Drama: Loudoun County Students Named Outstanding Actors at VHSL State Theatre Festival

(Dec. 17, 2009) - Loudoun County High School seniors Lauren Talbot and Jefferson Harris were named Outstanding Actors at the Virginia High School League (VHSL) State Theatre Festival on Dec. 8 in Charlottesville.

Talbot and Harris were honored for their roles as “Miss Mellencamp” and “Elliot,” respectively, in the LCHS Drama Department's production of “COMPETITION PIECE.” Only eight awards are given in Group AA and Loudoun County was the only high school to place two performers in the elite group.

The play, which placed first in Dulles District and Region II competitions, came in third overall at the state level. This was the Loudoun County Drama Department's fourth trip to state competition in five years and their second third place finish during that span.