20 students named National Thespian Qualifiers

The Midlothian High School and Heritage High School Theatre programs attended the Texas Thespian State Festival and Competition during the Thanksgiving break. More than 9,000 students from across the state attended and competed at this event. Texas Thespians compete in a variety of categories. The individual performance events include: monologue, duet acting, group acting, solo musical, duet musical, group musical, and musical theater dance. Students may also advance in technical events such as sound design, stage management, and costume construction. At the Festival, MHS earned the highest level of recognition status as a Gold Honor Troupe for the organizations leadership and service efforts and an All Star Troupe Display Recognition. Additionally, several Jags competed in Texas Only Events that are not eligible to qualify for nationals. The Jags captured a 3rd Place title, an All Star Improv recognition and a superior score in makeup and hair design.

The MISD 2025-26 Thespain National Qualifiers are:

MONOLOGUE

• Tristan Garcia, MHS - PERFECT SCORE
• Gabi Anderson, MHS
• Jonathan Anderson, HHS 
• Louis Gonzalez, HHS 
• Elizabeth Vanpool, HHS
• Daniel Rendon Valdespino, HHS

SOLO MUSICAL

• Katie Parker, MHS - PERFECT SCORE and Scholarship Finalist
• Keiona Anthony, MHS - PERFECT SCORE
• Emma Scott, MHS
• Scott Akpan, MHS
• Addison Seeds, MHS
• Jacob Cohran, MHS

SOLO MUSICAL THEATRE

• Madeleine Nabinger, HHS - PERFECT SCORE

SOLO MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE

• Fortevee Tante, HHS

SOUND DESIGN

• Spencer McElyea, HHS

STAGE MANAGEMENT

• Kate Kennedy, MHS - PERFECT SCORE

DUET ACTING

• Pearson Urquhart and Chloe Turk, HHS

DUET MUSICAL THEATRE

• Haylee Hodges and Noah Abbate, HHS