The Bridgeport High School Thespian Troupe brought home several awards from this past weekend's West Virginia Thespian Festival, held at West Virginia University. Accompanying students were Trina and David Byard, Jared and Albani St. Martin Brown, Rachel Griffith and Lydia Mong, as well as parents who served as chaperones. 

 

Awards earned are as follows: 

 

Jordan Kennedy Rea - Steven G. Glendenning $1000 scholarship

Callia Byard - Fairmont State University $1000 scholarship

Erica Cottrill - WVU $3000 Fine Arts Scholarship

Derek and Owen Hess - Top 5 Duo Acting. Overall Superior rating which allows advancement to the International Thespian Festival

Caroline Fulks and Wesley Cotter- Top 5 Duo Acting

Erica Cottrill and Jordan Kennedy Rea - Top 5 Musical Duet. Overall Superior rating which allows advancement to the International Thespian Festival. Also received an Invitation to Arts Alive.

Callia Byard - Musical Theatre Solo. Overall Superior rating which allows advancement to the International Thespian Festival

Heather Bokey - 2nd place Costume construction. Overall Superior rating which allows advancement to the International Thespian Festival.

Callia Byard - 2nd place Novice mask. Overall Superior rating which allows advancement to the International Thespian Festival.

Erica Cottrill and Wesley Cotter - All Festival Cast

Jordan Kennedy Rea -Outstanding Supporting Actress

Demi DiPiazza - 1st place in advanced playwriting

STAR-CROSSED LOVERS -Top 5 One Act Play. Special element award - The NOTP Award (Not One True Pairing)