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KHS students excel at Virginia Thespian Festival

Congratulations to students from Kecoughtan High School, under the direction of Tracy Bourne, who made an outstanding showing at the Virginia Thespian Festival in Washington, D.C.


Madison Newton and Piper Gilly shone on stage as part of the All-State cast of A Chorus Line.


Sophia Harris was awarded a $1000 Virginia Thespian Scholarship for Acting.


The following students won for the competition one-act:


Madison Newton - Best Student Direction

Wyatt Fatkin - Top Actor

Scott Briggs, Tam (Helena) Avila, Phoenix Harris - All-star Actors


Thespy Superior Ratings were as follows; these students qualify to compete at the International Thespian Festival this summer in Indiana.


Scott Briggs - Solo Acting, Costume Construction

Matt Bever - Solo Acting

Will Davenport - Musical Theatre Duet, Musical Theatre Dance (Group)

Phoenix Harris - Musical Theatre Duet

Madison Newton - Short Film

Natalee Harris - Musical Theatre Dance (Solo, Duet & Group)

Paige LaRoche - Musical Theatre Dance (Duet & Group)


Madison Newton was also recognized as Best in Festival for the Short Film Thespy. In addition, Scott Briggs, Natalee Harris, Paige LaRoche and Will Davenport received Thespy callbacks to perform on the festival mainstage.


Bravo to these talented students and Ms. Bourne on their outstanding achievements!