A big standing ovation is in order for the members of Robinson’s Thespian Troupe 2660 who triumphed all throughout the District 9 Thespy Competition at Blake High School on Oct. 21.
“I am honored to have received a superior for my performance. I spent a lot of time preparing for the competition and I’m glad it all paid off,” said Aurora Stukey (’24), a passionate member of Troupe 2660 who played Daddy’s Son from ‘Ragtime the Musical.’ “I am super excited. With my score I got suggestions on how to improve the caliber of my performance. I can’t wait to perform again, but better.”
Though they may seem flawless on stage, it was all due to their work behind the curtains where they have carefully assembled their stagecraft and worked through the hindrances they had.
“For my duet with Xavier, which will be what I take to the States Competition, we’d actually been planning the performance for around 10 months,” said Jules Narvarte (‘26), another aspiring actor from the Troupe 2660 who won an excellent for his duet with Xavier Magazine (’26), performing Rita’s Confession from “Lucky Stiff’s.” “It was a little on and off due to outside events and exams and all that, but we both spent a lot of time working through our blocking and acting cues over the course of the time…and I’m pretty proud of how it turned out for all the work we put in.”
However, this isn’t the end for Troupe 2660. Troupe members are preparing for their appearance at the Florida State Thespian Competition in March 2024.
“I’ve been rehearsing every day and mentally preparing myself to better understand my role and improve upon the things the judges gave me notes on at [the] district competition,” said Gerard Couture (’26), a Troupe member who won an excellent for his solo musical, “Good Kid” from “Percy Jackson.”
With a stellar performance and notes on how to improve, expectations surrounding Troupe 2660’s next performance are sky high.
“I have pretty high expectations. I know it’s going to be an amazing experience with some really amazing people and I know that we have the capability to bring home superiors!” Magazine said.
