Directed By:
STUDENTS
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Show Dates:
Thursday
November 16, 2022 at 7pm Friday November 17, 2022 at 7pm Saturday November 18, 2022 at 7pm Sunday November 19, 2022 at 2 pm |
Location:
Dexter High School Center for Performing Arts
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Ticket Information:
$15 for adults
$10 for students and seniors We are happy to accept cash, checks, and Go Fan. All tickets are sold for general seating. There is no reserved seating. |
Dexter Drama Directing "3D" Series
2023-2024 School Year
Dexter Drama Directing "3D" Series
Directors and Show Synopsis
Welcome to the page for the Dexter Drama Directing Series, affectionately referred to as “3D.” Now in its twelfth year, this production's 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 wonderfully blessed 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.
We are excited to get back to 3D with amazing shows! The weekend of the 16th each show will get to perform twice! Each night is sure to be filled with laughter and bundles of joy. See you there!
Thursday, November 16th and Saturday, November 18th Performances
Thursday, November 16th and Saturday, November 18th Performances
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Free Penguin
Written and Directed by Alec Althoen Stage Managed by Abby Fillion 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 List 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 |
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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 List Olive………………………………………………………..Kennedy Lint Dorian………………………………………………Jade Batiyeva-Lepler Margaret……………………………………………………….Emily Prall Edmund……………………………………………………Brendan Sedlar |
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Knights of Salvation
Written and Directed by Noah Wiseman Stage Managed by Nai Amber 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 List 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 |
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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. Cast List 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 |
Friday, November 17th and Sunday, November 19th
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Thorns
Written, Directed, and Composed by Maria DeMerell Stage Managed by Adam DeGregorio 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 List Iris………………………………………………………….Josie Demers Dahlia…………………………………………………….Avery Meloche Young Iris………………………………………………….Clara Althoen Young Dahlia………………………………………………Dani Sherman Florist………………………………………………………Vivian Briggs |
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Almost Maine
Written by John Cariani Directed by Ella Smith and Kate Rossow Stage Managed by Bridget Jordan 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 List 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 |
Crew List
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
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