On February 17-18, Ford Theatre Students competed in the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association One-Act State Festival at Central Michigan University. 

Ford's show Priscilla Dreams the Answer placed 3rd in the state for Studio Productions. Ford also earned the "Innovation in Theatre Award" recognizing the performing company that demonstrated the most creativity and the most innovative theatre techniques. 

Ford also won the “Fitz Class Act” award. Named for long-time MIFA executive director Jon Fitzgerald, the trophy is awarded by a panel of secret adjudicators who determine which school demonstrates the most kindness, helpfulness, and inclusiveness over the course of the weekend as it pertains to their interactions with all of the weekend’s participants.

Priscilla Dreams the Answer by Walt McGough is a modernist fantasy dream play encompassing expressionism and surrealistic movements in theatre. The show was chosen by junior Bria Loveday and the Theatre II/III students and student-directed by Bria Loveday with polishing done by seniors Mikayla Mazza and Michael Olevenick The logo was designed by senior Leilani Lanz.

This is Ford’s best performance at MIFA One-Act State Finals to date and represents an historic victory for Ford Theatre.

The following students were individually recognized for these specific contributions:

• Miriam Trevino: Superior for her portrayal of Priscilla
• Adrian Gjerkaj: Superior his portrayal of Harry
• Alban Gjerkaj, Aidan Carolin, and Ryan Snider: Superior for Set Construction
• Jade Griffin: Sound Design and Execution
• Rylee Hesske: Superior for her Paper Flowers
• Bria Loveday and the Entire Ensemble: for their Properties
• Bria Loveday: Excellent for her choice of script
• Julian Warmack, Katie Nowak, Elizabeth Richard, and Hailee Garrick: Excellent for their performance as the ensemble of Narrators.
• Hailee Gerrick: Excellent for her facial expressions
• Trinity Miller and Dane Hoppe: Excellent for their Alien Antics
• Excellent Rating for Having the Most Bubble Wrap on Stage Ever

Show Synopsis:

Priscilla was feeling down, until the aliens showed up. Now she's the most important person in the universe, and the fates of two planets rest on her. It hasn't made her feel much better, but at least it's something to do. A game-show savant, a dash of math, and a metric ton of bubble-wrap all come together in a dreamy, funny, melancholy look at the questions we ask, and the answers we need.