Dexter Drama Directing "3D" Series
2018-2019 School Year
Welcome to the page for the Dexter Drama Directing Series, affectionately referred to as “3D.” Now in its eighth year, this production's purpose is to showcase the power of student-driven work. All one-acts within this series are student-directed by upperclassmen and, as always for Dexter Drama, student-acted and student-crewed.
We feel wonderfully blessed to have students within Dexter with the talent, drive, and ambition to meet this challenge. An interesting fact about the history of this series is since its original debut eight years ago, the "3D" Series has always had at least one student playwright as well. We are very proud that this unique production serves as a celebration of both student leadership and student writing as well affirms that Dexter has a Drama program that encourages a student to explore and experience all aspects of the theater.
We feel wonderfully blessed to have students within Dexter with the talent, drive, and ambition to meet this challenge. An interesting fact about the history of this series is since its original debut eight years ago, the "3D" Series has always had at least one student playwright as well. We are very proud that this unique production serves as a celebration of both student leadership and student writing as well affirms that Dexter has a Drama program that encourages a student to explore and experience all aspects of the theater.
Dexter Drama Directing "3D" Series
Directors and Show Synopsis
Thursday March 7th and Saturday March 9th Performances
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The Magic School Bus: Bus for Lunch adapted for the stage by Amber Haley directed by Amber Haley
Stage Managed by Wes Schroeder Another day, another field trip for Ms. Frizzle's class when they set out to learn “What happens to the food we eat?” Arnold is trying to break the school record for gum chewing in order to win a ticket and make Wanda’s dreams of riding the wildest, scariest, best scream-your-lungs-out-ride in the whole world true. Unfortunately, Arnold accidentally swallows his gum, disappointing Wanda and ruining his chances of breaking the record. Ms. Frizzle enters, ready to begin a lesson about the digestive system with a field trip. This trip requires one student to remain at school, and Arnold gladly volunteers to stay behind. The class then begins a fun, yet dangerous adventure learning about the digestive system. Without even knowing it, Arnold had given the entire class the ride of their lives.
Ms.Frizzle - Maggie Needham
Arnold - John Brooks Wanda - Kiandra Powdhar Dorothy Ann - Grace Orlowski Keesha - Maddy Thompson Phoebe - Kennedy Lint Tim - Owen Carlson Ralphie - Emma Brooks Carlos - Drew Flattery Liz - Connor Gleespen The Gum - Annabelle Gauthier |
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Booby Trap by Ed Monk directed by Dylan Hutchinson and Anna Withrow
Stage Managed by Rose Waymann Booby Trap is a drama about a soldier named Pete who is fighting in a war set in the near future. He decides to rest for a second on a tree trunk close to his base when he discovers that a land mine is attached to the trunk. If he moves, it will explode. As he begins to accept his fate, he has visions from his past, his present, and the future that he can no longer have. This play deals with loss, death, and the mistreatment of Veterans.
Soldier - Jackson Helmholtz
Caitlyn - Eliza Colby Major Harris - Hunter Horvath Captain Gruss/Stephanie - Ashlee Root Lieutenant - Sherri Siebert Tobin Caitlyn’s Mother/Sister Anne - Shelly Beach Tom/Mark - Ethan Dixon Cathy/Abby - ZoeAnne McCurren Corporal/Molly - Hannah Baldwin Drill Instructor - Evan Eschenburg Professor/Soldier’s Mother - Angela Garza |
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Fifth Period by Jason Pizzarello directed by Will Fawcett
Stage Managed by Paige Chrisner Tommy, a high school nerd who must get his “friend” and future bully, Bugs, a date to prom with the lead actress of the school play to save him from yet another year of bullying. From getting someone to act as Bug’s agent to convincing Chad that his new date prom is dying. Tommy will have to go throughout the high school and call in a few favors to accomplish his task. Tommy has to figure all this out before 5th period which is their last chance to buy prom tickets.
Tommy - Liam Fifelski
Bugs - Francis Fifelski Stephanie - Mattie Seagraves Steve - Cameron Cotner Cora - Kesley Walter Chad - Ben VanderHyde Veronica - Ella Markel Shelly - Ali Moore Kia - Mack Dixon Burp - Elise Reich Actresses - Jana Samaranch and Angela Garza Math Geeks - Dylan Hutchinson and Anna Withrow |
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Dinosaur Detective written and directed by Ben VanderHyde and Evan Colby
Stage Managed by Annabelle Gauthier Danny Dino, a human detective sent back to dinosaur times to solve dinosaur crimes, investigates the murder of his partner, Barry Brontosaurus, with the help of up and coming rookie police officer, Vinny Velociraptor.
Danny Dino - JC Grant
Vinny Velociraptor - Oliver Walton Teresa Triceratops - Eliza Colby Olivia Omeisaurus - Laura Sutherland Ptamera Pterodactyl - Marisa Leadbetter Peter Parasaurolophus - Christian Orlowski Tony Tyrannosaurus - Will Fawcett Frank - Hunter Horvath “3D” Directors as Goons/Ensemble Elise Reich Ella Markel Dylan Hutchinson Ainsley Grace Ethan Dixon Anna Withrow Amber Haley |
Friday March 8th and Sunday March 10th Performances
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The Whole Shebang by Rich Orloff directed by Elise Reich
Stage Managed by Hannah Drummond This play asks the question, "What if the entire universe was just some nerd's science project?" In a classroom in a dimension far beyond ours, a student striving for a "Master of the Universe" degree gives an oral presentation on an unusual thesis -- the creation of the heavens and the earth.
Student - Emmy Rhizal
Dean - Sierra Holmes Professor A - John Carlson Professor B - Claudia Ponz Edna - Paige VanderHaagen Harvey - Peter Fifelski |
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Eight Forty Six written by Olivia Kemp directed by Ethan Dixon
Stage Managed by Abby Calleja A father and daughter grieve the loss of their wife and mother after the 9/11 attacks. The father isolates himself leaving his daughter alone. The daughter goes through her grieving process while she spends time with a friend who tries to help her. Finally she tries to get her father to come and grieve with her.
Kelly - Maggie Needham
Q - Evan Colby Adam - Ryan Bursch Mrs. Tyler - Keya Stahl Mom - Lucy Young Voice 1 - Shyanne Mannor Voice 2 - Brea Patel Voice 3 - Wes Schroeder |
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Sure Thing by David Ives directed by Ainsley Grace
Stage Managed by Alayna Calleja Sure Thing is a short comic play by American playwright David Ives. Taking place over ten minutes, it focuses on the chance meeting of two characters, Betty and Bill, who have their conversation constantly interrupted and reset by the use of a ringing bell that rings every time one of them responds negatively to something the other says. Sure Thing deals with themes of sexism, inner life and thoughts, and the role of fate and chance in what relationships influence our lives.
Bill - Drew Flattery
Betty - Victoria Ward |
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Game of Tiaras by Don Zolidis directed by Ella Markel
Stage Managed by Noelle Whipple When the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character), terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones, and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras, you win or you die.
Narrator 1- Lily Stewart
Narrator 2 - Nicole France Cinderella - Zoe Nowak Belle - Lily Cyrulnik Ellie - Sophie Arnold Prince Charming - Kevin Bauersfeld French Prince - Elliot Portice King - Cameron Cotner Smeagol - Joey Hill Blood Packet Guy - Christian Dimo Guard 1 - Jimbo Betzoldt Guard 2 - Camden Markel French Soldier 1 - Marisa Leadbetter French Soldier 2 / Snowwhite - Angela Garza Soldier 1 - Alanna Butters Soldier 2 - Juno Bursch Executioner / Herald / Dwarf - Matthew Biggs |
Dexter Drama Directing “3D” 2019 Crew List
Production Stage Manager
Ainsley Grace
Hannah Drummond
Assistant Stage Managers
Wes Schroeder
Noelle Whipple
Alayna Calleja
Abby Calleja
Paige Chrisner
Annabelle Gauthier
Rose Waymann
Hannah Drummond
Running Crew
Wes Schroeder
Paige Chrisner
Abby Calleja
Annabelle Gauthier
Rose Waymann
Noelle Whipple
John Brooks
Matthew Biggs
Make up
*Ana Garza
Claire Wallace
Alana Taylor
Hair
*Allison Kelly
DJ Thompson
Courtney Prielipp
Haila Moazami
Casey Yeasting
Haley Augustine
Lavs
*Evelyn Maxey
Jackson Helmholtz
Victoria Ward
Ella Nickerson
Sound
*Christian Orlowski
Gabe Rickard
Charlie Hershner
Abby Calleja
Lights
*Zach Endahl
Nicholas Brzys
Emma Hodder
Will Durbin
Noelle Whipple
Rose Waymann
Costumes
*Marissa Nickerson
Kasey Rosatti
Katie Schroeder
Keya Stahl
ZoeAnne McCurren
Wes Schroeder
Publicity
* Jake Kapusansky
Claire Christensen
Christo Short
Antonia Butka
Amaia Durham
Annabelle Gauthier
Elizabeth Evans
Props
*Zach Miller
Ethan Andreoli
Megan Burleson
Joey Hill
Kesley Walter
Alayna Calleja
*Indicates Head of Tech
Production Stage Manager
Ainsley Grace
Hannah Drummond
Assistant Stage Managers
Wes Schroeder
Noelle Whipple
Alayna Calleja
Abby Calleja
Paige Chrisner
Annabelle Gauthier
Rose Waymann
Hannah Drummond
Running Crew
Wes Schroeder
Paige Chrisner
Abby Calleja
Annabelle Gauthier
Rose Waymann
Noelle Whipple
John Brooks
Matthew Biggs
Make up
*Ana Garza
Claire Wallace
Alana Taylor
Hair
*Allison Kelly
DJ Thompson
Courtney Prielipp
Haila Moazami
Casey Yeasting
Haley Augustine
Lavs
*Evelyn Maxey
Jackson Helmholtz
Victoria Ward
Ella Nickerson
Sound
*Christian Orlowski
Gabe Rickard
Charlie Hershner
Abby Calleja
Lights
*Zach Endahl
Nicholas Brzys
Emma Hodder
Will Durbin
Noelle Whipple
Rose Waymann
Costumes
*Marissa Nickerson
Kasey Rosatti
Katie Schroeder
Keya Stahl
ZoeAnne McCurren
Wes Schroeder
Publicity
* Jake Kapusansky
Claire Christensen
Christo Short
Antonia Butka
Amaia Durham
Annabelle Gauthier
Elizabeth Evans
Props
*Zach Miller
Ethan Andreoli
Megan Burleson
Joey Hill
Kesley Walter
Alayna Calleja
*Indicates Head of Tech
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