Middle School Drama Shows Versatility

The Middle School Drama Club recently put on their production of Alice, an adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. Students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades worked hard for weeks to bring this familiar story to the stage. Directors Mrs. Rominger and Mrs. Donches, who both teach in the Middle School, guided the students through hours of practice as they followed Alice’s adventure in that magical land. When thirty students auditioned, it became apparent that there were not enough parts for every person. The directors eventually double cast the entire show. So while cast “A” performed the Friday show, cast “B” was stage crew and the opposite was true for the Sunday show. Custom lighting provided and controlled by seventh grader Harry M. gave scene transitions a bit of flair and added to the experience by changing colors depending on the mood of the characters on stage.

Max, as the Mad Hatter, hosts his tea party.

It was great to see how both casts portrayed their characters in different ways. Watching the cast grow was so great and to be part of both talented casts was great. I learned a lot from them by co-starring as the Mad Hatter in the Friday show and the March Hare in the Sunday show.  Sixth grader Rachel R., who played the Queen of Hearts on Friday night says, “It was amazing.  It really was.  The experience leading up to the show took a lot of work, but it was fun at the same time.” Another newcomer, sixth grader Mollie D. had this to offer: “The show was a lot of fun.  I liked all of the people and I loved putting it on!”

The A cast of Alice.

And the B cast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both performances were a huge success.  Currently, Middle School Drama is getting ready for The Music Man, which will open January 30th.

 

~ Max D. '19