The Drama Club presented their new play: Play On, a comedy about a play that faces many mishaps, highlighting the chaos and fun of Drama Club as well as showing some inner workings.
Behind the scenes lots went into the making of the play, including acting. It has stage building, lights and sounds, costuming, and memorizing.
On last show night the seniors received flowers, wooden first initials signed by all members, and an award recognizing their contributions and personalities in Drama Club.
Each senior was called to the front, and a close underclassman read a speech dedicated to the senior, referencing memories made in the club, resulting in many tears.
This play was different than usual as it was acted out on the floor as well as on the stage. Tech week rehearsals were productive, lasting at least 4 hours.
Hamilton played Louise, the lights and sound manager. For her, the best part of the play was getting to yell at the other characters.
”Fear is good. It gives actors energy,” stated Hamilton.
The play had repetitive lines, making it easy to get mixed up on cues.
In the end, everyone locked in and pulled through, even with minor hurdles faced.
Ross Hamilton senior, has been in Drama Club for 3 years and has participated in three shows.
Kit Bellman, one of the main characters of the play, has been in 16 shows for the FHS since 2nd grade. She plays Polly, a diva who always gets what she wants and is very serious about her acting career, even while being very self-centered.
Bellman’s favorite part about playing Polly is that she was given permission to do whatever she wants with Polly, allowing her to improv, something Bellman does so well. She got the role by telling Mr and Mrs Hoam that she would be okay with any role.
“Making people laugh on show nights and seeing the overall improvement when everything comes together is what makes plays enjoyable,” stated Bellman.
Bella Ritchie has been a member of Drama Club since her freshman year, having done three shows, Play On being her fourth.
Ritchie played the prop master in the play. Her character didn’t have a set personality, so she decided how the character acted.
Ritchie enjoys the Drama Club because of the people in it and being on stage.
“The thing that the audience enjoyed the most was the physical comedy,” explained Ritchie. That got chuckles out of the crowd.
