Ridgefield students score high in Thespian Excellence contest

RIDGEFIELD — Several Ridgefield High School students scored high at the International Thespian Excellence Awards, which recognize the highest level of achievement in school theater performance and technical theater. Students submitted videos of their performances this year and will be recognized at a state Virtual Thespian Festival later in March. High scorers included: Avari Harrison, BriAnna Robbins, Cameron McGravey, Ella Ross, Peter Schafer, Sophia Miller and Summer Sedgley for overall excellent scores in Solo Musical Theater; BriAnna Robbins and Summer Sedgley for overall excellent scores in Monologue; and Kaitlyn St. John (Solo Musical Theater) and Peter Schafer (Monologue) received overall superior scores, qualifying them for Nationals in June. “I am amazed by the dedication of these Thespians and am immensely proud of them!” Kaitlyn Etter, theater arts director said. “They represented Ridgefield High School and our Thespian troupe incredibly well.”