About Free State

​Theatre

Lawrence Free State High School

4700 Overland Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-6050
Head Theatre Director
Brian Percival
brian.percival@usd497.org 

Past productions

Honors and Awards

​2021
International Thespian Festival Superior Ratings for Thespy's/Individual Events
Caroline Börk-Short Film
2020
Kansas Thespian Festival Superior Ratings for Thespy's/Individual Events
Caroline Börk-Short Film
Jenna Gaston-Solo Musical (perfect score)
Mary Green-Solo Musical
Amelia Osborn-Stage Management
Julia Ruddy-Solo Musical
​International Thespian Festival Superior Ratings for Thespy's/Individual Events
Amelia Osborn-Stage Management
Starlight Blue Star Nominations 
A Chorus Line: High School Edition
Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role: Emily Bial as Val
Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role: Gabriela Carttar as Diana
​2019
Kansas State High School Activities Association
Performing Arts School of Excellence 
Kansas Thespian Festival
​Wait Until Dark

Our Team

Brian Percival​
Head of Theatre Department 

Director, teacher, dog owner, lover of Star Wars, Marvel, Game of Thrones, The Office, and Breaking Bad, avid Diet Coke drinker.

Bryce Jones

Technical Director, Scenic/Lighting/Sound Mentor

Teacher, literature enthusiast, dog-owner, and theatre devotee who enjoys sitting outdoors with his morning coffee. 

Emily Giles
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Costume and Hair/Makeup Mentor

Henry Elliot 

Assistant Technical Director 

Elwood P. Doug, R.P. McMurhpy, and Tom Wingfield are my heroes.

Josh East
Co-Musical Vocal Director ​

Choral director, nature lover, triathlete, and farmer. Loves iced coffee and the Kansas prairie. 

Olivia Henning 
Co-Musical Vocal Director 

Love music, teaching, reading, hiking, learning new things, and Dr. Pepper. 

Kristi Haas

Musical Choreographer

Kaylee Mitchell

Sound Mentor