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Dayton Names June 17 'Edina High School Theater Day'

The thespians are once again honored by the governor for their achievements.

Another week, another prestigious honor for the  Thespains

Shortly after to the thespians for  at the 2011 International Thespian Festival, Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed June 17,2011 as "Edina High School Theater Day."

"The citizens of Minnesota join in congratulating these dedicated high school students and staff in achieving the honor of being the first Minnesota school to perform on the International Thespian Society Festival's main stage," Dayton wrote.

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The Edina Thespians are indeed the first Minnesota high school group in more than 50 years to be invited to bring a show to the main stage of the festival. Out of some 125 adjudicated shows, Edina's rendition of Anything Goes is one of only eight that will be performed at the festival.

They will be holding a benefit production of Anything Goes on Friday, June 17, to help raise money for their trip to Lincoln, NB for the festival. No tickets will be sold for the 7:30 p.m. show, but donations will be accepted at the door.

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