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
Thursday
November 16, 2023 at 7pm
Friday
November 17, 2023 at 7pm
Saturday
November 18, 2023 at 7pm
Sunday
November 19, 2023 at 2 pm
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.
2023 3D Productions
Thursday, November 16th and Saturday, November 18th Performances
Free Penguin
Written and Directed by Alec Althoen
Stage Managed by Abby Fillion
Free Penguin
Free Penguin is a short story about arguing for the sake of argument. It follows everyday characters waiting for a bus when, out of the blue, the question is asked, “Hey, want a free penguin?” From there, it’s up to you. The characters argue and wonder, is there even a penguin in the box? Is there not? Why not open it? Why even open it? Maybe it will solve it? Maybe it won’t? This show dives deep into our own minds, and examines why we feel the need to disagree over such small things. Not all questions need to be questioned. No penguins were harmed in the making of this show.
Cast
Tim…………………………………………………………Peter Hilliard
Will……………………………………………………….Brendan Sedlar
Grace………………………………………………………Clara Althoen
Sam…………………………………………………….Willow Anderson
Quinn………………………………………….Moira-Elizabeth Ferguson
Dane………………………………………………………...Mike Fifelski
Extras…………...Erin Hudson, Nai Amber, Abby Fillion, Bridget Jordan
Voice of Bus Driver…………………………………………Alec Althoen
Bloodbag
Bloodbag
Written and Directed by Juno Bursch
Stage Managed by Erin Hudson
Blood: the all-sustaining life force which we often take for granted. We often aren’t thankful for it until it’s scarce—which is the exact situation Olive the human finds themself in when they’ve been kidnapped by vampires! In Juno Bursch’s “Bloodbag”, the concept of humanity is challenged, as Olive comes face-to-face and toe-to-toe with creatures who are more interested in them as a food source than as a person. However, as Olive attempts to stave off their doom as a suppertime delicacy, they discover that these vampires are more human than they first considered. “Bloodbag” will have you wonder where the line between human and monster lies. Be aware that any media involving vampires will involve topics like blood, death, and violence.
Cast
Olive………………………………………………………..Kennedy Lint
Dorian………………………………………………Jade Batiyeva-Lepler
Margaret……………………………………………………….Emily Prall
Edmund……………………………………………………Brendan Sedlar
Knights of Salvation
Written and Directed by Noah Wiseman
Stage Managed by Nai Amber
Knights of Salvation
As the end of the school year approaches, a group of High School Seniors take part in their final session of their tabletop role playing game. But in order to claim victory within the world of their fantasy, they must first confront the fear of their realty, and the anxieties of graduation.
Cast
Jay…………………………………………………………..Aidan Zeglis
Jay (fictional)……………………………………………….Nolan Sedlar
Rob……………………………………………………..Connor Gleespen
Rob (fictional)……………………………………………..Kaden Murrel
Katie…………………………………………………………..Taylor Lim
Katie (fictional)…………………………………………….Kennedy Lint
Tina………………………………………………………..Avery Meloche
Tina (fictional)………………………………………………..Juno Bursch
Brad………………………………………………………….Liam Meurer
Brad (fictional)……………………………………………Dexter Krueger
Mr. Williams…………………………………………………Abbi Kempf
Monos…………………………………………………………...Jay Jones
Friday, November 17th and Sunday, November 19th
The Tribunal Zone
The Tribunal Zone
Written and Directed by Spencer Collin
Stage Managed by Jill Dorsey
When down-on-his-luck everyman Walter Montesquieu is accused of murder, he must work with his dimwitted lawyer to prove his innocence against a strange and often contradictory court of law.
Walter………………………………………………….Caleb Drummond
Lawyer………………………………………………………...Josh Treat
Judge………………………………………………………….Nate Borel
Catherine……………………………………………………..Allie Morse
Joseppi……………………………………………………...Alec Althoen
Juror………………………………………………....Abbie Moraschinelli
Attorney………………………………………………………Violet Vrsek
Rod Serling………………………………………………..Noah Wiseman
Dunstin……………………………………………………..David Fifelski
Bailiff………………………………………………………Abby Freeman
Audience 1…………………………………………………...Kate Rossow
Audience 2……………………………………………………...Ella Smith
Thorns
Written, Directed, and Composed by Maria DeMerell
Stage Managed by Adam DeGregorio
Thorns
Almost Maine
Written by John Cariani
Directed by Ella Smith and Kate Rossow
Stage Managed by Bridget Jordan
The musical “Thorns”, by Maria DeMerell is a dramatic one-act that tells the story of a mother-daughter relationship. The story takes place in a flower shop, where a woman named Iris (40-45 years old) is sitting across from an elderly woman, named Dahlia. Iris’ mother suffers from stage four cancer and Alzheimer’s. With only weeks left, Iris is putting in an order for floral arrangements for the funeral. Iris is the only member of her family left to care for her mother, because her father was not present and she is an only child, so she is doing this alone. Iris confides in Dahlia and reminisces about the life her mother led and the moments they shared together. Dahlia tries to empathize with the weeping Iris, but the nonstop questions from Dahlia just reopen Iris’s emotional wounds that haven’t healed yet.Cast
Iris………………………………………………………….Josie Demers
Dahlia…………………………………………………….Avery Meloche
Young Iris………………………………………………….Clara Althoen
Young Dahlia………………………………………………Dani Sherman
Florist………………………………………………………Vivian Briggs
Almost Maine
Welcome to Almost, Maine, a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States—it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. It’s just…Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same. ALMOST, MAINE: It’s love. But not quite.
Cast
Pete……………………………………………………Adam DeGregorio
Ginette……………………………………………………..Maddie Leach
East…………………………………………………….Caleb Drummond
Glory………………………………………………………...Judah Morse
Gayle………………………………………………………Dani Sherman
Lendall…………………………………………………………Josh Treat
Shelly………………………………………………………Nora Roycroft
Deena……………………………………………………...Flora McElroy
Marci……………………………………………………...Charlotte Malo
Phil…………………………………………………………….Nate Borel
Hope………………………………………………………..Hailey Cowan
Man………………………………………………………...David Fifelski
Suzette…………………………………………...Kate Rossow/ Ella Smith
Tech Crew
*Indicates Head Of Tech
Production Stage Manager
Jill Dorsey*
Assistant Stage Managers
Adam Degregorio - Deck Manager*
Erin Hudson*
Abby Fillion*
Bridget Jordan*
Nai Amber*
Lights
Lion Morse*
Cole Carlson
Maeryn Gillespie
Darren Cronstrom
Audrey Benson
Caleb Rossow
Sound
Caitlyn Hoffman*
Jason Mergler
Aly Robertson
Annabelle Barnes
Augustus Joy
Lavs
Emily Fawcett*
Zoe Harker
Cory Schimelfening
Evan Stranyak
Erin Hudson
Props
Abbie Moraschinelli*
Casper Romano
EllaSofia Leidy-Frausto
Nick Sherman
Eve Moore
Nai Amber
Willow Anderson
Costumes
Echo Suino*
Eve Lupa*
Sarah Gould
Aleigha Morse
Anna Lueken
Addison Lint
Arianna Fermann
Bridget Jordan
Hair
Maddie Leach*
Abbie Moraschinelli
Gabriella Treat
Aly Robertson
Abby McCleary
Caleb Drummond
Makeup
Kaela Laurin*
Moira Ferguson
Bella Madden
Ellie Barrick
Sylvie Neff
Publicity
Cam Arbour*
Maya Segev
Maya Roys
Cassidy McElroy
Rett Katz
Spencer Briggs
Abby Fillion
*Indicates head of tech