Lake Orion High School Thespian Troupe 2898 belongs to the International Thespian Society. Every year we induct new members based on their work in the theatre community at Lake Orion High School. As members of this international organization, we strive to exemplify and support the arts in our community. Our troupe has a state thespian officer who helps us achieve this goal, and two student state board members. That help us amplify our theater enviroment in our community and outside of it at events including Thespian Festival. 

For more information on the International Thespian Society visit here and for information on its affiliate in our state of Michigan, visit here.

We produce three main-stage productions every year: Our fall play, our spring musical and summer the student directed summer show. We also produce several smaller shows throughout the year including the dinner theatre show in January, and the student-written one-act in spring. In the winter we participate in Thespian Festival with multiple students participating in the ranking performances from Soloist singers and actors to complex crew design techie displays.


The thespian troupe meets every-other Wednesday after school in the auditorium or in room ​D-352 starting at 3:15 p.m. 

DIRECTOR

Meghan Dyer

Meghan Dyer is a long-time performer and lover of theatre; her history with the performing arts began with her stirring performance as Rapunzel in her first-grade musical and continued through high school at LOHS and college, where she participated in several plays and musicals. A 2020 graduate of Central Michigan University (Fire Up, Chips!), she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary English and History Education. In addition to being the Troupe 2898 director, Meghan also teaches English 9 and the theatre electives at Lake Orion High School. When she isn't squirreled away in room D-352 or the auditorium, Meghan likes to spend time with her guinea pigs, Peanut Butter and Pancake, read, write, and daydream.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

​Chris Omeara
Chris O'Meara has been actively working in theatre since 2008. He graduated from Oakland University in 2016 with a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology. Previous theatre experience includes working with Arizona Theatre Company, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Interlochen Arts Camp, Glimmerglass Festival, and Detroit Country Day School. He is passionate about creating great learning opportunities for students behind-the-scenes in theatre. Outside of work, Chris enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking, and exploring Michigan and beyond.

 

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TROUPE 2898 STUDENT OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Lucas Hyttenin

VICE PRESIDENT

Lexie Stroschein

SECRETARY

Maggie Bayley

TREASURER

Elizabeth Adkins

POINTSMASTER

Ava Bonacorsi