Bartlett High theater takes IHSA Sectional Championship
Bartlett High School's 2018 Group Interpretation theatrical production of "Forrest Gump" by Eric Roth and Winston Groom competed in the IHSA Group Interpretation Sectional Competition on March 17 at Lake Park High School in Roselle.
They competed against nine other schools and took first place, which advanced them to the IHSA Group Interpretation State Competition at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria March 23-24.
It was the first time that Bartlett High School, or any Elgin Area School District U-46 high school, had won the IHSA Sectional Competition for Group Interpretation, and the second time that Bartlett High School is advancing to the IHSA State tournament.
In addition, seven out of the 13 cast members received the All-Sectional Cast Award for their excellence in acting and outstanding performance.
Actors needed to receive at least three of the five judges' votes to earn this award.
Recipients of this award were Evan Neilson (Forrest Gump), Lexi Colatorti (Jenny), Rhianna Christensen (Mrs. Gump), Alden Williams (Bubba), Sean Barry (Young Forrest), Naomi Latta (ensemble), and John Sheehan (musician).
Additional cast members include: Zach Barry (ensemble), Chloe Fox (ensemble), Andrew Leardi (Lieutenant Dan), Rachel Montesano (ensemble), Lukas Munoz (ensemble), and Victoria Zbizek (Young Jenny).
Samantha Martino and Cody Miller are the assistant student directors, and the technical crew includes: Jack Garity, Julian Hernandez, Julia Kleinfall, James Loska, Nathan O'Brien, Kayla Ramirez, Christina Schuster, Matthew Selig, Andrew Viveros, and Hailey Wronski.
Production staff includes director Mike Miserendino and assistant directors Dave Goldman and Linda Baker.