State Thespian Officers

A Georgia State Thespian Officer (STO) is an elected freshman, sophomore, or junior thespian to serve as a student leader for the Georgia Thespians Chapter Board. Throughout the year the STO board, containing exemplary student leaders from across the state, have a variety of responsibilities focused on advocacy for the Arts and Georgia Thespians, fundraising for Georgia Thespian Conference Grants and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, engagement with current Thespians, and planning/executing/leading events for the Georgia Thespian Conference each year. In Georgia, we believe our students have a powerful voice and amazing student leadership abilities that we know are necessary for the success of our organization. We are looking forward to working with YOU!

How do I become an STO?

If you are interested in becoming a STO, please read all the information on our website for STOs and read the Georgia State Thespian Officer and Election Information Guide located on the website. Reading these materials will provide a better understanding of the process to become a STO. If you have any questions please email Shelby.English@gathespians.org.

Your 2023 – 2024 STO are:

Brandon Worth

Brandon Worth is a senior at Evans High School, Troupe 3786. He is currently the Thespian Coordinator/New Member Chair of his troupe and is so excited to serve as the Conference Grants Liaison on the State Thespian Officer Board. Brandon loves to dance, choreograph, and mentor students. He is an avid participant in community theater, with the Augusta Players, and loves to help them fundraise for their annual scholarships. He is so excited to meet fellow Thespians across the state and make this year one of the best ones yet!

Bryson Carter

Bryson Carter is currently a junior at Northside High School in Warner Robins where he serves as President of Troupe 2892. He is so appreciative to be this year’s JSTO Liaison and to not only attend Junior ThesCon, but also to plan an enjoyable and exciting ThesCon 2024! When he is not active in theatre, Bryson enjoys reading a good book, hanging out with his friends and family, or finding something new to bake. He is incredibly grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to see what the year holds!

Charles McPherson

Charles McPherson is a junior at Brookstone School, Troupe 2936. He is the Vice President of his troupe and is very excited to be the Outreach Liaison on the STO Board.. Last year he was a voting member on the board of directors for the Springer Opera acting as the student representative. He also spends his summer as a student and intern at the Springer Theatre Academy. He loves singing in his choir, Voices of the Valley, as well as playing guitar, piano, bass, and swimming the breaststroke. He is very ready to help every single thespian to have a great year of theatre.


Denzel Howard

Denzel Howard is a junior at Davidson Fine Arts and a proud member of Troupe 3782. He is very excited to be this year’s Social Media Coordinator for GA Thespians. When he’s not busy with his thespian responsibilities, Denzel is all about spreading joy. He’s not only the president of his school’s improv troupe and comedy club, but he’s also the spirited leader as the school spirit chair in Davidson’s executive council. Denzel’s passion for film shines brightly as well. Whether it’s crafting witty commercials, engaging short films, or even taking charge as a director, he’s all in. What truly makes Denzel stand out is his genuine desire to help every single thespian thrive and have an incredible year in theater.


Isabella de la Sierra

Isabella de la Sierra is a senior at the Academy for Classical Education and is President of ACE’s Troupe 8502. She is super excited to serve as one of your STO Co-Chairs this year! When she’s not living at the theatre, you can find her managing the ACE Varsity Soccer Teams, or being an active member of her schools Pep Club, Senior Executive Committee, Ultimate Frisbee Team, Associated Student Body, as well as the Latin Club! Often you can find her reading a book or hanging out with friends. She’s thrilled to be an STO so that she can make an active difference and strengthen the community bonds between troupes in the state of Georgia.


Jayden Conger

Jayden Conger is a senior at Warner Robins High School, Troupe 1802. He serves as the jack of all trades for his troupe, always there to help out with anything and everything and is very honored to currently serve as one of the Co-Chairs on the State Thespian Officer Board. When Jayden isn’t rehearsing, he dedicates his time to immersing himself in the film world, constantly putting himself in the shoes of the characters he sees on screen. Jayden is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to foster a community for current and future thespians. He is absolutely thrilled to make this year an unforgettable one!


Shelby Kemp

Shelby Kemp is currently a senior at Duluth High School, Troupe 5160. She serves as one of her troupe’s community chairs and is thrilled to be this year’s STO Secretary! Shelby loves all things theatre. She is super involved with her troupe and enjoys singing and performing beyond all measures. When she is not in rehearsal, you can find her working at her local Chick-fil-a. It is her pleasure to help orchestrate a fantastic ThesCon that all thespians will enjoy.


Simon Carnathan

Simon Carnathan is a senior thespian at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, Troupe 9048. He serves as this year’s Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids spokesperson and is brimming with passion for the cause. When Simon is not on the stage (though he fills his time with as many productions as possible), he spends his time writing and reading. Simon’s laptop has become its own library of his personal stories, some he’d like to publish one day. You’ll find him ready and willing to help at this year’s ThesCon and ecstatic to share his passions with other young artists!