School Plays

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. It’s time to get your students ready to sync up their Shakespeare and turn up their technique! Shakespeare on a Shoestring – Cymbeline! by Michael Calderone has all of Shakespeare’s most famous plot devices? It has… Faked Death! Mistaken Identity! Parental Marital Veto! But wait, there’s more! A great opportunity for student performers to tackle the play in the Shoestring style, which emphasizes ensemble, the physical space (with all scenery created by living tableaux) and audience interaction. Why did we publish this play? Shakespeare on a Shoestring is such a fabulous concept – living tableaux, ensemble driven, and audience participation. This is exactly the type of work students should get involved with. I also love that we can feature the process with a play we don’t normally see on the high school stage – Cymbeline! Cymbeline has a lot of twists and turns and every time I went “wait, what?” Michael was right there with a recap in the script. This is a great script and a great theatrical opportunity for your students! Let’s hear from the author! 1. Why did you write this play? I have been writing Shoestring versions of stories for years; first for a Rutgers University Shoestring Players’ production and for various educational programs. I was teaching a Shoestring workshop in Nassau, Bahamas with the company Shakespeare in Paradise showing them how Midsummer could be staged without any scenery aside from the actors in living tableaux. A few years later I wrote Shakespeare on a Shoestring: Midsummer! and it was a hit at Hopkins School where I now teach. From there, my Ensemble Theater Class began staging Shakespeare on a Shoestring each year. Cymbeline was our second venture and when the opportunity came for us to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017, the cast decided to do Cymbeline. It was a great choice since so many companies do Midsummer each year, but very few do Cymbeline. The main reason why I chose to adapt Cymbeline in the first place was due to the many scenic images that could be created by the cast: a ship to Italy; a four-poster bed; a cave in the wilds; and Jupiter’s Golden Eagle. It lent itself very well to the Shoestring style. 2. Describe the theme in one or two sentences. Is it possible for Shakespeare to include twelve popular Elizabethan tropes in one play? Faked death? Fidelity Test? Cross-dressing? Yes! Have your cast explore this little known play and discover how he did it. 3. What’s the most important visual for you in this play? The most important visual aspect of this production is how creative you as a director can get with avoiding any actual scenery and employing every member of your company in creating the scenic elements. Have them create everything that is needed through living tableaux and the tools available to actors: their bodies, their faces and their voices! 4. If you could give one piece of advice for those producing the play, what would it be? Tempo; always be mindful of your tempo. The percussionist, or on-stage “Foley Artist” keeps the show moving along while supplying incidental sound punctuation. The action is fast until it get’s complicated. At those times Shakespeare puts little re-caps in throughout the original play and I preserved them in out-of-character commentary. Leave room for the audience to get what you’re doing with the living scenery but not enough time for them to question it! 5. Why is this play great for student performers? Full cast involvement. Everyone is engaged throughout the production. Each cast member is part of the whole playing a tree in the forest in one scene and a prince in another. It is the true ensemble experience.

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Get ready for an Elizabethan England like you’ve never seen before. With hilarious characters and fun costumes, it’s time to Huzzah and Par-tay with The Pauper Princess by Holly Beardsley. It’s a classic story. Two identical-looking people from completely different backgrounds switch places. Rich swaps with poor. Poor swaps with rich. Add a twist of Elizabethan England and you’ve got The Pauper Princess – a retelling of Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper. Before Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne, she was just Princess Elizabeth, fending off suitors too old and too fat. Theresa wears rags and scrounges for food. She’s so desperate she pretends to be a boy so she can be in a play. When Princess and Pauper come face-to-face, when one becomes the other, when King Henry VIII dies and everyone is vying for the Great Seal of England (and we don’t mean the sea animal) who knows what will happen? Maybe Shakespeare has a clue… Why did we publish this play? I loved this play from the first moment I read it. The plot is fun, the characters are hilarious and it riffs on a classic story. • We’ve got a twisted take on the Mark Twain story *The Prince and the Pauper *– two girls instead of two guys. • We’ve got Queen Elizabeth the First way before she ascends to the crown – a teenage girl trying to fend off old and fat suitors. • We’ve got massive amounts of great characters – the original production had 50 middle schoolers in it. And it may be set in Shakespeare’s England but the script is flexible and fun. Converse sneakers are not out of place. Put it all together and The Pauper Princess is full of fun characters, fun costume opportunities, and a fun story. It’s time to Huzzah! And Par-tay! Let’s hear from the author! 1. Why did you write this play? I was reading Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper, and I suddenly realized that the two sentence blip of description of the Prince’s sister was describing Princess Elizabeth – the future Queen Elizabeth I, the practical patron saint of theatre. I knew then, the story was about her. I changed prince to princess and the rest is history (Sometimes literally. Yay, history nerds!) Plus, more parts for girls, of course. Always. 2. Describe the theme in one or two sentences. The Pauper Princess is about adolescence, and that glimpse of potential in the awkward mess of being a teenager. Because even Queen Elizabeth was once just a teenage girl. 3. What’s the most important visual for you in this play? A beautiful corseted gown, with a pair of converse sneakers peaking out underneath. While the length a director might go for anachronistic humor can vary, that attitude should be apart of everything, from blocking, to set, to the costumes themselves. 4. If you could give one piece of advice for those producing the play, what would it be? Try not to be overwhelmed by the size of the cast, or its crowd scenes. While The Pauper Princess was written for a very large cast it can always be reduced by giving multiple parts to less kids. 5. Why is this play great for student performers? This play is great for students to perform because while it is a coming of age story (at a time when students are literally coming of age) it’s also funny. Nothing cements a memory like laughter. Nothing feels better as a young actor than moving an audience to laugh out loud. They’ll be hooked. Theatre nerd for life. Just like Queen Elizabeth herself (or so I’ve read. Did I mention I was a history nerd?)

Cheers to the classics! In the brilliant full-length adaptation, The Canterbury Tales by Lindsay Price, Chaucer’s classic collection of tales come to life. A group of travelers set out for Canterbury on a pilgrimage. To pass the time they entertain each other with a storytelling contest. Best story wins a prize. Each and every performer gets a chance to shine in this spirited, charming script. With a script that uses modern English text, this play offers great characters, lots of humour, and strong ensemble work. Under the guidance and direction of Drama Teacher (and Theatrefolk playwright!), Michael Calderone, the talented student group at Hopkins School in New Haven, Connecticut successfully brought this cross-curricular classical adaptation to life. From directors to cast members to the stage manager, there was a definite cohesive community feel to this production. “Lindsay Price’s The _Canterbury Tales_ was just the right script for our winter slot, traditionally our one-act production. The one-acts allows for us to rehearse small, complete scenes independently of each other and then bring them together for the production weekend. The difficulty was finding a script, author or theme that could tie the desperate acts together and not have the appearance of completely random scenes. The Chair of our English Department suggested we look at Canterbury Tales which would tie in nicely with the 10th grade English curriculum. After searching the internet for various versions I came across Lindsay’s which, luckily for us, was neither too simple or sophomoric, nor was it too lofty as the Royal Shakespeare version. It was the perfect length, struck the right tone, and satisfied everything needed for our one-acts slot. I was able to cast the individual stories considering everyone’s schedules and abilities, from those who hadn’t had stage time in the past to those who had a few shows under their belts. Lindsay reduced the number of “pilgrims” from the original Chaucer into a manageable ensemble who be came both storytellers and a neat tie-in to the production as a whole. These roles in my production went to our stalwart drama kids who had the time and the experience to carry the important role of holding the show together. The biggest question from the English Department was if the Miller’s Tale was included in the play; and to their joy and fear I told them that it was. But, don’t fear, Lindsay’s version is tame enough for the youngest of audience members yet suggestive enough to give those in the know a good laugh. Long story, short: Lindsay’s script ticked off many boxes for our school production. The English Department felt validated, the audience enjoyed themselves and, most importantly, the students had a great time!”

The thumping of a heartbeat. The creek of a door. The howl of a bitter wind. The gong of a clock tower. The clang of alarm bells. The sound of beating wings getting closer and closer… Shuddersome: Tales of Poe, adapted by Lindsay Price, is a vivid and theatrical adaptation of some of Poe’s best known works. How do you take a vision and execute on that vision? Medomak Valley HS in Waldoboro, Maine produced Shuddersome: Tales of Poe, and the student direction of Antyna Gould and Juno Buendia. As is evident in the production photos, their vision of the Shudders included intricate and detailed makeup. We asked Antyna about their vision for the Shudders and then, how they executed on that vision: “My vision for the makeup was to draw attention to the eyes while distorting the face as much as possible. This would give the illusion that the shudders were something humanoid which would make them all the more unsettling. I drew inspiration from various portrayals of demons and Tim Burton-esque art. The execution of this vision proved to be difficult. The other director and I had created a very intricate design that would require lots of time to do just one. We had a large group of people that needed the makeup and we lacked the sufficient amount of time. We had three people who learned how to put on the makeup along with each actor applying their own base. Therefore, we had to compromise slightly on the design. We had originally agreed on small, curvy lines, but since this took too much time the lines were made sharper and slightly bigger. In both designs the face was just as distorted and creepy.””

_What will be her dreadful fate _ _When the trumpet sounds the call _ _For those who stand against the state _ Must first learn how to fall. In Agatha Rex by Lindsay Price, Agatha is a girl who stands up for her beliefs, regardless of the consequences. As student council president at Thebes High, she vigorously defends a student who is unfairly punished. Based on her actions, she could be expelled and lose an important scholarship. Set in a modern-day high school, this modern adaptation of Sophocles’ Antigone translates the original Greek chorus into a fantastic ensemble opportunity. Under the direction of Jon Burnett , the amazing student performers at San Francisco Friends School in San Francisco, CA brought this modern day Greek tragedy to life. Both the characters and the audience watching were left with the same question: In the same situation would you stand up for someone who is unpopular, or do you flow with the status quo?

To be or not to be is the infamous question. However, there is no question that Lindsay Price’s annotated version of Hamlet is a great way for students to experience Shakespeare’s tragic tale. This one-act version of what is undeniably the most famous play in the English language focuses on the themes of murder, ghosts and revenge. The ghost of Hamlet’s father orders Hamlet to avenge his murder. Hamlet’s inaction leads to madness and tragedy. The play’s the thing. Under the direction of Zachary Roberts , the student performers at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School in Raleigh, NC put their own twist on the tragic tale. We think the results are picture perfect! “Thank you so much for the great adaptation of Hamlet. I truly try to challenge my students with a wide range of plays and musicals, and your adaptation really served my students well. I love being a part of the DTA family. The resources and community are so helpful.”

In the haunting, futuristic tale Look Me in the Eye by Lindsay Price, good behaviour comes at a price. Teenagers in the future are obedient, polite, and respectful. This is due in large part to the government-required “Observation Sessions.” But there is a dark underside to this utopian vision. After learning her brother is scheduled to be “observed,” one of the most obedient students starts to question the system. She must decide whether to remain obedient or speak out and face the consequences. Led by Monika Rzezniczek , along with student director, Amanda Lok , the performers at Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Ontario made their production of this haunting, harrowing tale a completely student-led and driven success. “This spring one of my senior classes entered Look Me in the Eye by Lindsay Price in the local festival. It is my first year teaching Drama and I took a big risk because the students at our school have never performed a play, and therefore had no acting or production experience. They got a standing ovation at the festival and the student director won the festival’s Excellence in Directing Award, and one of the girls won an Excellence in Acting Award.” Student director, Amanda Lok, shared her thoughts on her directorial debut: “This play questions what makes us human. In it, we can identify our human characteristics, such as the courage to stand up and speak or challenge the tyrants in power. In this play you will meet five teenagers who live in a futuristic authoritarian society where people are afraid of the government and afraid to stand up and freely speak their minds. They are constantly under surveillance and crime is dealt with swiftly and in a terrifying way. Each character copes with this reality in a different way. Just as there are many different people in this world, there are many different ways people respond to situations. Some people find ways to benefit. Others become desensitized. Some relish in the violence. Some live in constant, agonizing fear. There are also some who struggle to deal with the morality of the situation and are willing to risk their lives to be oppose it. In this play, you will see all of those aspects of humanity. We hope this play makes you grateful for the freedoms you enjoy. We also hope it makes you empathize with those people around the world who do not have the same freedom.” Amazing job to the entire team at Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute! *Photo credit: Monika Rzezniczek and Steven Giang

For the young men of Heywood, crossing the street is as dangerous as going off to war. In the highly stylized comedy, No Horse Town, by Lindsay Price, the small town of Heywood is a special place where everyone knows everyone. In Heywood, when a guy wants to prove he’s a man, he goes to the edge of town. For there’s something at the edge of town that can’t be found in Heywood: A street. Heywood is a no car, no horse, no street town. And for the young men of Heywood, crossing the street is as daring and as dangerous as it gets… Under the direction of Jana Beck , the accomplished group of performers at Abilene Christian School were able to successfully live on the edge (of town!) and put on an award-winning performance at the Texas Christian Schools one-act competition. “No Horse Town received a superior rating at the Texas Christian Schools one act competition. Seven schools competed with 71 performers total. Our Becca June and Jimmy both received honorable mention medals AND…. our Eugene received BEST ACTOR of the whole competition!!! The play was received with great joy by the audience. Then we got to do an encore performance for the entire school 3 years old to 12th grade. All ages adored it. I’ve never had such a crowd pleasing one act in all of my 20 plus years.” Congratulations to the entire cast of the Abilene Christian School production!

Looking for a real to life drama with a shocking twist? Free by Lindsay Price is a one-act drama that’s great for high school performers and flexible cast sizes. And it all starts with the words “FREE FOOD”… Rhiannon O’Hara and the talented group of student performers at Thomas More College in Adelaide, Australia immersed themselves in the play as part of a year-long project and it seems like their hard work paid off! “A few months ago I purchased the show Free as written by Lindsay Price and this was my Year 10 show for Semester 1. We began the year by reading the play and familiarizing ourselves with the characters and plotlines. In the first school term of 2017 the Year 10’s (Year 10 is 15 years old in Australia) looked at the play in terms of Technical Theatre, we used Free as our vice to explore set design, costume, hair and makeup and publicity. In the second term we brought these to life by actually producing the play. Tonight we performed your show and it was a huge success! For many students this was their first time performing on stage and I am so proud of them, I couldn’t not share their successes with you! We are sending lots of love to you for this show and thank you so much for allowing us all the way in South Australia bring it to life!”

“You gotta study history And know that it’s no mystery Without the facts of every bit You are doomed to repeat it. Repeat it, repeat it, repeat it…” Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Almost History: that whole space-time continuum thing by Treanor Baring immerses drama students into some of the great moments in American history. And they’ll have so much fun they just might want to repeat it again and again! In a hilarious series of time-travelling misadventures, a Reporter and a Sidekick livestream from great moments in American history. Despite the über-scientist Sidekick’s best efforts to keep the clueless Reporter out of trouble, they change the course of history and return to a comically chaotic present. Even Einstein and Marie Curie cannot undo the disastrous effects of their mishaps. Eventually, they are able to save democracy and technology by restoring order to the “whole space-time continuum thing.” Why did we publish this play? The title gives you a pretty big hint about the tone of the play and that it’s not going to be your typical time travel experience! Add in a little dash of history and a lot of simple staging (you too can stage time travel) and you’ve got all the reasons why we published Almost History. Let’s hear from the author! 1. Why did you write this play? To celebrate some of the great moments in American history. And also because I have a quirky sense of humor and a very middle school sensibility when it comes to comedy. 2. Describe the theme in one or two sentences. The synopsis is that a reporter and sidekick travel back in time to great moments in American history and end up creating chaos in the whole space-time continuum thing. The theme is that it’s important to learn history, but in a fun way. 3. What’s the most important visual for you in this play? The reporter and the sidekick standing with their streaming equipment on the edge of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the moon landing or Alexander Graham Bell’s workshop. They start as observers and end up as unwitting participants. 4. If you could give one piece of advice for those producing the play, what would it be? Be flexible with casting. There isn’t a single character that can’t be played by a girl or a boy. I’m always available for questions. 5. Why is this play great for student performers? It’s got slapstick comedy, with lots of running around on stage and goofy looks, but I also enjoy writing snappy dialogue. It has a large cast with interesting supporting characters and varying line length for all levels. Many of the characters can be doubled for smaller programs. And the characters are recognizable to middle schoolers. Teachers have told me their students love bringing, or seeing, the people they’re studying in history come to life, but not so seriously. School theatre directors have also told me they look for ways kids can be involved back-stage. The sound and light cues can be adapted to a program’s resources, and they give a chance for non-actors to be involved in the production.

If you’re looking for a beautiful blend of comedy and romance, not to mention mischievous fairies and love potions, look no further. Lindsay Price’s one-act annotated version of the classic tale, A Midsummer Night’s Dream set in the Athenian woods is a fun and fantastical way to introduce students to Shakespeare. Tracy Garratt and the talented drama students at A.N. Myer Secondary School in Niagara Falls, Ontario transformed their school courtyard to perform this play and made it a magical night for everyone in attendance. “The students wanted to do something challenging and at the end of last year decided on A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Tracy spent the summer reviewing the script and coming up with some blocking but the theme, colours, props and costuming were all student driven. They decided where the play should be presented and what it should look like. Some of them struggled with the language, being bright kids they thought they could fulfill their comprehension on the fly. But the week before production their understanding of the text led to a real physical connection with their characters. They were so proud of their work they wanted to take home the props and costumes they had made as souvenirs.” Amazing job, A.N. Myer Secondary School! **Photo credit: Rena Burns

The thumping of a heartbeat. The creek of a door. The howl of a bitter wind. The gong of a clock tower. The clang of alarm bells. The sound of beating wings getting closer and closer… The students at Cook High School in Adel, Georgia celebrated many of Edgar Allen Poe’s best known works through Shuddersome: Tales of Poe. This vivid and theatrical classical adaptation by Lindsay Price proved to be an excellent opportunity for the students to each direct their own scene. Teacher Jeremy Williams was thrilled with the results: “The masks were the students’ idea, as was the V of chairs for The Raven. I’m giving them freedom to create, and trying to guide them without taking over.” The student directors were also eager to share their thoughts on the production: Amanda H. (director of The Raven): “Because I’m usually the stage manager of the productions our troupe puts on, I’m sort of used to directing my technicians, but directing the blocking and movement is definitely different. Even coming up with what to do next is a bit of a challenge; getting everyone to do it without getting a ton of objections or other suggestions is an even bigger challenge and the most frustrating.” Katie S. (director of The Oval Portrait): “For me, being the director is straying very far from what I’m used to doing. I’m used to being the actor on stage but when Mr.J asked me to direct a show for the class I knew it would be a learning experience. I personally love this show because instead of throwing a student headfirst into a full length show, it’s very easy to separate and give many students the opportunity to see what directing is like. It has been challenging at times but I appreciate that it is helping me grow as an actor and as a leader. I’ve had to learn that my opinion isn’t always the deciding one, in fact many of my cast members have had many great ideas that we have implemented into our show. Directing this show has led to a great story full of creative expression and fun, and I am very happy with our progress so far.” Kristy B. (director of The Bells): “It has been a learning experience for me; I haven’t really been a part of theatre in the past so it’s very different. However, I enjoy who I’m working with for the most part. The only trouble I have really faced is trying to keep them on task without being hot-headed. To me we are a team that has to work together to be successful. I can safely say it has been a great learning experience for me and my team.” Amazing efforts and results, Cook High School! *Photo credit: Jeremy Williams

If you’re looking for a classical adaptation with great characters, lots of humour, and strong ensemble work, keep reading! In the lively, full-length adaptation, The Canterbury Tales by Lindsay Price, Chaucer’s classic collection of tales comes to life – in modern day English! Each and every performer gets a chance to shine in this spirited, charming script – and the talented students at Firm Foundation Christian School in Battle Ground, WA all shone brightly. Thanks so much to Dori Millay and Ada Henderson for sharing their story: “We recently performed The Canterbury Tales. Being a small, private school, with limited staging and students, it can be difficult to find plays that work for us. This play was fabulous!! Our group of 10 actors each got to play a variety of parts. We had a wonderful response from our audiences; lots of laughter!! I’m so glad that I stumbled upon this play!! I’ll be checking the Theatrefolk website next year when planning begins!” Amazing job, Firm Foundation Christian School!

Many people deal with body issues but what happens when your body has issues with you? In the one-act comedy for high schools, Body Body by Lindsay Price body parts come to life to take charge and keep Madeline feeling insecure. But she doesn’t want to feel bad about her body anymore. It’s time to fight back. Shane Stewart and the group of student performers at McKinley Middle Academic Magnet and School for the Visual and Performing Arts in Baton Rouge, Louisiana took this body image battle on a successful award-winning journey. “We used this as a competition piece at the Louisiana Thespian Festival and were chosen as the best non musical act for the whole festival. We are also taking it to the international thespian festival in Lincoln, Nebraska to compete.” Congratulations, McKinley Middle Magnet School!

Attention all high school Drama Teachers: Get on the move with Moving by Lindsay Price. As part of Moving/Still, a collection of two one-act plays, Moving is a rapid-fire character-driven comedy with a heart. Under the direction of Krystal Deveau , the drama team at Kamsack Comprehensive Institute in Kamsack, Saskatchewan successfully moved their way through this contemporary comedy with award-winning results. “Directing this play was a blast but challenging at the same time. The kids had so much fun getting into their characters, but that was also a challenge too. Their biggest challenges were: discovering their characters, and saying the lines smoothly. Overall, we worked VERY hard together on this play: often having 6 rehearsals per week up to 3 hours per rehearsal sometimes. It all paid off in the end when we won the Regional Drama Festival! AWARDS: The Cheer Award: Breanna Bland (Darcy), SDA Certificate of Merit: Breanna Bland (Darcy), Technical Award of Merit: Shaelyn Matwijeczko (Lighting), Acting Award: Allison Thomsen (Andrea), Mary Ellen Burgess Award: Alanna Finnie (Bree), SDA’s Best Visual Production Runner-Up, Best Overall Production” Amazing work, Kamsack Comprehensive Institute! *Photo credit: Krystal Deveau

Being sixteen may not always be easy but making the decision to perform Sixteen in 10 Minutes by Bradley Hayward should be. This collection of humorous and bittersweet ten-minute plays about the lives of seven teenagers allows the characters to share their struggles, hopes and fears ten minutes at a time. As the audience drops in on these intimate moments, they will come to understand that being sixteen isn’t always easy. Leah Webster and the student performers at Gallatin County High School in Warsaw, KY brought their audience through the experience of being sixteen and all of the ups and downs that go along with it. “My school, Gallatin County High School, performed “Sixteen in 10 Minutes or Less” as our Fall Production. We used different students for each scene to ensure that all of my newer actors had time on the stage. The audience loved the scenes and even commented on how some were funny and some were sobering. We had a blast using our 3 projector screens as backdrops to keep our set minimal.” Great job, Gallatin County High School!

No Horse Town by Lindsay Price is all about style—style in the language with the specific manner in which the characters speak, style in the action with the numerous character ‘poses’ and the very stylized telling of what happened in the town of Heywood. Together with Heather Mortimer, the talented student performers at Carleton Place High School in Carleton Place, Ontario took a comedic journey through this no car, no horse, no street town and found that crossing the street in this small town is as daring and dangerous as it gets… “Carleton Place High School’s production of No Horse Town (shown here in rehearsal) won Outstanding Production at the Kingston and St. Lawrence District Sears Drama Festival! This was our first time competing. We will go on to compete at the Regionals in a month. Director, Peyton McClelland, also won an Award of Excellence for her hard work.” Congratulations, Carleton Place High School!

Romeo and Juliet may never be the same, thanks to the comedic classical adaptation, Drop Dead, Juliet!, by Allison Williams. Director Catie Reardon and the drama students at Rio Grande High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico channeled their inner-Shakespeare with this one-act comedy. Not simply a spoof of the Shakespearean classic, this modern version takes on a life of its own. Juliet demands a new story – and in Drop Dead, Juliet!, she definitely gets it! “Drop Dead Juliet is almost ready for an audience, and my actors are having so much fun! Love, death, sword fights, what else does a good Shakespeare play need?!” Way to go, Rio Grande High School!

Writing may be a struggle but tackling Backspaceby Lindsay Price definitely is not. This movement-based high school drama explores personification in a unique and vivid manner. Where else can you bring a typewriter to life? The drama students at Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, VA, under the direction of Dr. Shelley Nowacek, performed this one-act production with award-winning results: “We won conference for VHSL (Virginia High School League) with this show!” Congratulations, Great Bridge High School!

Ahoy, Drama teachers: take high school to the high seas with Steven Stack’s The Dread Pirate Sadie. The swashbuckling students at Miss Edgar’s & Miss Cramp’s School in Montreal, Quebec set sail on this one-act comedy and tackle the perils of piracy with perfection. “This middle school play was everything…funny, entertaining, and witty, accompanied by stunning costumes and set design. Congratulations to the cast and to Ms. Mullin on such a successful production!” Amazing production, Miss Edgar’s & Miss Cramp’s School!