June 16, 2026
Liya Edwards, a Grade 11 student at Assumption College School (ACS), has earned national recognition through the Theatrical Arts Education Association’s (TAEA) STAR Fest.
Liya was named a national award recipient in the Outstanding Student Written Short Plays in Canada category for her original script, The Job, submitted through the TAEA STAR Short Play Program.
TAEA is Canada’s national arts service organization dedicated to advancing theatre education and connecting students with professional artists. The organization established STAR Fest to celebrate excellence in student performance and playwriting. The festival features work across a range of disciplines, including monologues, scenes, musical theatre, and original scripts, while offering opportunities for mentorship and collaboration with theatre professionals.
