Mission Viejo High School had 37 theater arts students participate in the 2018 Fullerton College Theatre Competition, which was held on March 23 and 24. This competition is for high school theater students to unite with other students from across the state for 2 days of competition, inspiration, and instruction. This year, there were over 60 high schools who attended. The competition celebrates student achievement, introduces students to the Fullerton College Theatre Arts Department's programs, faculty, students, and staff.

MVHS placed in the following categories:

1st Place in "Classical Humorous Ensemble" - Kayla Morgan and Hope Spires

2nd Place in "Classical Humorous Monologue" - Ben Sellers

3rd Place in "Classical Humorous Monologue" - Ethan Cox

2nd Place in "Costume Designs" - Kayla Morgan

MVHS also had "Top 10" finalists in the following categories:

Theatregrames - Charlie Massey, Keegan Clifford, Devoree Shields, Matthew Helmuth and McKennzie Norris

Contemporary Dramatic Monologue - Jeffrey Baker

Musical Theatre - Ben Sellers, Charlie Massey, Carson Roman, Keegan Clifford, Jeffrey Baker, Devoree Shields, Sarah Smith, Kayla Morgan, Rachel Golkin, Maddy Watts, Anna DiCamillo, Seadona Taloma, and Emily Boyer