"Act well your part, therein lies the honor." -- Alexander Pope
HONORS & AWARDS
The Troubadour Drama Club take part in a variety of performance competitions throughout the year. Below are some of the details of the recognitions that we are quite proud of.
2015-16
Ohio Educational Theatre Association
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Christopher Woods selected as 2016-17 State Thespian Officer
2014-15
Ohio Educational Theatre Association
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Fools selected as a Featured Full Length Production at 2015 State Conference
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Luke Lauterjung cast in 2015 All-Ohio Production, Spring Awakening.
2013-14
Ohio Educational Theatre Association
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Amanda and MacKenzie Deighen win double superiors for Duet Musical Theatre Dance. Selected for "Critic's Choice" showcase.
2011-12
Ohio Educational Theatre Association
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The Hoban Troubadours are recognized as "Bronze Honor Troupe" 2012.
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David Scarpitti and Joe Yost won a superior in their duet acting performance. Maddy Goosmann received an excellent in musical theater and Amanda Deighen won an excellent in musical dance categories, 2012.
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Matt Kannel selected as 2012-13 State Thespian Officer.
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David Scarpitti, Laura Eastbourn, and Kolin Morgenstern cast in 2012 All-Ohio Production, The Laramie Project.
ESU National Shakespeare Competition
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Joe Yost won Honorable Mention at the Shakespeare competition in Cleveland Feb. 25, 2012. Of the 30 contestants, Yost was among six who qualified for the finals.
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At the school level, Joe Yost was chosen as Hoban's first place representative and Sophia Zaynor served as alternate, 2012.
Ohio Magazine
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Troupe Directors Russell Kwitkowski and Mary Lou Swinerton receive Ohio Magazine's Excellence in Education Recognition for their involvement with this season's Dead Man Walking Project.
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2010-11
Ohio Educational Theatre Association
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The Hoban Troubadours are recognized as "Gold Honor Troupe" 2011.
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Jacob Styskal selected for "Critic's Choice" in the IE Short Film Category, 2011.
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Brock Barber selected as 2011-12 State Thespian Officer.
ESU National Shakespeare Competition
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Michael Younes selected as Northeast Ohio's"Critic's Choice", 2011.
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At the school level, Michael Younes was chosen as Hoban's first place representative and Alan Jankowski served as alternate, 2011.
Cleveland Theatre Conference
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David Scarpitti and Joe Yost awarded "Best Performance" trophy for Almost, Maine, 2011
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Maggie Brown awarded "Extraordinary Stage Presence" for Almost, Maine, 2011
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Sophia Zaynor awarded silver medal for Almost, Maine, 2011
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Stephen English and Matt Rossi awarded bronze medals for Almost, Maine, 2011
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In 2011, Hoban was the only troupe where all of its members took home an award.
2009-10
Ohio Educational Theatre Association
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Blake Gross selected as sound designer/technician as part of the 2010 All-Ohio Production, Indian Blood.
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Michael Younes selected as 2010-11 State Student Officer
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Oliver Twist selected as a Featured Full Length Production at 2010 State Conference
2008-09
Ohio Educational Theatre Association
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Dinner with the MacGuffins selected as a Featured 45-Minute Production at 2009 State Conference
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Ethan Stallman's script, The Comedy of Eris, selected as a featured playwrite at 2009 State Conference
Cleveland Theatre Conference
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Shamara Costa awarded gold medal for It's All in the Toner, 2009
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Nick Kannel and Emily Bulgrin awarded bronze medals for It's All in the Toner, 2009
2009-10
Ohio Educational Theatre Association
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Katie Jenks awarded 2nd place, monologue competition, 2008 State Conference; She proceeded to compete on the National level in Lincoln, NE.
2001-02
Educational Theatre Association
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The Educational Theatre Association grants Archbishop Hoban High School Thespian Troupe #6411 Charter, under the Troupe Director Jason Anderson.