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.
Each show will get to perform twice the weekend of November 20th through 23rd! Each night is sure to be filled with excitement and laughter.
See you there!
Show Dates
Thursday
November 19, 2026 at 7pm
Friday
November 20, 2026 at 7pm
Saturday
November 21, 2026 at 7pm
Sunday
November 22, 2026 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.
PARKING INFORMATION!
Due to the construction at the front of the school, the main entrance is unavailable for use. The front lot is still available for parking, however you will have to use the side path to the left of the construction to access the new front entrance, which is near the commons. There will be signs by the path to help guide, there is a large sign outside the main door as well. The side teacher lot, off of Shield Rd, is also available for use, that is a short walk to the new main entrance.
2026 3D Productions
Thursday, November 19th & Saturday, November 21st Performances
Yellow Wallpaper
Written by Charlotte Perkins Gillman, adapted by Kathryn Funkhouser
Directed by Olivia Fleishans
Stage Managed by Gwen Harkness
Yellow Wallpaper follows a mother living with Postpartum Depression in the 1910s. Her husband, a doctor, locks her in their upstairs nursery, away from her child, and doesn’t allow her to write as a "cure" for her sickness. As the story progresses, Jane, the mother, becomes obsessed with the yellow wallpaper in the nursery. She begins to see women in the patterns of the wallpaper.
40 years later, Jane’s granddaughter, Eleanor, finds Jane’s diary, discovers family secrets, and inevitably reveals the truth about the family.
Cast
John........………………………………Colin Scruggs
Frank........………………….…………Nate Marques
Jane....………………………….……..…Charlie Loyer
Jenny..…………………....….……..Sophia Munson
Dorothy....…………………………....Elizabeth Cole
Eleanor..…………………………...………Lucy Platter
Women in the Walls:
Chloe Nowacki, Maggie Varitek, Romy Pinter, Azura Lane, Hailey Stedtfeld, Olivia Fleishans
Long Reflections on a Short Life
Written and Directed by Ryan Dec
Stage Managed by Maya Segev
Long Reflections on a Short Life follows Jack, a newly-dead 35 year-old who has just woken up in Hell. There he meets a being who guides him back through his life, forcing him to rewatch all of his memories, good and bad. Through this adventure, Jack is taken on the journey of a lifetime and may even find the deal to reclaim his lifetime
Cast
Jack........………………………………….Rose Steck
Past Jack........………………….…………Lila Sharp
Lizzy....………………………….……....Aria Johnson
The Secretary..………....…...Genevieve Meurer
The Director....……………………...Nate Marques
Emma..…………………………..…....Rainey Hauser
Jack’s Mom..……………….…......Elena Martinez
Haylee....……………………….……...Maggie Meek
Waiter/Doctor........…….………..Kenny Redman
Bartender....……………….….….……....Neko Estill
Three Blind Dates
Three Blind Dates follows Lilith as she faces the trials and tribulations that come with getting back out there. As her friend guides her through different dates that each end in disaster, she grapples with the existential dread that accompanies finding a life partner. Can she find her "other half"? Or, maybe, true love can only be found in the places you aren't seeking.
Cast
Lilith........……………………………….….Kate Ganas
Eve........………………….……………..……Cat Maust
Kelly....………………………….…….……....Ellie Treat
Amber..……………………..…....…...Rainey Hauser
Tyler....……………….……...Alexander Watkinson
Kyler..…………………………….…..…....Emily Fillion
Byler..……………….…………….....Hailey Stedtfeld
Skyler....………………………….….……...Eve Moore
Connor........…….………………..…..Joey Holleran
Mother....……………….….….…...Sophia Munson
Jahynn........…………………………….Cole Carlson
Acolyte 1........……………….………Elizabeth Cole
Acolyte 2....………………………...Mr. Wilbur Tong
Written and Directed by Jay Jones
Stage Managed by Piper Gyzm
Friday, November 20th & Sunday, November 22nd Performances
The Post Office
Written by Melissa Leilani Larson
Directed by Mai Kriesel
Stage Managed by Judah Morse
Bedridden by an unknown illness, Ash is stuck spending her teenage days inside. While she can’t physically travel the world as she dreams to, the world comes to her through a variety of strangers. She befriends these strangers and discovers that a post office is being built near her home. Her dreams begin to bloom into something that just might be attainable.
Show & Character Information
Cast
Ash........………………………….….Anna Evanchek
Badger........………………….…………Cody Philage
Maddox....……………………..…...Chloe Nowacki
Doc/Royal Physician..……………...Emily Fillion
Stranger....……………..……………...Clara Althoen
Sheriff..…………………………..………..Lucy Platter
Soldier/Herald..……………….….....Elliott Warren
Cheese Seller....…….……….……...Maggie Meek
Sage........……………………..………..Juliet Musleh
Muddy Death and Strudel
Written by Jason Pizzarello
Directed by Clara Althoen
Stage Managed by Jasmine Biggs
Muddy Death and Strudel by Jason Pizzarello is a sarcastic comedy about Edgar Beere, a man determined to plan his own Shakespearean-style death. He hires Bruno, a professional who specializes in unusual ways to die, to help him choose the perfect ending. As Edgar, his wife Martha, and Bruno debate everything from drowning to being eaten in a pie, their plans become increasingly ridiculous. But when Edgar thinks everything is finally settled, things take an unexpected turn.
Cast
Bruno........…………………………..….Cody Philage
Edgar........……………..……Alexander Watkinson
Martha....……………………….…....Phoebe Moore
Me Thinketh I Stinketh by William Shakespeare
Me Thinketh I Stinketh by Jack Canfora comedy about William Shakespeare as a young playwright in Elizabethan London. When we meet him, Will is discouraged after yet another rejection by his acting troupe and decides to quit showbiz altogether. That night in his sleep, he’s visited by three well-meaning but less than totally competent spirits who show him what great plays and sayings he will one day write if he sticks with it, and what the world would look like without them.
Character Descriptions
Cast
Shakespeare........………………….Triniti Wheeler
Spirit 1.......………………….…………Erik DeWester
Spirit 2....………………….……....Toren Watkinson
Spirit 3..……………………………....…...Ella Kovarik
Richard Burbage....………….…...Elena Martinez
Actor 1..…………………………………….....Ellie Treat
Actor 2 and Student 1..…........Kenny Redman
Actor 3....…………………….……...Josie Evanchek
Actor 4........…….………..……...Landon Schonert
Actor 5 and Student 2….……………...Eve Moore
Student 3………………….……..Cory Shimelfening
Written by Jack Canfora
Directed by Ella DeWester
Stage Managed by Cory Schimelfening
Tech Crew
*Indicates Head Of Tech
Production Stage Manager
Maya Segev
Assistant Stage Managers
Piper Gyzm
Judah Morse
Gwen Harkness
Cory Schimelfening
Maya Segev
Jasmine Biggs
Lights
Guest Lighting Designer Noelle Whipple (The Post Office, Muddy Death and Strudel, Me
Thinketh I Stinketh)
Lighting Designer Gwen Harkness (Yellow Wallpaper, Long Reflections on a Short Life)
Lighting Designer Michael Vanderschel (Three Blind Dates):
Echo Kiel*
Adam Eikmeier
Henry Wilson
Jocelyn Gauthier
Sound
Cole Carlson*
Dominic Schoenherr
Joey Stewart
Jaelynn Hill
Lavs
Alex Scheller*
Lauren Dudash
Haylee Meloche
Devin Scheller
Grace Gingell
Hair
Abby McCleary*
Libby McHugh
Ivy Krueger
Kathy Lynch
Lauren Dudash
Props
Natalie Benson*
Michael Treat
Ivy Francis
Madison Heffernan
Magnolia Mason
Ellie Ogg
Costumes
Avery House*
Nora Roycroft*
Lucy LeRoy
Fiona Dennis
Colton Kothe
Will Suppes
Makeup
Flora McElroy*
Maddie Mercier
Sophia Vuocolo
Kaitlyn McKelvey
Elinor Schultz
Publicity
Neko Estill*
Morgan Bell
Casper Romano
Sage Ritchie
Charlotte Ferrell