Arkansas
Thespians
2022/2023 Arkansas State Thespian Officers
Peyton Locke Lyons, International Thespian Officer
Fayetteville High School, Troupe 717
Favorite Musical: Rent
Dream Role in a Play: Caroline in I and You
What are your hobbies outside of theatre?: Listening to music, singing, skiing, and reading
What is one piece of advice you would give to students attending AR State Festival?: AR Thespian Festival is an amazing opportunity to celebrate art and explore yourself as artist. Allow yourself to fully immerse in the experience and take advantage of every moment!
Autumn New
Trumann High School, Troupe 7813
Favorite Musical: Chicago, Les Miserables, Cats!
Dream Role in a Play: Baker's Wife in Into The Woods
What are your hobbies outside of theatre?: Working on machinery, running, reading, painting, cheer, FFA, and student government
What is one piece of advice you would give to students attending AR State Festival?: Have fun, but don’t forget to be respectful to your fellow thespians and directors. Theatre is a safe space for all, so let’s keep it that way!
Sierra Trogdon
Mountain Home High School, Troupe 6560
Favorite Musical: Ride the Cyclone
Dream role in a Play: Fanny from Funny Girl
What are your hobbies outside of theatre?: I am very passionate about fashion design, art, and music. I love going on long road trips with my friends to visit natural wonders!
What is one piece of advice you would give to students attending AR State Thespian Festival?: This is an amazing opportunity to meet new people. Don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation with anyone and everyone!
Ian Sonnabend
Bentonville High School, Troupe 3430
Favorite musical: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee & Falsettos
Dream role in a Play: Nigel Bottom from Something Rotten
What are your hobbies outside of theatre?: I am a freelance graphic & motion designer. I work primarily with politicians across the state!
What is one piece of advice you would give to students attending AR State Thespian Festival?: Get to know other Arkansas Thespians! Not all workshops are going to interest you, but all workshops will be an opportunity to meet Thespians from opposite sides of the state. No matter who you're talking to, everyone will have their own story and relationship with theatre. We have a wonderful community, try and leverage it!
Isabelle Vann
Southside High School, Troupe 2620
Favorite Musical: Bring It On: The Musical
Dream role in a Play: Izzy from Rabbit Hole
What are your hobbies outside of theatre?: Dance, golf, and Delta Beta Sigma
What is one piece of advice you would give to students attending AR State Thespian Festival?: Just be your amazing self, and don’t be afraid to try new thing and meet new people!!!