Duet Acting
EXCELLENT RATING
Kameryn Hubbard, Grace Harris, Duet Acting
EXCELLENT RATING
Delaney Craig, Solo Musical
EXCELLENT RATING
Sophia Brunetti, Solo Musical
GOOD RATING
Tara Gaither and Alyssa Sangueza, Duet Musical
GOOD RATING
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| 2021-2022 |
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Gold |
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Fire Exit
1st Place at Regionals
Best Ensemble Award
7th Place at State
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Delaney Craig, Monologues
SUPERIOR RATING
Kameryn Hubbard, Monologues
SUPERIOR RATING
Isidora Pavlic, Josephine MIttelberger, Clover Sarkady, Jim Ferguson, Group Acting
EXCELLENT RATING
Evvy Kikkert, Monologues
GOOD RATING
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| 2022-2023 |
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Gold |
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Wit
1st Place at Regionals
Clover Sarkady, Outstanding Lead Performer
2nd Place at State
Clover Sarkady, Outstanding Lead Performer
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| 2023-2024 |
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NA |
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The Yellow Boat
1st Place at Regionals
Clover Sarkady, Outstanding Lead Performer
3rd Place at State
Clover Sarkady, Outstanding Lead Performer
Delaney Craig, Outstanding Supporting Performer
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Clover Sarkady, Evvy Kikkert, Wesley Harle, Group Acting
SUPERIOR, BEST OF SHOW
Izzy Iglesias, Monologues
EXCELLENT RATING
Marija Pavlic, Rhiannon Shelton, Duet Acting
EXCELLENT RATING
Isla Utterback, Logan Hayes, Duet Acting
EXCELLENT RATING
Isaiah Brundige, Solo Musical
EXCELLENT RATING
Clover Sarkady, Scenic Design
EXCELLENT RATING
Haylo Morgan, Clara Dumaresq, Duet Acting
GOOD RATING
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The Yellow Boat,
Performed in the Chapter Select Showcase
Clover Sarkady, Evvy Kikkert, Wesley Harle, Group Acting
EXCELLENT RATING
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