Newman Smith One-Act Play, under the direction of Tyler Brodess and Abby Kraemer, have advanced to state in One Act Play. It is incredible to think of all the 5A schools in the state of Texas only 8 schools advance to this level. The Newman Smith One Act Play will perform on Thursday, April 13th in Round Rock, Texas. The performance will be at the Round Rock Performing Arts Center at 4:00.
The group competing at the UIL Bi-District One-Act Play Contest Thursday earned a FIRST place finish advancing to Area Competition next month. The cast, composed of Ariana Pleasure, Cassidy Fox, Joy Walden, Sarah Babick, Ben Stegmair, Jesus Mitchell, Ashad Zuberi, Rahjon Singleton, Eric Talamantes, Matthew Holden, Christina Hollie, Nicole Wedesky and Lauren Rangel were outstanding in performing scenes from “These Shining Lives” by Melanie Marnich.
Running Crew members are: Yanelly Vargas, Julien Tagnon, Elias Gomez, Rory Manley, and Courtney Ashwood.
Alternates are: Anaiya Moran, Karla Camacho, Edgar Palacios, and Alec Eoff.
Newman Smith will compete in Area Competition April 1 at Plano West High School at 4 p.m.
NSHS Theatre Directors are Tyler Brodess and Abby Kraemer.