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Oak Harbor High School Drama Club Shines at WA State Thespian Festival

Posted Date: 3/28/25 (9:08 PM)
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Four individuals stand in front of a blue backdrop, each holding a trophy or award. They are smiling and appear to be celebrating an achievement.
Photo Credit: Richard Maguire
On March 20-21, twenty-six members of the Oak Harbor High School Drama Club attended the WA State Thespian Festival at the Seattle Convention Center. Over two exciting days, students participated in workshops led by theatre professionals, watched performances from other schools, and showcased their own talents—earning several prestigious awards.

The festival kicked off with an inspiring opening ceremony at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Among the standout performances, Cyrus Amor, Lucas Smith, and Rey Madrid were selected to perform You Could Drive a Person Crazy from Company by Stephen Sondheim—an honor reserved for the highest-rated group musical performances.

Oak Harbor High School’s Drama Club was also recognized as a Gold Honor Troupe, a distinction awarded to troupes that excel in production, participation, and community outreach. Drama Club Vice President Harley Engle and Publicist Ashley Mendoza proudly presented their achievements to the judges.

Adding to the excitement, Logan Hendricks made history as the first Oak Harbor student selected as a State Thespian Officer—a remarkable accomplishment!

The club’s theatrical performances also earned top honors with two Best of Fest awards:
  • Speed Date by Janet Allard, originally performed in November and directed by seniors Dana Rivo and Drama Club President Adriana Froman, received a superior rating and was named Best of Fest in the One-Act Marathon category.
  • A condensed version of A Trip to the Moon by Tracy Wells, adapted from their February production, also earned a superior rating and won Best of Fest in the Main Stage Comedy category.
Six young people stand together, smiling and wearing name tags, in front of a blue wall with gold symbols.
Photo Credit: Richard Maguire
The festival wrapped up with an unforgettable experience—attending a professional production of Waitress at The 5th Avenue Theatre.

Congratulations to all our talented Drama Club members for their outstanding achievements and for representing Oak Harbor High School with passion and excellence!