SHS Theatre students heading to state final competition.
- Mar 31
- 1 min read

Special to Beneath the Surface News
Stephenville High School Theatre has announced that nine of its students are state finalists in UIL Theatrical Design competition.
This year's prompt required students to read and analyze a classic commedia dell'arte play, The King Stag, and create designs to showcase elements of the show, then write a paper justifying their choices.
These designers will polish their work to be ready for the state meet on May 16 in Austin.
Group Design
Kathryn Parish – set
Dani Garcia – marketing
Claire Grove - hair & makeup
Alexandra Goldberg – costuming
Individual Set Design
Mya Guay
Emma Boles
Individual Costume Design
Ava Hunt
Elyn Evans
Individual Marketing Design
Claire Grove
Jaiden Edwards
Coaches
Mindy McCleskey & Liz Stearnes









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