Dramatics Magazine Online
Written by Anita Martin

THE LIGHTS BRIGHTENING the International Thespian Festival stages are no different from those in any other theatre. But for 11 Thespian troupes who brought main stage shows to ITF — along with Thespians from across the U.S. performing in the opening show or National Individual Events Showcase — those stages light up like no others.

In the photo gallery below, peek backstage as these Thespians prepared for their moment in the spotlight.

A view from the wings as the Thespians of North Penn H.S. (Lansdale, Pa.) enjoy last-minute rehearsal time for A Midsummer Night's Dream.
A view from the wings as the Thespians of North Penn H.S. (Lansdale, Pa.) enjoy last-minute rehearsal time for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Photo by Susan Doremus.
Running crew members from McPherson (Kan.) High School load in the set for their production of Noises Off.
Running crew members from McPherson (Kan.) High School load in the set for their production of Noises Off. Photo by Susan Doremus.
A board operator preps for Garden City (Kan.) High School’s performance of Hamlet.
A board operator preps for Garden City (Kan.) High School’s performance of Hamlet. Photo by Susan Doremus.
Thespians rehearse their number from the 2019 Opening Show.
Thespians rehearse their number from the 2019 Opening Show. Photo by Susan Doremus.
Cast members of St. Charles (Mo.) High School’s production of She Kills Monsters undergo final makeup application.
Cast members of St. Charles (Mo.) High School’s production of She Kills Monsters receive final makeup adjustments. Photo by Susan Doremus.
Kansas Thespians circle up one last time before hitting the stage in Bring It On.
Kansas Thespians circle up one last time before hitting the stage in Bring It On. Photo by John Nollendorfs.
All’s ready in the booth for South Eugene (Ore.) High School’s production of Be More Chill.
All’s ready in the booth for South Eugene (Ore.) High School’s production of Be More Chill. Photo by John Nollendorfs.
Thespians from Parkland High School (Allentown, Pa.) celebrate their journey to ITF before their final performance in 26 Pebbles.
Thespians from Parkland High School (Allentown, Pa.) celebrate their journey to ITF before their final performance in 26 Pebbles. Photo by Susan Doremus.
Final script consultation before the J.J. Pearce High School (Richardson, Texas) performance of Shakespeare in Love.
A board operator consults his script before the J.J. Pearce High School (Richardson, Texas) performance of Shakespeare in Love. Photo by John Nollendorfs.
The cast of Arab (Ala.) High School’s production of Xanadu enjoy a quiet moment before their show.
The cast of Arab (Ala.) High School’s production of Xanadu enjoy a quiet moment before their show. Photo by Susan Doremus.

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