Dexter Drama Directing "3D" Series
2020-2021 School Year
Welcome to the page for the Dexter Drama Directing Series, affectionately referred to as “3D.” Now in its eleventh 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 eleven 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 eleven 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
We are excited to bring 7 shows to the stage with one show performing for all performances making 4 shows a night. Each night of shows promises to excite and entertain!
Thursday, March 4th, and Saturday, March 6th @ 7pm in the CPA
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English Test Opera
Written, Composed, and Directed by Liam Fifelski Stage Managed by Weston Myers Tests are hard. They can cause a lot of stress, especially for fifth graders. Mildly enforced operatic curses are unlikely to help much, but that is the nature of curses, isn't it? Mr. Mayfield……..…………………..………………….John Brooks Louise………..…...………….……….……..…………Antonia Butka Lorelai..………....……………………...….……………Emmy Rhizal Rodney……...…..…………..………...…………Connor Gleespen Charlotte……...…..…………...……...….……………Kennedy Lint Danielle………...…….………….………….Abigail Moraschinelli Pit Piano.........................................................Eden Gibson Cello.......................................................Emma Hodder Percussion.....................................Annabelle Gauthier Guitar.....................................................Sam Gibson Crafting a Killer by Brent Holland Directed by Kesley Walter Stage Managed by Anna Gauthier When a shadowy intelligence organization finds a way to move a person's consciousness from one body to another, they decide to use the technology to create the perfect undercover operative. However, the eight top candidates for the job don't know this until the day they find themselves locked in a deadly game of constantly-switching personalities. Forced to compete not only for the job, but for the chance to survive, one of the candidates is eliminated every round. But could someone outsmart the rules of the game? Find out in this inventive, suspenseful body-switching thriller. Doctor……………………….…...………….………………….Zöe Nowak Brown……………………..……..…………....……………..Delaney Christy Blue……………………………..…………..……..……...Maggie Needham Grey ……………………….…………….…...……...….Abigail Moraschinelli Black…………..…..…….……….………..………….……Connor Gleespen Green…………………..…..……………..…………………....Noah Wiseman White…………………..….……..……………...…………..…Clara Gauthier Red…………….……………...………………………...…Emma Ockerman Yellow…………………..…………......…………………….Josephine Bottai Genesis by Laurie Allen Directed by Jackson Helmholtz Stage Managed by Abby Calleja Genesis is a short teen comedy written by Laurie Allen. In the year 2065, Darius is on Mars collecting rocks with his android Genesis for a school science project. Genesis starts malfunctioning and not listening to Darius’s commands, and all of a sudden Darrius’s life is flipped upside down. Darius…………………………………….……………………Matthew Biggs Genesis…………………………………………………………..Clara Gauthier Ky…………………………….………………...……..……………..Ella Smith North…………………………..………………….…..……………..Emily Prall Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon An original movement experience dedicated to late rapper, Pop Smoke Concept, Choreography, and Direction by Elliot Portice and Ryan Grant Stage Managed by Ethan Andreoli Using a mix of interpretive and hip-hop dancing styles, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon tells the story of Pop Smoke, the Brooklyn rapper who skyrocketed to fame in 2019 until his tragic murder in February of 2020. Using both his music and tapes of his voice, the show covers his upbringing in poverty and gangs, his sudden rise to fame, his untimely death, and how his influence lives on. Dancers Camden Markel Antonia Butka Joey Hill Fern Arnold Lily Cyrulnik Elliot Portice Ryan Grant |
Friday, March 5th @ 7pm, and Sunday, March 7th @ 2pm in the CPA
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Say Nothing
by C.R. Wright Directed by Jackson Helmholtz Stage Managed by Abby Calleja Say Nothing by C.R. Wright is a short high school drama. Class President Emily delivers a touching eulogy to the student body after the recent suicide of classmate Elliot. But when her speech is over, she is approached by Elliot's best friend, who accuses her of standing idly by while Elliot was bullied for being gay. Emily is forced to confront her own hypocrisy and her small, but meaningful, role in his death. Emily………..………………………….………………Shelly Beach Jack…………...............................................………..Joey Hill Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon An original movement experience dedicated to late rapper, Pop Smoke Concept, Choreography, and Direction by Elliot Portice and Ryan Grant Stage Managed by Ethan Andreoli Using a mix of interpretive and hip-hop dancing styles, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon tells the story of Pop Smoke, the Brooklyn rapper who skyrocketed to fame in 2019 until his tragic murder in February of 2020. Using both his music and tapes of his voice, the show covers his upbringing in poverty and gangs, his sudden rise to fame, his untimely death, and how his influence lives on. Dancers Camden Markel Antonia Butka Joey Hill Fern Arnold Lily Cyrulnik Elliot Portice Ryan Grant That's Not How I Remember it by Don Zolidis Directed by Lily Cyrulnik and Shyanne Mannor Stage Managed by Marisa Leadbetter A short comedy following the story of how Mom and Dad met back in the 80s. The parent's claim 1986 to be "pretty much the most awesome year ever", but it comes to their surprise that what they remember from that year is completely different from each other. Mom's version makes their meeting sound romantic and sappy while Dad makes himself the star of a karate battle. This whimsical one-act is a perfect representation of classic bad 80s movies and the inadequacies of memory. Barry…..…….…………………………………………………...Camden Markel Lola…….….…………………………………………………...Maggie Needham Dad....….…….……………………………………………………..Owen Carlson Mom…………....…………………………………………………...Shelly Beach Lola’s Mom…..….…………………………………………………...Juno Bursch Lola’s Dad…….……………………………………………………...Tim Fifelski Tricia………….………………………………………………...Cassidy McElroy Henry…………...…………………………………………………...Mike Fifelski Karl………………..………………………………………………...Elliot Portice Ensemble Ada Nelson Emma Brooks Kaitie Ogg ZoeAnne McCurren Evelyn Baksik Holiday Hijinks Written and Directed by Emmy Rhizal Stage Managed by Noelle Whipple The holiday season is approaching, but Santa has a problem - the naughty list is much too long! A show full of silly comedy and way too many puns, Holiday Hijinks follows always-early Sophie and her less-competent companion, Steve. This goofy team of elves certainly tries their best as they pioneer what could be the answer to the naughty children problem: The Elf on a Shelf Program! Santa……….………………...………….…………………John Brooks Steve…………………...……………………...….…......Dominic Shaw Sophie………….……….………...………………………Kennedy Lint Danny………………….……………………………Matthew Casavant Daisy………………....………………………………..Cassidy McElroy |
Dexter Drama Directing “3D” 2021 Crew List
Production Stage Manager
*Noelle Whipple
Assistant Stage Managers
Ethan Andreoli
Abby Calleja
Marisa Leadbetter
Weston Myers
Anna Gauthier
Noelle Whipple
Make-Up / Hair
*DJ Thompson
Emma Ockerman
Isabel McCleary
Antonia Butka
Chloe Mast
Maddie Leach
Lily Cyrulnik (Thursday and Saturday Only)
Lavs
*Kesley Walter
Ryan Bursch
Jackson Helmholtz
Weston Myers
Sound
*Ryan Hershner
Ethan Martz
Maya Roys
Lights
*Gabriel Rickard
*Noelle Whipple
Adam Hershner
Delaney Christy
Emma Hodder
Costumes
*Evelyn Vrsek
Adam DeGregorio
Violet Fore
Emily Baksik
Joey Hill
ZoeAnne McCurren
*Indicates Head of Tech
Streaming
*Marisa Leadbetter
Shyanne Mannor
Jason Mergler
PJ Carty
Publicity
*Allison Kelly
Jason Mergler
PJ Carty
Parker Cox
Props
*Courtney Prielipp
Izzi Zahn
Jill Dorsey
Abbigail Kempf
Anya Johanson
Running Crew
*Anna Gauthier
Ethan Andreoli
Abby Calleja
Courtney Prielipp
Izzi Zahn
Jill Dorsey
Abbigail Kempf
Production Stage Manager
*Noelle Whipple
Assistant Stage Managers
Ethan Andreoli
Abby Calleja
Marisa Leadbetter
Weston Myers
Anna Gauthier
Noelle Whipple
Make-Up / Hair
*DJ Thompson
Emma Ockerman
Isabel McCleary
Antonia Butka
Chloe Mast
Maddie Leach
Lily Cyrulnik (Thursday and Saturday Only)
Lavs
*Kesley Walter
Ryan Bursch
Jackson Helmholtz
Weston Myers
Sound
*Ryan Hershner
Ethan Martz
Maya Roys
Lights
*Gabriel Rickard
*Noelle Whipple
Adam Hershner
Delaney Christy
Emma Hodder
Costumes
*Evelyn Vrsek
Adam DeGregorio
Violet Fore
Emily Baksik
Joey Hill
ZoeAnne McCurren
*Indicates Head of Tech
Streaming
*Marisa Leadbetter
Shyanne Mannor
Jason Mergler
PJ Carty
Publicity
*Allison Kelly
Jason Mergler
PJ Carty
Parker Cox
Props
*Courtney Prielipp
Izzi Zahn
Jill Dorsey
Abbigail Kempf
Anya Johanson
Running Crew
*Anna Gauthier
Ethan Andreoli
Abby Calleja
Courtney Prielipp
Izzi Zahn
Jill Dorsey
Abbigail Kempf