Jacksonville Film Festival-The Florida Times Union

JACKSONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL "THESPIANS"
By Matt Soergel
October 10,2010

"Thespians" is a flat-out triumph, a hugely enjoyable--and beautiful--documentary that follows four Florida high-school acting troupes to the state finals in Tampa, including two groups from Jacksonville. One is gutsy group of Stanton College Prep boys (self described nerds) who sing and dance, amusingly.

Acting Out-Folioweekly

ACTING OUT: WARREN SKEELS' "THESPIANS" IS AN ENJOYABLE TRIBUTE TO YOUNG ACTORS AND THEIR LOVE OF THE STAGE
By Dan Brown
October 12-18, 2010

Warren Skeels makes an impressive directorial debut, fulfilling his part in creating a highly enjoyable film while honoring his subjects. 

Skeels film is a success because the camera lens is merely a mirror; he simply illuminates a path for the audience he knows has enough discernment to remain anyomous  behind the lens, allowing the audience to enter this realm as an undisturbed observer to an interesting and ultimately endearing world.

Tallahassee Film Fest-Tallahassee Democrat

TALLAHASSEE FILM FEST
By Mark Hinson
April 9, 2010

A touching tribute to teacher give a damn and some very bright students who follow their own calling.

"...Thespians"--which had an enthusiastic audience at an advance screening outdoors on Alys Beach earlier in the week, thanks to FSU's Torchlight Program--

"Prepared to be moved."

Naples Film Fest Gala Draws Hundreds-The News Press

NAPLES FILM FEST GALA DRAWS HUNDREDS
By Amy Sowder
November 5,2010

The opening night gala and premiere of "Thespians" delivered the talent and glamour promised by the organizers of the second annual Naples International Film Festival.

This time, the focus was on spotlighting the arts, which are the first to suffer during the budget cuts, artistic director Shannon Franklin told the seated crowd.

That's what they loved about director Warren Skeels' "Thespians," which follows four high school troupes as they compete in the Florida State Thespian Festival, the largest high school drama competition in the nation.

"We believe the arts are so important, all forms," Franklin said. "This film speaks to that passion that starts when you're young."

Link to complete article on-line

http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010101105002 

Dreyfoos School of the Arts student featured in film 'Thespians’

http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/arts/dreyfoos-school-of-the-arts-student-featured-in-586361.html