As Bloomingdale’s aspiring actors enjoyed their first Thespian Society meeting, it was suggested to the dozens of members that they prepare Individual Events, entries for performing competitions, by October 2nd.
For IEs, club members choose a short performance on their own, such as a monologue, a song, or a group scene. They are required to see Mrs. Buck, the club’s sponsor, in room 109 with their act of choice and either a script of the scene or sheet music for a musical number. After getting approval from the Society, they will have about a month to rehearse it and get ready to perform before judges. The best will advance to a regional competition, and possibly even to state.
Bloomingdale alumna Colleen Hazlehurst, a former Thespian, says, “I really liked the club when I was at Bloomingdale. Drama was one of my favorite things in high school.”
IEs will get Thespians, especially new ones, ready for a year of drama, acting, and singing. After competing individually, they will have that much more experience to use in the future. According to Hazlehurst, “Thespians was a great experience, and I recommend that all members try an IE.”
