WCHS Drama Dept. Offers One-Act Plays For Valentine's
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David Slone-dslone@timesuniononline.com
Instead of taking your Valentine to dinner and a movie Friday, take him or her to some theater instead. The Warsaw Community High School Drama Department will present its annual “An Evening of One Act Plays” Friday at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5. Approximately 80 students auditioned for the roles in the six One Acts that will be presented. The play “Imperfect Proposal” is about two young people spending an afternoon together. One of these lovers is trying to propose, but fate has other plans, according to information provided. “Imperfect Proposal” by Lisa Parry includes Matt Grothouse as William; Alexis Manwaring as Ella; Cole Hoskins as Ben; Audrey Rich as Kate; Brett Fancil as Andrew; Brooke Neubaum as socialite; Casey Helser as attractive girl; Rachael Kuhn as dog walker; Lacey Lisenbee as protest leader; Haleigh Randall as protester 1; Karissa Meyers as protester 2; Abigail Smith as protester 3; Kodi Holle as football player 1; John Petrassi as football player 2; Gus Gigous as football player 3; and Lilli Hertel as an extra. Directors are Mercy Coffman and Nikos Schlitt. “The Script” follows a group of actors doing a play. Suddenly, their script changes, which causes them to question the universe. The cast of “The Script” by Kameron Klitgaard includes Wyatt Slone as Ammon; Malorie Rheinhardt as Brittany; Christine Trier as Destiny; Amanda Pilz as director; Maggie Holderman as supervisor; and Emma Lemon as actress. The play is directed by Christine Trier. “If Girls Asked Boys on Dates” asks the question, “What would the dating scene be like if typical gender roles were reversed?” The show explores the answer in a comedic way. Performing in “If Girls Asked Boys On Dates” by Anne Coulter Martens are Cole Baker as George; Gabi Bradley as Nancy; Jason Sager as Harry; Katie Yocum as Kay; and Alexis Hepler as Mrs. Smith. Directors are Emma Bonifield and Lucas Thomas. “13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview” covers a university trying to fill an empty slot by interviewing waitlisted college applicants each with a special quirk. By Ian McWethy, “13 Ways to Screw Up Your College interview” includes WCHS students Landen DeGraff as interviewer 1; Marina Schue as interviewer 2; Sara Hohman as Harriet; Kaitlain Morgan as Kimberly; Briley Gargis as producer; Bailey Berelsman as Brett; Madison Hart as Lily; Gianna Burkholder as Kelly; Lydia DeBoest as Jaime; Annie Wray as Elizabeth; Aaron Wainscott as Ben; Maegan McFarland as Jocelyn; and Maryann Marandet as Emily. Directors are Kirstin Davis and Ashlee Fosnaugh. “Fine Dining” follows a group of colorful individuals eating at a few nice restaurants. The atmosphere, the menu and the company make for an entertaining mealtime. The acting ensemble in “Fine Dining” by Burton Baumgartner includes Cailin Clay as Sally; Neil Lothamer as Tom; Nick DiVaccaro as Frank; Morgan Hygema as Robin; Morgan Ashtari as Julie; Jared Wood as Pete; Will Denzer as Rick; Korah Gillard as Cindy; Bryce Mustain as Jack; Bailey Harmon as Autumn; Stone Rager as Ron; Analiese Helms as Stella; Margaret Prather as Rebecca; Daniel Hench as John Jacob; Greer Smith as waitress; and Kendall Cox, Morgan Kohler, Megan Lowman, Greer Smith and Lindsey Wolfe as diners. Directors are Jordan Fredericks and Tara Rusinack. According to information provided, “Courting 101” is set up much like an interactive lecture … on dating. It humorously explores what to do, what not to do and behavior patterns of typical ladies and gentleman of dating age. Taking the stage for “Courting 101” by Yuri Baranowsky are Liz Brown and Michael Blair as professors; Alexi Demopoulos as Mark; Julia Smith as Melody; Justin Wottring as Patrick; Emma Tomasik as Samantha; Beth Koontz as waitress; Sam Daggett as The Jerk; and Kayley Campbell and Summer Perry as audience members. Directors are Makinzie Hoagland and Margot Rheinhardt. Sponsor for “An Evening Of One Act Plays” is WCHS drama teacher Dana McAfee.
