STO

State Thespian Officers

Take a moment to read over our platforms! If you would like to get involved with one of our projects, please click the STO's name and send us an email!

Elijah Castillo

ACMA - Junior
He/Him

I would like to make a series of interviews of BIPOC artists in the theatre industry, and at the end of the year at State, I would bring them all together as a panel. I think it would be very interesting to hear about the professional experience of people involved with theatre, how being a person of color has affected that experience, and having them answering questions anyone has for them.

Magbee Herold

Parkrose HS - Senior
She/Her

I want to make sure everyone has access to Oregon Thespians events. I would facilitate a live stream that shows any ceremonies or group events of Oregon Thespians gatherings. Students would have the ability to cheer on peers from home.

Serena Mason

Rex Putnam HS - Senior
She/Her

My platform is a social media campaign highlighting mental health. I will put out an educational slide post each month and host a mental health forum at State.

Hailey McCollum

Newberg HS - Senior
She/Her

My platform this year is all about body positivity! I plan to host talks once a month and post interviews on IG TV with other plus size/mid size Thespians, and make educational posts about what it's like and how to normalize and support each other surrounding this topic.

Sidney Palmer

Oregon City HS - Senior
She/Her

My platform is focused on helping rebuild theatre departments that have been badly affected by the pandemic. I will host president meetings once a month where troupes discuss their needs along with what each troupe is succeeding at. I will connect experienced troupes with troupes in need to help each other out.

Hannah Sasek

Canby HS - Junior
They/Them

I will more effectively provide opportunities for and include Thespians with disabilities in Oregon Thespians events, as well as productions at their schools. Examples: Disability awareness workshop at State, highlight stories of ableism in theatre spaces (platform for folx to share their experiences), and making theatre accessible physically.