October 16, 2025
By Kristina Sanchez, Wakulla High Theatre Instructor
On October 3rd, Wakulla High School Theatre took 33 students to Bay High School in Panama City for this year's District One Thespian Competition. On Friday, Ten schools across the Florida Panhandle competed with one-act plays with WHS performing Annie the Musical.
Annie received a superior rating and was named 'Runner Up' for the competition! Annie also won the award for having the Best Set.
Luna Martinez was recognized as District One’s Best Actor in a Supporting Role for her performance as Miss Hannigan. Logan Hand won the All-Star Cast Award for his performance as Rooster.
On Saturday, 18 schools competed in individual events, ranging from performance to technical events. Tate Reynolds received the Critic’s Choice Award for best Set Design and Aubrey Recks won the Critic’s Choice Award for her original play in the playwriting category.
Overall, 29 students came home with a superior in at least one or more events and will advance to State Competition in March.
We would also like to recognize Logan Hand, Laurel Nichols, Tate Reynolds, Hannah Hall, Claire Blackwell, Lyra McClure and Levi Blakesley who all received perfect scores across the board in their events.
Congratulations to the entire troupe for a very successful District Competition!