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CISD Theatre Students Successful in First College Auditions  In June, theatre students from three Conroe ISD high schools attended the International Thespian Festival where they took the first steps of their theatre careers. The students stayed on campus at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where they auditioned and interviewed with colleges for the week. TWHS acting students Allison McKinney, Vic Shuttee, Joe Dougherty, Jessica Trinque, and Andrew Novak attended several callbacks from colleges across the country, getting a head start on their futures in Theatre as they received invitations to attend auditions at college campuses as well as acceptances and scholarships.
TWHS theatre chair Carlen Gilseth also chaperoned College Park acting student Aaron Boudreaux and Oak Ridge stage manager Paige Breshears, who received numerous callbacks as well. Most students are coached by former TWHS theatre director Sandra Erlandson.
Technical student Steven Lanier brought his Technical Set Design of THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER to the festival after qualifying at the State level. He also auditioned for Senior Scholarships. Jessica Trinque competed with her nationals qualifying Marketing Design.
The students were also enlightened with a broader sense of the theatre world by being exposed to outstanding high school performances on the national level. In addition to seeing shows every morning and evening performed by high schools from all over the country, the students participated in daily workshops held by theatre professionals, and attended social events meeting thousands of theatre students from around the world.
These fortunate CISD theatre students feel accomplished and ready to embark on the rest of the college acceptance process.
Pictured from left to right are TWHS students: Steve Lanier, Jessica Trinque, Joe Dougherty, Cecily Breaux, Andrew Novak, Allison McKinney, and Vic Shuttee. All will be auditioning except Cecily Breaux who is only a sophomore. This event launched the careers of successful TWHS actors and technicians who are currently working in Los Angeles, New York, and throughout the country.
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