Although unable to reproduce last years’ success, the Worland High School Drama team had a good showing at the Wyoming State Thespian Festival last weekend in Casper, placing fourth overall in the 3A division. The team’s arena play and devised play both earned third place.

Worland Drama coach Rick Dorn said of the competition, “State was a good experience for us.  We were a younger team, and a lot of novices did really well.  At the end of the day, we didn’t quite get what we were hoping to get, but Green River and Torrington were really on their A game, and Douglas shocked a lot of people with a new director.  I’m proud of the effort the kids gave, and I hope they’ll be back again next year to keep improving!”

Worland boasted one state champion, Lucy Martinson in solo act. Dorn said, “It was a nice surprise! We knew our kids were decent actors but to have one get the highest score in the state was really cool. I’m also kicking myself for never having her do that event before.”

Also of note, Dorn was selected for the Director of the Year Award at the state competition. He said, “I am very flattered by the award.  It is my first time winning in 15 years of doing the Wyoming State Thespian Festival.  At the end of the day though, it’s about the students. I happen to have some really great students.”

Results

Duet Act – Parker Ruffing and Myles Lass, Honorable Mention

Duet Music – Joey and Ellie Durrant, Honorable Mention

Fantasy Makeup – Ava Decker, Honorable Mention

Make-Up Design – Grace Vickers, Honorable Mention

Costume Design — Oran Green, All-State

Make-Up Design – Tailynn Logan, All-State

Marketing Design – Grace Gertsch, Honorable Mention

Marketing Design – Justice Nelson, All-State

Moulage Makeup – Kendra Naasz, All-State

Moulage Makeup – Megan Dobbs, All-State

Playwriting – Breidi Nelson, Honorable Mention

Short Film – Collyn Ramirez, Honorable Mention

Solo Act – Liette Brown, All-State

Solo Act – Lucy Martinson, All-State and State Champion

Solo Music – Ellianna Baumstarck, Honorable Mention

Solo Music – Ellie Durrant, Honorable Mention