Now in its fourteenth year, Dexter Drama Directing Series’ (affectionately referred to as “3D”) purpose is to showcase the power of student-driven work. All of the one-acts within this series are student-directed by upperclassmen and, as always for Dexter Drama, the productions are student-acted and student-crewed. We are very proud of this unique production that celebrates both student leadership and student writing; since its debut twelve years ago, the "3D" Series has always had at least one student playwright. We feel lucky to have students within Dexter who have the talent, drive, and ambition to meet this challenge and affirm the DDC's mission to encourage students to explore & experience all areas of theatre.
Show Dates
March 16th, 17th and 18th @7
March 19th @2 2017
Ticket Information
$15 General Admission
$10 Students and Seniors
We are happy to accept cash or checks at the door. You can pre-purchase tickets using credit card through Go Fan.
All tickets sold are for general seating. There is no reserved seating.
2017 3D Productions
Friday March 17th at 7pm and Sunday March 19th at 2pm Performances
21 Chump Street by Lin Manuel Miranda directed by Sabina Carty
21 Chump Street
21 Chump Street is the story of a straight A student, Justin, in his final year of high school. In the last semester of his senior year Justin meets a beautiful girl, Naomi, who he is instantly smitten with and tries everything he can to be with her. This musical tale is based off a true story, and brings before the audience the extent Justin will go to to win Naomi's heart, and the unintended consequence that these decisions will bring upon him.
Cast
Naomi- Mariah Colby
Justin- James Beauregard*
Narrator- Taylor Kurth*
Ensemble 1 - Austin Zeglis
Ensemble 2 - Masie Inman
Ensemble 3 - Gabe Brisbois
For You
For You written and directed by Maggie Schaefer
The Windy City written and directed by John Lamb and Sebastien Butler
A woman enters the afterlife under unknown circumstances to rescue her almost-dead girlfriend in this original story of unwavering loyalty, desperate sacrifice, and the lack of job benefits for the undead. Rushing to find a path to her lost love, she encounters a range of characters that help and hinder her mission. Through her trials, she demonstrates her devotion to her mysterious girlfriend, only to discover the truth behind what led to her entrapment in the underworld and consider the ageless question of how far we should go for the ones we love.
Cast
Jenny- Kiandra Pawdhar
Daphne- Bruna Meister
Osiris - Jared Scott
Receptionist - Kate Pawlowski
Hathor- Emma Dunn
Snake Guard 1- Ana Garza
Snake Guard 2 - Ethan Dixon
Entourage of the Dead - Mack Dixon, Jill Sauls-Terry, Eva de Goei
Hercules in New York adapted for the stage and directed by Owen Brooks
Hercules in New York
After a heated argument with his father, Zeus, Hercules is thrown from Mount Olympus down to New York City where he is befriended by a meek pretzel vendor, "Pretzie", with whom he shares his misadventure in the mortal realm.
Cast
Hercules - Evan Colby
Zeus - Reid Snider
Pretzie - Drake Bryant
Mercury - Rhain Prevost
Charlie - JC Grant
Captain/Monstro - Tim Hill
Deckhand/Emcee - Josh Dobrei
Juno - Taylor Kurth*
Venus - Paige Komaromi
Goddesses - Megan Burleson, Haylee Seefeld, Katie Roleson, Jocelyn Champagne
Gangsters- Bri Cannistraro, Chantal Scheibel
The Windy City
Al Capone has risen through the ranks of Chicago’s South Side Underworld crime syndicate. There’s no one in town as feared as Scarface Al Capone. But when Irish Mob leaders of the North Side get in the way of the Capone Organization, not even the Unionne Siciliana can stop Al Capone from igniting some of the darkest years of gang warfare the US will ever know. And it all takes place here in The Windy City.
Cast
Al Capone - Mitchell Allie
Patsy Lolordo - Cameron Cotner
Bugs Moran - Jeremy Frazee
Deanie O’Banion - Owen Wesorick
Annie O’Bannion - Cassie Bergen
Angelo Genna - Luan "Tom" Nguyen
Frank Gusenberg - Anna Mason
Frank Nitti - Sarah Mazurek
Frankie Rio - Leah Erben
Hymie Weiss - Caleb Polacek
Police Officer - Sebastien Butler*
Police Officer 2 - John Lamb*
Piano Man - Griffin Martin*
Friday November 17th @ 7pm & Sunday November 19th @ 2pm Performances
Gerhard written and directed by Riley Kremkus
Gerhard
Intervention Divine Written and directed by Samantha Zeglis and Jared Scott
Gerhard is about an amazing man and his journey through life. It takes place over 60 years and is a very heartfelt story. It jumps around from different settings in Germany to places in both Wisconsin and Michigan. Gerhard is the main character and also my grandfather. He is thrown into a lot of tough situations in his life such as enduring Hitler youth in Germany in the 1940s. There is a mix of romance, happiness, both comedic and dramatic moments to this story, and a stage kiss or two. I am very excited to bring my grandfather's story to the stage.
Cast
Gerhard - Dylan Benson
Gertrud - Grace Whipple
Bruno/Ewald - Drew Flattery
Allison/Nancy - Brianna Walker
Roland- Riley Kremkus
Heidi/Josie - Katherine Snowwhite
Heinz/ Little Gerhard - Megan Kempf
Brady- Ainsley Grace
Hanz- John Lamb*
Franz- Nate Peters
Calypso- Megan Watson
Narrator- Isabella Snowwhite
Zoey- Zoey
Logan- Elise Reich
Intervention Divine
Will Gray, a young genius who graduated high school by 15, recently orphaned by the loss of his father, dropped out of college to take care of his sister who is twelve years younger than him. However, because of how smart he is, Will creates a pill that will allow him to die, go to heaven and still come back to earth. In doing so, he goes to heaven to see his parents, while also meeting many other famous figures along the way who help him to learn about death and why things happen the way that they do.
Cast
Will - Ben Vanderhyde
Amber - Laura Sutherland
Lincoln - James Beauregaurd*
Elvis - Owen Brooks
Amelia - Shania Allen
Mom - Emma Young
Dad - Ali Hack
God - Bridgette Magnus*
Jesus - Stanley Misevich*
On the Brink of Silence
The year is 1925 in Antarctica. It is quiet. One of the men, Macready, is starting to go crazy from the silence. Cole, his partner, has secrets. Cole is living a double life and one where he does not exist in London. In this character driven drama watch as Macready and Cole uncover more and more about each other. All Cole wants in life though is to see his son again. Suddenly there is a knock on the door. Who will it be? Will it be Cole’s son? Find out in, On the Brink Of Silence.
Cast
Cole - Grace Orlowski
Macready - Olivia Kemp
Johnson - Brooke Shubel
Darton - Dylan Hutchinson
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog was originally a three part web series written and directed by Joss Whedon. It is the gripping story of Dr. Horrible, wannabe super villain. On one hand, he wants more than anything to get into the Evil League of Evil, the most infamous association of villains in the world, ruled under the iron hoof of Bad Horse. On the other, he has fallen for the lovely Penny, a fellow laundry goer who has devoted her life to serving the homeless, and is opposed to villainy in all its forms. Unfortunately for Dr. Horrible, she has fallen for his nemesis, Captain Hammer (who happens to be the womanizing scumbag of the superhero world). Part comedy and part tragedy, Dr. Horrible has something for everyone, and while it is a musical, it is not actually a sing-along.
Cast
Doctor Horrible - Stanley Misevich*
Penny - Claire Choszczyk
Captain Hammer - Jim Rodgers
Moist/ Homeless Person - Bridgette Magnus*
Reporter/ Bad Horse Chorus - Elise Reich*
Groupie / Bad Horse Chorus - Griffin Martin*
Mover/ Bad Horse Chorus - Elisabeth Johanson
Mayor/ Laundry Goer - Matilda Seagraves
Laundry Goer/ Homeless Person - Victoria Ward
Groupies - Allison Fisher, Nicole Phifer
Reporter/ Homeless Person - Amber Haley
Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog written and music and lyrics by Joss Whedon directed by Michael Kivel and Claire Richardson
Dr. Horrible Sing-A-Long Blog
On the Brink of Silence by Esther E. Galbrith directed by Breanna Kempf
Tech Crew
*Indicates Head Of Tech
Production Stage Manager
Kaitlin Helmholtz
Assistant Stage Managers
Alayna Calleja
Caleb Polacek
Whitney Sutherland
Will Fawcett
Bella Snowwhite
Tommy Kenworthy
Grace Lopez
Sam Gregory
Costumes
Wes Schroeder*
Mack Dixon
Katie Schroeder
Katie Lane
Katherine Snowwhite
Publicity
Shiona Harvey*
Nate Peters
Jazzy Wilson
Bella Troncalli
Props
Hannah VanBuren*
Ethan Dixon
Jasmine Kobeck
Zach Miller
Alayna Calleja
Hair & Makeup
Lindsay Helmholtz (Hair)*
Bree Santos (Make-up)*
Katie Wallace
Alma Zizzola
Elise Reich
Ella Markel
Arianna Emrick
Mariah Colby
Lavs
Evelyn Maxey*
Laynie Durbin
Emily Oberg
Jackson Helmholtz
Ainsley Grace
Lights
Lucas Preuth*
Matt Endahl
Zach Endahl
Konstantin Richards
Robert Royce
Caleb Polacek
Ana Sheldon
Ainsley Grace
Sound
Will Fawcett*
Zach Endahl*
Paige Chrisner