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16 Apr

Posted at 14:59h in Arts, School News, Upper School

Troupe 8570 took Tampa by storm during their unforgettable experience at the Florida State Thespians Festival! This annual event brings together thousands of student performers from across the state—and our WA students rose to the occasion with heart, talent, and excellence. Over several inspiring days, students immersed themselves in transformative workshops, gained insight from theater professionals, and attended show-stopping performances like Romeo & Juliet and Ragtime at the iconic Straz Center. Each moment was filled with learning, laughter, and growth. But this trip was about more than just the stage. True to who they are, our students also took intentional time to...

20 Mar

Posted at 13:08h in Arts, School News

Our WA Jr. Thespian Troupe recently returned from an unforgettable trip to Orlando, where they competed in the Florida State Junior Thespian Competition! Students in grades 6–8 showcased their talents in both technical and performance theater categories, attended world-class theatrical performances, and spent meaningful time together in God’s word. Our students, led by WA Musical Theater teacher Patricia White, along with staff chaperones Rachel Mesquita, Lidia Blatz, and Linda Benedict, represented WA with excellence! Competing at StatesIn the technical categories, students presented costume and marketing designs for productions like CATS, Mean Girls Jr., Wizard of Oz, and Beauty and the Beast—receiving...

16 Jan

Posted at 12:30h in Arts, School News

Join us for the second annual Westminster Academy Thespian Showcase Night on Friday, January 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the DeVos Chapel! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of drama, desserts, and outstanding performances as our talented theater students present their work before heading to state competitions in Tampa and Orlando later this year. The showcase will feature pieces from Sister Act, Annie, Cinderella, Camelot, Oklahoma, Little Women, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and so much more! The event will take place in a cozy coffeehouse setting, with delicious coffee and treats generously provided by Pinho’s Bakery. We will also take time for a special...

16 Jan

Posted at 10:45h in School News

We’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible achievement by Westminster Academy’s District 7 Troupe 8570 at the Thespian District Competition! Every WA student member earned a Superior or Excellent Medal, including all first-time competitors! Congratulations to Madison Sanders for making WA history by winning our first-ever high school Top Honors Award for her Monologue Event and earning an impressive five medals! Amazing job, Troupe 8570! We’re so proud of your hard work and talent! Superior Awards: Ryder Stroud - Monologues Reese Mathis - Monologues Chelsea Matthews - Monologues Madison Sanders - Monologues (TOP HONORS) Madison Sanders - Solo Musical Eleana Nowicki & Liam Pace - Duet Musical Luis Ramirez...

12 Nov

Posted at 12:47h in Arts, School News

This past Saturday, our WA Junior Thespians showcased their talents at the District Competition held at Somerset Academy in Pembroke Pines. Competing in a range of performance and technical theater categories, they earned an impressive nine Superior and 20 Excellent ratings from the judges. A special shoutout to Akaila Bhola (Grade 6), who received Honorable Mention/Judges Choice for her outstanding marketing designs! Our Junior Thespians will move on to the State Competition in Orlando, February 13–16, 2025. Congratulations to our talented students! Solo Musical: Emory Lanier—“It’s Possible” from Seussical, SUPERIOR Grace Barbar—“The Life I Never Led” from Sister Act, SUPERIOR Abby...