Twenty-eight students from Grades 6 to 12 attended the National STAR Theatre Festival at the University of British Columbia, where they joined nearly 300 students from 31 schools across Western Canada for four days of theatre, creativity, and collaboration.
Students competed in a wide range of events, including Solo Musical, Duo Musical, Group Musical, Contrasting Monologues, Dramatic Scenes, Technical Design, and One-Act Plays, while also participating in workshops led by professional theatre artists covering topics such as audition techniques, improvisation, voice-over work, filmmaking, and stagecraft careers.
The festival concluded with several major recognitions for Meadowridge. The school received a National Honour Troupe Silver Banner in recognition of the work of TAG Troupe #2026 over the past three years. James L. and Alina P. were also elected as Regional Student Leaders to the TAG Student Leadership Guild, where they will help plan next year’s Regional and National events and contribute to TAEA policy development. Jessica H. was additionally recognized for her kindness throughout the festival.
Student performances and technical work were also celebrated across multiple categories.
Proficient Awards
- Helaina K. and Richard C. — Duo Musical
- Lucas L. — Contrasting Monologues
- Holly H. — Solo Musical
- Nathan P. and Lucas L. — Duo Scene
- James L. — Lighting Design
- James L. — Set Design
Advanced Awards
- Duma M. — Solo Musical
- Lyndsay F. — Solo Musical
- Nathan P. — Solo Musical
- Alina P. and Eva H. — Duo Musical
- Nathan P. — Contrasting Monologues
- James L.— Stage Management
- Eva H. — Solo Musical
Perfect Scores
- Jessica H. — Solo Musical
- Alina P.— Solo Musical
- Alina P., Lyndsay F., and Eva H. — Group Musical
Meadowridge also presented two one-act plays, Governing Alice and MmmBeth, performed by members of Theatre Company 10, both of which received Proficient scores.
Additional students attending the festival and participating in workshops included Aahi S., Adele B., Ryan M., Amy X., and Norius K.
Congratulations to our students for representing the school with creativity, professionalism, and passion throughout the festival.