Dexter Drama Directing "3D" Series
2019-2020 School Year
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Welcome to the page for the Dexter Drama Directing Series, affectionately referred to as “3D.” Now in its tenth 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 ten 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 ten 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 November 21st and Saturday November 23d Performances
Directors and Show Synopsis
Thursday November 21st and Saturday November 23d Performances
Re-Animator adapted for the stage by Natalie Haney and directed by Natalie Haney
Stage Managed by Ethan Andreoli Two ambitious doctors, Herbert West and Daniel Cain, experiment on the dead... to cure death itself. They have faced near-death experiences and acquired an unwanted roommate, Dr Hill, the talking head. Another one of their experiments go haywire, and Officer Elli arrives at their home just at the wrong time. It seems everything is going wrong for Herbert and Dan, but perhaps this is a blessing in disguise? Herbert West - Peter Fifelski
Dan Cain - Weston Myers Officer Elli - Clara Gauthier Dr. Hill - Dominic Shaw |
Red Card adapted for the stage by Paige Chrisner and Annabelle Gauthier and directed by Paige Chrisner and Annabelle Gauthier
Stage Managed by Emma Hodder The Red Card is a short story written by S. L. Gilbow and adapted for the stage Paige Chrisner and Annabelle Gauthier. It is a dystopian one act about a shy librarian named Linda Jackson who has performed a civic duty and killed her husband Larry. On her way to turn in her red card she discovers something shocking. Narrator - Joey Hill
Linda Jackson - Angela Garza Sarah Hall - Bri Tomczak Officer Hamilton - Cooper Thompson Larry Jackson - Elliot Portice Freya Nevers - Abby Fillion Jenny Miles - Kate Varitek Barry Giles - Cassidy McElroy |
The Absolute Most Cliched Elevator Play in the History of the Entire Universe by Werner Trieschmann directed by Kieran Grossman
Stage Managed by Bailey Scheller A group of characters including the irritable Pregnant Woman, the angry Biker, and the spacey New Age Woman get onto an elevator. The elevator breaks, and conflict ensues. Sound familiar? Well, for the playwriting instructor also trapped in the elevator, it seems a little TOO familiar. Amidst the chaos of stock character after stock character magically appearing in the elevator, can the Instructor find whoever is responsible for this horrible play and force them to stop the madness before the cliches get out of control? Instructor - JC Grant
Pregnant Woman - Shelly Beach Biker - Jake Kapusansky Clown - Matthew Biggs Goth Kid - Connor Gleespen Normal Girl - Kiandra Powdhar New Age Woman - Alana Taylor Cheerleaders Stephanie - Paige Vander Haagen Bethany - ZoeAnne McCurren Brittney - Lily Cyrulnik Cheerleader #4 - Rachel Bursch Cheerleader #5 - Brea Patel |
Friday November 22nd and Sunday November 24th Performances
Alice written by Lewis Carroll, adapted for the stage by Lindsay Price and directed by Allison Kelly and Jackson Helmholtz
Stage Managed by Shyanne Mannor Alice follows the white rabbit down the rabbit hole into Wonderland, where she meets a variety of strange creatures. An all-knowing caterpillar offers advice, the March Hare and Mad Hatter are always sipping tea, and the Queen of Hearts constantly loses her head. The Cheshire Cat believes everyone in Wonderland should be mad, and therefore Alice needs to be as well. Has Alice gone insane or lost her head? Only the Cheshire Cat knows for sure. Alice - Ali Moore
King of Hearts - Miles Zale Queen of Hearts - Paige Vander Haagen Duchess- Alanna Butters Cook - Izzy Leadbetter Dormouse - Noah Wiseman Cheshire Cat Ensemble Annabel O’Haver Toni Butka Emily Eby Mad Hatter - Haila Moazami March Hare - Mike Fifelski White Rabbit - Maddie Leach Pigeon - Jackson Lewandowski Caterpillar - Kevin Bauersfeld Chorus Izzy Leadbetter Ella Smith Adam DeGregorio Emily Fawcett Aly Robertson Sylvie Neff Chloe Mast |
Mara written and directed by Victoria Ward
Stage Managed by Noelle Whipple One night while walking her dog, Mara was killed in a hit and run. With no way to know who did it, the case is closed and the community is left in despair. The show follows the grief of the town as they come to terms with the role they played and how their lives can influence those around them. Mara - DJ Thompson
Brennan - Liam Fifelski Claire - Angela Garza Megan - Sophie Arnold Peyton - Kevin Bauersfeld |
Sunflowers written, composed, and directed by Adam Hershner and Kesley Walter
Stage Managed by Gabe Rickard High school, they say, is the time to find yourself. See what works, see what doesn’t. For Aurora, what works is Lily, her crush and possible date, if she comes to terms with her new identity. With support from her best friend Lex, but resistance from her single parent Jaime, Aurora comes into herself. Either you can bloom and face the sun, or lie to yourself and whither away. Aurora Evans - Eliza Colby
Lex Russell - Jake Kapusansky Lily Turner - Emmy Rhizal Jaime Evans - John Brooks |
Sweet Potato Madness written and directed by Maggie Needham
Stage Managed by Abby Calleja An unconventional romance between a humanoid sweet potato and a woman named Karen, a tragic microwave fire, an alien boy named Gerald, a bizarre support group, and an alcoholic guidance counselor are truly a recipe for madness. Rightly named, Sweet Potato Madness is a show full of wacky comedy and ridiculous hijinks. It follows the overdramatized stories of three support group members, Karen, Kevin, and Melanie. So get ready for an adventure filled with remnants of last night’s dinner and random faces you saw the day before! Sweet Potato - Owen Carlson
Counselor - Marisa Leadbetter Karen - Kennedy Lint Kevin - Jimbo Betzoldt Melanie - Abigail Moraschinelli Gerald - Matthew Casavant Muffins - PJ Carty |
Dexter Drama Directing “3D” 2019 Crew List
Production Stage Manager
Noelle Whipple
Assistant Stage Managers
Ethan Andreoli
Abby Calleja
Emma Hodder
Shyanne Mannor
Gabe Rickard
Bailey Scheller
Noelle Whipple
Running Crew
*Bailey Scheller
Ethan Andreoli
Abby Calleja
Emma Hodder
Make up Crew
*Ana Garza
Lauren Dubiel
Elizabeth Higgins
Eve Lupa
Bella McCleary
Hair Crew
*Amaia Durham
Kiara Kapusansky
Lili Leier
Christine/Chris Losee
Miles Zale
Lavs Crew
*Christian Orlowski
Ryan Bursch
Ella Nickerson
Kasey Rosatti
Sound
*Oliver Walton
Audrey Gauthier
Camden Markel
Ethan Martz
*Indicates Head of Tech
Lights
*Gabe Rickard
*Noelle Whipple
Will Durbin
Ryan Hershner
Hannah Baldwin
Costumes
*Katie Schroeder
Alanna Butters
Emma Thompson
Alisa Chmerenko
Lily Cyrulnik
DJ Thompson
Publicity
House Manager – *Shyanne Mannor
Haley Augustine
Liam Lemon
Izzi Zahn
Parker Cox
Adam Pilon
Props
*Rose Waymann
Jasmine Amber
Anita Popelka
Nathan Boff
Courtney Prielipp
Margaret Lyons
*Indicates Head of Tech
Production Stage Manager
Noelle Whipple
Assistant Stage Managers
Ethan Andreoli
Abby Calleja
Emma Hodder
Shyanne Mannor
Gabe Rickard
Bailey Scheller
Noelle Whipple
Running Crew
*Bailey Scheller
Ethan Andreoli
Abby Calleja
Emma Hodder
Make up Crew
*Ana Garza
Lauren Dubiel
Elizabeth Higgins
Eve Lupa
Bella McCleary
Hair Crew
*Amaia Durham
Kiara Kapusansky
Lili Leier
Christine/Chris Losee
Miles Zale
Lavs Crew
*Christian Orlowski
Ryan Bursch
Ella Nickerson
Kasey Rosatti
Sound
*Oliver Walton
Audrey Gauthier
Camden Markel
Ethan Martz
*Indicates Head of Tech
Lights
*Gabe Rickard
*Noelle Whipple
Will Durbin
Ryan Hershner
Hannah Baldwin
Costumes
*Katie Schroeder
Alanna Butters
Emma Thompson
Alisa Chmerenko
Lily Cyrulnik
DJ Thompson
Publicity
House Manager – *Shyanne Mannor
Haley Augustine
Liam Lemon
Izzi Zahn
Parker Cox
Adam Pilon
Props
*Rose Waymann
Jasmine Amber
Anita Popelka
Nathan Boff
Courtney Prielipp
Margaret Lyons
*Indicates Head of Tech