State One Act Cast Busy Writing Their Play
With the State One Act competition approaching, drama students have begun writing their show, “All for One.” Continue reading State One Act Cast Busy Writing Their Play
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Behind the Curtain: Assistant Technical Director
To the audience, Central High Theatre looks nothing shy of perfection. But once the curtain closes what goes on behind the red velvet? Senior theatre student Caden Lefler gives a glimpse at what Central High Theatre looks like behind the curtain. Continue reading Behind the Curtain: Assistant Technical Director
One Last One Act
The State One Act Festival is a unique experience for participants. Two seniors reflect on what made it so special. Continue reading One Last One Act
Hermes Rides Heelys’ Glory in One Act
In the recent one act ‘Zeus on the Loose,’ Josh French used Heelys to portray Hermes, igniting nostalgia for the dangerous shoes. Continue reading Hermes Rides Heelys’ Glory in One Act
Drama Club Hosts 14th Holiday Hugfest
The Drama Club is famous for its rituals and traditions, and its traditional Holiday Hugfest is celebrating its fourteenth rendition. Continue reading Drama Club Hosts 14th Holiday Hugfest
Professional Actors Can’t Match Cobblers’ Wizardry
On the heels of Central’s production of Wizard of Oz came an off-Broadway production. In the eyes of reviewer Abby Donnelly, the students’ production was better. Continue reading Professional Actors Can’t Match Cobblers’ Wizardry
Drama Season Offers Strong Female Roles (and Lots of Them)
‘The Crucible’ auditions kick off a theatre season brimming with strong female roles. Continue reading Drama Season Offers Strong Female Roles (and Lots of Them)
Students Audition for Romeo and Juliet
Central’s students are auditioning for Romeo and Juliet and applying in overwhelming numbers to build the set. Continue reading Students Audition for Romeo and Juliet
Cobblers Up Close: Max Frost
You hear him tapping, you see him in the plays, but who is the real Max Frost? Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Max Frost
The Best Seat in the House: a Guide
Central’s theater holds 800 seats and director Justin Speck claims there isn’t a bad seat in the house. We’ll give him that, but it leaves a question open: which is the best seat? Continue reading The Best Seat in the House: a Guide
Central High School Showcases Spring Play
By Cassie Knickrehm and Leah Emerson Central High School’s award-winning Drama department will be presenting their final play of the year on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week. The comedy The Man Who Came to Dinner features Ben Newman as Sheridan Whiteside, a man who goes to dinner at the Stanleys’ and brings turmoil to their lives. “The play is humorous in a witty … Continue reading Central High School Showcases Spring Play
Cobbler Capers Reveal Central’s Depth of Talent
By Ally Green The hit of the recent Cobbler Capers, was the advanced theatre & performance (ATP) class putting on a Miss America Pageant. This skit went on throughout the night between acts with hosts Lacy Thormalen and Richard Rigmaiden, Bailey Quade as Ms. Alaska, Matt Vidal as Ms. California, Kaleigh Crumb as Ms. Kansas, Brennan Brink as Ms. Hawaii, Max Frost as Ms. Maine, … Continue reading Cobbler Capers Reveal Central’s Depth of Talent
Cobblers Up Close: Lily Crooks
By Caroline Zakhari Lily Crooks joined the drama club at Central High School because she thought it would make high school fun. At least, that’s what her mom and other members of her family told her, and they were right. Her sophomore year, therefore, was particularly fun, as she was a part of three plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The One Acts, and Pinocchio. Not … Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Lily Crooks
For Some Cobbler Actors, There Is No Off-season
By Sydnee Conroy and Sydney Engesser Often times people are sympathetic to the tough practice the football team had preparing for the big game, but they might easily forget to acknowledge the hours the drama students put in preparing for the big show. During a production, drama students will practice Monday through Friday late into the night, and one week before show-time they will conduct … Continue reading For Some Cobbler Actors, There Is No Off-season
Drama Club Wrapping Up Cuckoo Rehearsals
Story by: Tanner O’ Neil & Mr. Sheehy; Photos by: Tony Sloat What most people don’t know about theatre is what hard work it is. Right now students are in the making of Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, a play adapted for the stage by Dale Wasserman. The play features a cast of 17 students and involves a production crew of 42. … Continue reading Drama Club Wrapping Up Cuckoo Rehearsals
Students’ Thoughts on “Sherlock Holmes” Auditions
by: Jacob Mobley As many people know, this week were the auditions for the Central High Theater production of Sherlock Holmes. The audition process can often be a long process and a couple of sleepless nights for those students waiting in anticipation. This year the auditions soared by in a great deal of excitement. After the normal auditions on Monday and Tuesday, I sat down with … Continue reading Students’ Thoughts on “Sherlock Holmes” Auditions
