The theater team at Bryce Valley High School is nothing short of amazing. On March 25th the team headed to Escalante High School for their first regional competition in years, if not ever. They had no idea what to expect and their coaches were none the wiser.
Mason and Elijah Beesley performed “Run” from Happy Days. Anne Overson sang “Guenevere” from Camelot. Dallen Platt and Brooke Willis performed “Snap” from Happy Days and Loyd Roberts belted out “You’re Never Fully Dressed without a Smile.” Kira Platt also performed a wonderful Pantomime.
High school drama has several competition categories. They are:
- One Act Play
- Musical Theatre
- Pantomime
- Dramatic Monologue
- Humorous Monologue
- Contemporary Scene and
- Classical Scene
As it was the first year for BVHS they limited it to Musical Theatre and Pantomime. All seven students qualified for state.
BVHS at the State Theater Competition
State finals were held on April 1st. Loyd had a Superior Ranking. So did Dallen Platt and Brooke Willis. They earned 65 points. And then the State winner was announced for Musical Theater. Anne Overson from Mustang Country won the top honors. BVHS intends to enter into other categories in upcoming years.
Miss Overson also has the lead role in the upcoming production of Mamma Mia. All of the performers but Kira are in the BVHS show. The play opens April 19th and runs through the 22nd. The show will highlight the talents that took them all the way to the top.
Kudos to coaches Nathan Platt, Melinda Overson and others.
Way to go Mustangs!
– by Pete Peterson, BVHS Theater Director
Feature image caption: Brooke Willis (left), Anne Overson, and Loyd Roberts (right), celebrate their medals at state.
