Bridgeport High School Thespians have Eventful Trip to International Thespian Festival in Indiana
By Chris Johnson on July 06, 2025
The Bridgeport High School thespians have returned from the International Thespian Festival, where they performed their award-winning play "Antigone: Always Here" on an international level stage.
The festival took place at Indiana University with 4500 theater kids from June 22-June 28. In addition to their performance, the BHS thespians attended at least 10 plays, countless educational workshops, and met many students and teachers from around the country.
It was a team effort to get there with many local supporters:
Local sponsors:
- Fusion Technology LLC,
- Medbrook Children’s Charity,
- Members of Bridgeport City Council: Andy Lang, Jason Campbell, Hank M. Murray, Don Burton, Clayton Rice, John Wilson, and Jeff Smell
- Bridgeport Junior Women’s Club
- The Harrison County Commission
- BHS Academic Boosters
- Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
- Clayton and Jill Rice
- Jaclyn Rominger
- Shinnston Contractor Supply
- Whiskey Biscuits
Individuals who helped raise money:
- Kellee and Joe Shuttleworth
- David Byard
- Tim and Suzy Cotter
- Patsy Trecost
- Jaclyn Rominger
- Jason Young
- The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County
- Bridgeport City Council: Andy Lang, Jason Campbell, Hank M. Murray, Don Burton, Clayton Rice, John Wilson, Jeff Smell
- The Bridgeport Junior Women's Club
Additional photos from the international festival available in gallery below.
