The Friendswood High School Theater Department has once again proven its talent and dedication by capturing first place in the UIL District 20-5A One Act Play Contest held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Friendswood High School. Competing against six other schools in the district, the FHS cast and crew came out on top and will advance to the Bi-District round.
The Bi-District competition is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, at 9:45 a.m. in the Friendswood High School Performing Arts Center. Schools competing at the Bi-District level include La Porte, Iowa Colony, Westbrook High School (Beaumont), Port Neches-Groves, Barbers Hill (Mont Belvieu), and Friendswood. Friendswood will be the first to perform.
In addition to the overall team win, several FHS students received individual recognition for their outstanding performances and technical work:
Outstanding Performer: Thatcher Chase
All Star Cast: Connor O’Rear
Honorable Mention All Star Cast: Sam Davies
Best Technical Crew: Sean Pastalaniec
The full cast, technical crew, and alternates include: Thatcher Chase, Connor O’Rear, Paige Garcia, Elijah Meaux, Alec Moreno, Aliz Kidd, Brendon Romell, Dillon Garcia, Sergio Cruz, Sam Davies, Avery Buras, Olivia Knutson, Haley Setoudeh, Andrew Jenning, Reece Dealmeida, Sean Pastalaniec, Averie George, Kyle White, Harper DeHart, Sofia Medina, Logan Holbrook, Ella Chandler, Holden McDonald, Ibrahim Favid
Theater teacher and director Kathy Powdrell expressed her pride in the students, congratulating the full cast and crew for their hard work and success. “This team put in countless hours of rehearsal, design, and technical preparation. Their dedication and talent were on full display, and I couldn’t be more proud,” said Powdrell.
