IT H AS BEEN OV ER A Y E A R since theaters shut their
doors all over the world. Even New York City's Theater
District remains dark—so it should come as no surprise
that keeping the drama program alive at Palmer Trinity
School this year has been an exciting challenge.
In fall 2020, both the Upper School Troupe 5458 and
Junior Troupe 88939 were able to compete in a virtual
edition of the annual Florida State District Thespian
Competitions. Between the two troupes, a total of 40
students rehearsed 55 pieces online, from monologues,
solo musical pieces and scenes, to pantomimes and
small group pieces. In lieu of in-person competitions,
these pieces were then filmed and submitted to the
festival for judging. More than 60% of the pieces qualified
for state-level competitions and 95% scored in the top
The Show Must Go On:
PTS Theatre During COVID-19
By Michael Stoddard, PTS Theatre
palmertrinity.org
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