Marble Falls High School Theatre Troupe Wins Area Competition

The Mustangs are advancing to regionals for the ninth consecutive year.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:50pm

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The Marble Falls High School theatre program has won the 2026 UIL 4A Area 21-24 One Act Play tournament, earning first place. The Mustangs will now advance to the regional competition on April 24-25, marking their ninth consecutive appearance at regionals and tenth straight year making the playoffs.

Why it matters

The Marble Falls High School theatre program has established itself as a consistent powerhouse, with a track record of success at the regional and state levels. This latest win highlights the program's dedication to continuous improvement and the strong support it receives from the school district and local community.

The details

At the area competition, several members of the Mustangs theatre company were recognized with awards and honorable mentions, including Addison Dehorty, Elsa Vandifor, Anthony Ruiz, Nina Garcia, and Cameron Newell. The troupe is performing the one-act play 'The Collective,' which focuses on the nature of humanity and whether people are worthy of being considered an 'advanced and enlightened species.'

  • The Mustangs competed at the 2026 UIL 4A Area 21-24 One Act Play tournament on Wednesday, April 7.
  • The Mustangs will next take the stage at regional competition on April 24-25.

The players

Jon Clark

The Theatre Director at Marble Falls High School.

Brent Holland

The playwright who wrote the one-act play 'The Collective' that the Mustangs are performing.

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What they’re saying

“I think our contest results are consistent because we are consistent as a department. We're also incredibly fortunate to have strong support from our school district and our community.”

— Jon Clark, Theatre Director, Marble Falls High School

“I think the biggest factor in our continued success is that we never stop improving the show. 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.”

— Jon Clark, Theatre Director, Marble Falls High School

What’s next

The Mustangs will compete at the regional competition on April 24-25, where they hope to advance to the state finals.

The takeaway

The Marble Falls High School theatre program's consistent success at the regional and state levels is a testament to their dedication to continuous improvement and the strong support they receive from their school district and local community. This latest win at the area competition showcases the program's commitment to excellence and the talent of its student performers.