The 2007 Festival marked a dramatic increase in the number of theatres interested in participating in the Theatre for Youth Festival. Theatres participating this year included WINGS, Oak Grove High School, Biloxi High School, Clinton High School, Gulfport Little Theatre, and St. Martin High School. We continue to see quality productions presented at the festival and are proud of the fact that not only do high schools participate in this festival but also community theatres. Theatres that have an educational and youth program should consider participating in the 2008 Festival. It is a great opportunity to showcase your youth program and participate in the MTA festivities.

As an outreach component, children from surrounding schools attended the productions free of charge. In an effort to reward students for their hard work and dedication to theatre - the Theatre for Youth Festival presented awards to participants.

Best Production

Pirate Island, Oak Grove High School

Runner-Up Best Production

Servant of Two Masters, WINGS Performing Arts

Best Actress

Jennifer Quint, WINGS

Best Actor

Bryce Russell, Gulfport Little Theatre

All Star Cast Members

Raven Floyd, WINGS

Kelsey Worch, WINGS

Esther Smith, Oak Grove High School

Chase Anderson, Oak Grove High School

Christine Lopez, Biloxi High School

Chrissy Chambers, Clinton High School

Meghan Moger, Gulfport Little Theatre

Chris Rehmann, Gulfport Little Theatre

Brittany Brown, St. Martin High School

Meagan Spiers, St. Martin High School