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 21, 2024 at 7pm
Friday
November 22, 2024 at 7pm
Saturday
November 23, 2024 at 7pm
Sunday
November 24, 2024 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.
2024 3D Productions
Thursday, November 21 and Saturday, November 23 Performances
The Mouse and The Raven
Written by Tim Kelly
Directed by Caleb Drummond
Stage Managed by Charlotte Malo
The Mouse and The Raven
This comedy takes place in the local towns newspaper office, where three well known clubwomen discover obituaries are often written before ones demise, except for dates. They descend upon the writer and demand what is written about them. Over the objections from the writer they finally win after physically rummaging through her filing cabinets, leaving everything in a mess. Though they get what they want, what's written about them ends up not being to their liking but delivers hilariously to the audience.
Cast
Jennifer Newport……………….………………………………Hannah Kangas
Connie………………………………………………………….Haylee Meloche
Mrs. Bradbury…………………………………………………………Dane Lee
Mrs. Pilsbury…………….……………………………….Elena Bauer-Martinez
Mrs. Manoil…………………………………………………………….Mallory Pike
Electrician…………………………………………………………Emily Fillion
Radium Girls
Radium Girls: Competition Edition
Written by D.W. Gregory
Directed by Violet Vrsek
Stage Managed by Catie Hoffman
The radium girls is a very serious piece as it is based in reality. In the 1910s and 1920s the US radium company ruled the United States, with even the factory jobs themselves being high-end. This was because radium was thought to be a cure all, and the girls in the factories were in contact with it 5 days a week from 9-5. The long exposure to this dangerous element led to long term effects, and for some people, led to death. The story follows Grace Fryer and her attempt to stand up for herself and her co-workers but as we follow her journey, we begin to see the fallout from the nuclear affects this had on real people, as a dramatic re-enactment of what happens when you blindly trust your boss.
Cast
Cast List
Grace Fryer……………………………………………………….Judah Morse
Arthur Roeder……………………………..………………………Peter Hilliard
Harriet/MacNeil/Customer………..…...……………...………Olivia Fleishans
Kathryn/Shop girl……………………..…………………….....Abby McCleary
Irene………………………………………..……………………Eloise Berkey
Reporter …………………..………………………….Phoebe Moore
Wiley/Clerk……………………………………………………Hannah Kangas
Tommy ……………………………………...……………….Cooper Thompson
Von Sochocky………………………………………………….Brendan Sedlar
Store Owner/Photographer………………………………………Ella DeWester
Markley/Knef ………………………………………………….Rainey Hauser
Lehman/Berry ……………………………………...…………….Aidan Zeglis
Widow/Mrs. Fryer……………………………..………………….Sage Ritchie
Venecine Saleswoman/Shopper………………………………….Vicky Vellani
Lovesick Cowboy……………………………………..……….Spencer Collin
Diane Roeder/Sob sister………………………………………………….Bella Hartmann
Lee/Court……………………………………….……………………….Hal Stedtfeld
Flynn…………...…………………………………………….Chance McArtor
Harriet Martland...........................................................Catie Hoffman
Guns, Spurs, and Hooligans: a Postmodern Thesis on the Balance of Good and Evil
Written by Spencer Collin
Directed by Chance McArtor and Spencer Collin
Stage Managed by Abby Fillion
Guns, Spurs, and Hooligans: a Postmodern Thesis on the Balance of Good and Evil
A cowboy is killed in a duel after being wrongfully accused of cheating on his wife. After being resurrected by two angels, the 3 must figure out the truth and whether he belongs in heaven or hell.
Cast
Joseph……………………………………..Aidan Zeglis
Gunslinger……………………………….Brendan Sedlar
Stevie……………………………………………Allie Morse
Jiminy………………………………...Bella Hartmann
Patricia………………………………………..Abbi Kempf
Sally……………………………………………….Anne Ralls
Captain……………………………………………..Ellie Treat
Old Man McNugget…………………..Mike Fifelski
Lil Timmy………………….…………………….Dane Lee
Drummer……………...………Jade Batiyeva-Lepler
Trombonist……………….…………………Peter Hilliard
Pianist…………………………………...Sophia Stefani
Bartender……………………….……………….Mai Kriesel
Friday, November 22 and Sunday, November 24 Performances
Every Moment
Every Moment
Written and Directed by Kate Rossow
Stage Managed by Cassidy McElroy
Grace Phillips and Flynn Shepherd go on a journey together in Every Moment, a dramatic comedy written by Katherine Rossow. After reuniting with their old childhood diaries they become the narrators of their own lives, traveling through time to relive seven years of friendship and love. As they sift through old memories and emotions, their younger selves are brought to life in an imaginative way and the audience gets to watch their tragic love story unfold. We follow Grace and Flynn from their first meeting in 6th grade, through highschool and the trials of young romance, and at the end of their senior year they are two very different people. This show explores the highs and lows of young love and encourages audiences to savor every moment with no regrets.Cast
Grace……………………………………..……………….Maddie Leach
Teen Grace…………………………………………………….Cat Maust
Young Grace……………………………………………….Aria Johnson
Flynn…………………………………………...……………...Dane Lee
Teen Flynn…………………………..………………...Matthew Casavant
Young Flynn…………………….……….………..……….Caleb Rossow
SIX: TEEN EDITION
Music, Book, and Lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss
Directed by Adam DeGregorio and Emily Fawcett
Stage Managed by Bridget Jordan
Choreographed by Victoria Ward
Dance Captain: Josh Treat
SIX: Teen Edition
SIX is a contemporary retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII, each given a modern pop-star persona. The musical is told in concert setting, where each wife takes a turn sharing her perspective on her marriage to Henry VIII via song. The wives compete to determine who deserves to be the group's lead singer by deciding which wife suffered the worst fate. The show combines historical facts with a modern twist, with heavy themes of female empowerment and reinterpretation.
Cast
Aragon………………………………Charlotte Bachman
Boleyn………………………..………………..Echo Suino
Seymour………………...……………….Avery Meloche
Cleves………………………………………...Dani Sherman
Howard………………………………………Clara Althoen
Parr…………………………………………………Ella Smith
Tech Crew
*Indicates Head Of Tech
Production Stage Manager
Bridget Jordan
Assistant Stage Managers
Catie Hoffman
Cassidy McElroy
Charlotte Malo
Abby Fillion
Bridget Jordan
Lights
Lion Morse*
Audrey Benson
Nick Sherman
Maeryn Gillespie
Dexter Krueger
Cole Carlson
Sound
Annabelle Barnes*
Cory Schimelfening
Kate Ganas
Finn Nieman
Lavs
Jay Jones*
Nova Warf
Liam Lemon
Sarah Gould
Morgan Bell
Ellie Paxton
Hair
Maddie Leach*
Aly Robertson
Vicky Vellani
Abby McCleary
Ivy Krueger
Ellie Treat
Props
Piper Gzym*
Robert White
Neko Estill
EllaSofia Leidy
Casper Romano
Cam Arbour
Michael Treat
Lila Sharp
Eve Moore
Costumes
Abbie Moraschinelli*
Eve Lupa*
Kathy Lynch
Sean Grant
Addison Lint
Sage Ritchie
Avery House
Anna Evanchek
Allie Morse
Abby Nahorski
Makeup
Serena VanOrnum*
Ashtyn Nesbitt*
Flora McElroy
Clara Althoen
Maddie Mercier
Nora Roycroft
Lucy Platter
Publicity
Anna Lueken*
Diem Lee
Eli Johnston
Sam Jones
Adam Gochanour
Ben Alekseev