Mustangs theatre stealing the show in 2026 season
The Marble Falls High School theatre program just won its one act play area championship and is moving on to regionals for the ninth consecutive year. Courtesy photo
The Marble Falls High School theatre program just took first place in area competition for the 2026 one act play season, and is preparing for its coming appearance at regionals with its performance of “The Collective.”
The Mustangs competed at the 2026 UIL 4A Area 21-24 One Act Play tournament on Wednesday, April 7, earning first place. They next take the stage April 24-25 at regional competition. This will be the troupe’s ninth consecutive performance at regionals and tenth straight year making it into the playoffs.
“I think our contest results are consistent because we are consistent as a department,” MFHS Theatre Director Jon Clark told DailyTrib. “We’re also incredibly fortunate to have strong support from our school district and our community.”
Leading up to its area championship win on Tuesday, the Mustangs also took first in bi-district and district competition with their performance of “The Collective,” by Jean Betts.
At the area play, several members of the theatre company took home awards and honorable mentions:
-Addison Dehorty, honorable mention for All-Star Cast
-Elsa Vandiford, All-Star Cast
-Anthony Ruiz, All-Star Technician
-Nina Garcia, Honorable Mention All-Star Cast
-Cameron Newell, Best Performer
The program also went to the state finals in 2025, taking home silver for its performance of “Moby Dick–Rehearsed.”
“I think the biggest factor in our continued success is that we never stop improving the show,” Clark said. “After every contest, we work with clinicians, take their notes to heart, and implement what will make the production stronger. That’s an important lesson for our students, that even when you think you’re finished, there’s always room to grow.”
To support the Mustangs theatre company, donate at the program’s schoolfunder page online.
Correction: The original version of the article referred to a different one act play titled “The Collective” by Brent Holland. The MFHS theatre program is not performing that play, but rather “The Collective” by Jean Betts.