On October 23rd-25th the PG Players from the theatre department attended the Virginia Theatre Association conference in Norfolk Virginia.

Even though they did not place in the top six for VTA, the PG Players won honorable mention for their performance of an original play written by Alumnus Devan Andrews.They competed Friday morning with the play. Along with the team’s accomplishment of honorable mention, senior Kevin Foster was awarded All Star/All State Cast Member.  Foster’s award was one out of fifty from the 1000+ students attending the conference.                                

“I was completely shocked when I heard my name called for All Star/All State cast member,” Foster said.

Along with competing against other schools, students were able to take workshops throughout the weekend such as singing, auditioning, and dancing. Seniors were given the opportunity to audition for colleges as well as various scholarships.

“It was nerve-wracking auditioning for colleges, but it was a fun experience. I wouldn’t say I was scared, but I knew I had to do my very best,” Foster said.

Foster ended up getting fifteen call backs and got the chance to talk one-on-one with colleges including: VirginiaTech University, James Madison University,  Radford University, and George Mason University.

The weekend trip allowed the PG players to meet other theatre students around Virginia as well as learn from professionals.  PG Players that attended the conference included: Kevin Foster, Nellie Martin, Nicole Chandler, Justin Pulver and tech crew, Daniel Blakemore and Marianna Lopez.