MIHS Drama Students Named National Qualifiers and State Honorees By International Thespian Thespy Awards

Mercer Island, WA, January 25, 2024 -  The Mercer Island High School Drama department is pleased to announce 12 students have been recognized as either a National Qualifier or State Honoree in the Washington State Thespian Thespy Awards.

“I am so proud of the 16 students who participated in this year’s NW Regionals Thespy event,” said MIHS Drama Teacher Daniela Melgar. “Some of our students competed in three categories! All of the students chose their pieces, memorized, and rehearsed on their own time. They showed up bright and early on Saturday morning and competed against a number of other Drama students from around the region.” 

“Students put their hearts into their presentations, and it was an honor to share the day with them. Beyond their own work, they had the opportunity to watch other performances and meet fellow Drama and Theatre Tech lovers,” continued Melgar. 

National Qualifier (superior scores)

Monologues - Kyle Gerstel

Solo musical - Annabel Rimmer

State Honoree (excellent scores)

Monologues - Alec Martin, Greg Chvany, Annabel Rimmer, Izzy Ferrari, Macie Nordberg, Wilder Giannini-Upton, Katie McGuire, Jada Jorgensen

Playwriting - Katie McGuire, Macie Nordberg, Meredith Weaver

Film - Giovee Roque

Solo musical - Kyle Gerstel

Duet musical - Kyle Gerstel and Annabel Rimmer, Macie Nordberg and Katie McGuire

Stage Management - Mischa Gregory

All of the state honorees will be acknowledged at the WA State Thespian Festival in March 2024. Both Kyle Gerstel and Annabel Rimmer will be invited to the final round of adjudication for the International Thespian Festival, which takes place from May 20, 2024 to June 15, 2024.  

For more information on the International Thespian Thespy Awards check out the 2024 Thespy Program.