2026 Theatre Championships Review

About this episode

This episode recaps the spring Theatre Championships in Missouri, highlighting key performances and outcomes.

This episode of the MSHSAA All-Access Podcast recaps the spring Theatre Championships with Dr. Jennifer Rukstad, Alex Huck and Andrew Kauffman, covering both the One-Act Play and Reader’s Theatre competitions in Missouri’s single theatre class. Platte County won the One-Act team championship, followed by Excelsior Springs, Raymore-Peculiar, and Republic, with Excelsior Springs highlighted for adjusting to an emergency schedule change and still earning second. In Reader’s Theater, Willard took the team title over Raymore-Peculiar, Kirksville, and Carthage; Andrew notes Willard’s historic success, including its 15th overall theatre championship and recent dominance, despite missing the One-Act finals via a semifinal tiebreaker. The hosts also thank Ozark, Republic, and Strafford for hosting and preview a future speech and debate recap.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alex Huck, Andrew Kauffman

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Rukstad

Topics covered

• Theatre Championships
• One-Act Play
• Reader’s Theatre
• Missouri
• High School Activities
• Competition Recap

Keywords

• Theatre Championships
• One-Act Play
• Reader’s Theatre
• Missouri
• high school theatre
• competition results

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Platte County, Excelsior Springs, Raymore-Peculiar, Republic, Willard, Kirksville, Carthage, Ozark, Strafford

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