Spring plays come to the stage
By Erika Massek
January 14, 2007
On Feb. 18, students will perform two plays called "If the Shoe Fits" and "The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring." Mary Larson, English teacher and play director, commented that the plays are both "humorous, with physical humor." Larson also stated the setting is very unique.
"Both of the plays have a royal medieval royalty theme setting, like a castle, but they are also contemporary. It's a mixture of past meets the present, so it's kind of interesting," she said.
Tickets will be available at the door prior to the Sunday performance, which begins at 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.
Jill Lira, senior actress, commented that she went out for the play because she really likes the play environment.
"I decided to go out for the play because I love being on stage, and I really enjoy the play atmosphere with Mrs. Larson," she said.
Larson explained that there isn't just one person who stands out in the plays.
"As for both plays, the character who stands out the most isn't just one person; it is a group of people who move on and off stages, who are powerful little entourages. The characterizations are very company-oriented. It is a company of actors, where they are all interlocked, rather than one person being the main lead," she said.
Laci Reamer, senior cast member, stated that it is an honor to earn a main role.
"It feels like such a great privilege because knowing that the directors have so much confidence in me to have that role and knowing that I am able to make it all happen, makes me feel that much better and more confident in my acting abilities," she said.
Larson commented that the plays have many similarities and differences.
"The plays are both one act, and comedies, and farce comedies. They are different because one is more outlandish than the other one. They are both crazy, but 'The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring' is zanier," she said.
Eddie Avila, junior cast member, explained that Denzel Washington inspired him to be an actor.
"I think Denzel Washington inspired me a little. In his movie, 'The Hurricane,' he does a really great job in making me think about my life. He just has that effect. Looking at his problems then looking at mine, I had some of the same, not to his extent, but he really did a great job," he said.
Lira commented that her mother inspired her to act.
"I would have to say a number of people inspire me, but highest on the list is my mother because she always told me she didn't know how I got on stage and performed. I love seeing her when I perform; she looks so proud," she said.
Larson stated that it is difficult to decide which play to perform each year.
"To decide the play each year, I have a meeting to see how many people want to be involved in the play and try to cast everyone if I can. That has a lot to do with it. I like to do a comedy because it is more pleasing to the audience. Most of the dramatic plays have less cast members, and I don't like to cast only like 10 people. The classical plays require the same thing, so I don't get to do many classic plays because that would make the theater more competitive and I don't want it to be like that," she said.
Reamer commented that her dad inspired her to get involved with the plays.
"He always believes in me and I feel like I make him proud by doing something that he wishes he had done in high school," she said.
Larson explained that the biggest challenge of the play is to find time.
"The biggest challenge of the play will be time and having everyone at rehearsals, and it's harder to have a large cast and have a good show because of the amount of time they can spend rehearsing. That's the biggest challenge.
"To be in the play, you have to be willing to put your time into the play after you put your time into everything else. You have to be dedicated to make a good show. You also have to be able to memorize and be able to get along with other actors," she said.
"If the Shoe Fits"
Nicholas Brian Hill
King Rupert Marshall Wetta
Queen Celeste Jayme Lindstrom
Prince Owen Jordan Lambert
Fake Prince Brian Lampe
Valda Jill Lira
Varina Laci Reamer
Miss Shiffermaker Michelle Taylor
Fairy Godmother Emy Ladner
Cinderella Rachel Cross
Stepmom Kaitlin Metzler
Della Bailey Altman
Stella Jestina Matulka
Testers Peter Ruby
Cory Chockley
Jerod Barker
Town Crier Cameron Lambert
The Python Gang-
Python Eddie Avila
Weasel Derek Holmer
Grunge Matt McClain
Squrnt Wes Burdiek
Munch Derek Bledsoe
Scrap Michael Hamilton
The Royal Fan Club-
Irene Carrington Parker
Crystal Brooke Brennan
Bridget Shelby Brokaw
Mullicent Jestina Matulka
Zelda Laci Reamer
Agnes Myranda Hanson
"The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring"
Queen Jill Lira
William Eddie Avila
Wiley Jones Brian Hill
Ms. Scarlet Laci Reamer
Agent 98 Jayme Lindstrom
Gypsy Rose Emy Ladner
Julia Bailey Altman
Maggie Kaitlin Metzler
Oliver Brian Lampe
Maximum Smarts Marshall Wetta
Kat Michelle Taylor
BBQ Bob Jordan Lambert
Nancy Myranda Hanson
James Michael Hamilton
Inspector Change Derek Holmer
Peter Ruby
Henrietta Shelby Brokaw
Lee Cameron Lambert
Professor Rachel Cross
Spooky Graveyard Punks:
Derek Bledsoe Brooke Brennan
Wes Burdiek Jerod Barker
Matt McClain Jestina Matulka
Carrington Parker Cory Chockley
Spring plays come to the stage
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