South Dakota High School Activities Association State Championships

ONE ACT PLAYS - CLASS A
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State One Act Play Festival
Brandon, Feb 4 - Feb 6, 2010

Class A Superior Play Coaches
Stephanie Litzen, Aberdeen Roncalli; Mary Begley, Vermillion; Shane Heilman, Lennox; Regan Pugh, Todd Coundy; Michael Smith; Harrisburg

THURSDAY Dell Rapids High School presents: Perfect by Alan Haehnel Setting: Present Day - Home and School Bethany.....................................................................Alysha Solberg Mom..........................................................................Hillary Sward Dad...........................................................................Scott Selken Woman, Teammate, Jack........................................................Callan Martin Librarian, Doobad, Celia, Claire, Bob........................................Breona Dobesh Reverend, Umpire, T.V.Cop, Stuart, Danny......................................Michael Luke Mrs. Butterman, Lilly, Barb, Terry, Melinda, Commercials....................Jada Entringer Lisa, Mega-Girl, Stacy, Michelle, Marsha, Commercials, Counselor...............Joci Hansen Jenny, Laura, Commercials, Teacher..........................................Laine Mitchell Morgan, Commercials, Sarah...................................................Amanda Kahler Director(s): Sharon Mitchell Student Director(s): Stage Jordan Stone Aberdeen Roncalli High School presents: Junk by Maire Rigg Setting: Great-grandparents' empty house; 1940's USO Dance Club; Park; Dining room Aaron...........................................................................Joe Kienow Cate..............................................................................Zoe Cope Ellie (sibling).............................................................Abby Ostrander Rose..........................................................................Grace Heller Mark.........................................................................Charles Gould Jim.......................................................................Thomas Gallagher Ellie (grandma)............................................................Kaitlyn Randall Marcia......................................................................Annika Mattern Hazel (grandma Ellie's mother).............................................Elizabeth Lewno Director(s): Stephanie Litzen Student Director(s): Elizabeth Lewno Stage Michael Hartze, Alyssa Wherry, Joe Mehlhaff, Jenna Croymans Chamberlain High School presents: I Never Saw Another Butterfly; a cutting of the full-length play by Celeste Raspanti Setting: Theresienstadt Ghetto (Terezin), Czechoslovakia, WWII Ghetto Member/Musician I.....................................................Katelyn Moore Ghetto Member/Musician II.................................................Michael Krogstad Ghetto Member/Musician III....................................................Julia Larson Loudspeaker I/Guard I.........................................................Tyler Saxton Raja Englanderova..............................................................Debbi Jones Loudspeaker II/Guard II.........................................................Max Tyrell Renka.....................................................................Courtney Mueller Irena Synkova.............................................................Elizabeth VanErt Child I......................................................................Kelli Swenson Child II...................................................................John McQuistion Child III....................................................................Zach Peterson Child IV...................................................................Chris Rodriquez Mother...................................................................LaShana Leiferman Pavel........................................................................Kolton Harris Father.........................................................................Tanner Hall Vera...........................................................................Kayla Byers Erika/Zedenka................................................................Emilia VanErt Irca.......................................................................Briana Thompson Rabbi............................................................................John Dunn Ghetto Member.............................................................Elizabeth Martin Ghetto Member.................................................................Emme Barrett Ghetto Member.................................................................Sarah Fisher Ghetto Member....................................................................Ryan Howe Honza Kozek.................................................................Nathan Iversen Director(s): Trisha Burke and Holly Pusch Student Director(s): Hilary Carruthers and Ryan Howe Stage Elizabeth Martin, Emme Barrett, Ethan Powell, Jesse Grey Owl, Sarah Fisher, Stevee Champagne, Katie Hines, Matt Denke, Chelsea Turgeon Lead-Deadwood High School presents: The Choice by Keith Melcher Setting: an Institution; a park Dr. Shepherd..................................................................Anna Emanuel Cynthia...................................................................Keersten Simmons Roger.........................................................................Joseph Jones Tom..........................................................................Taylor Miller Jarrod.........................................................................Eli Corbett Figure in White......................................................Shelby Krueger-Woller Figure in Black.............................................................Logan Sulentic Director(s): Barbara Fosheim, Andy Shaw Student Director(s): Stage Joel Fundaun, Zach Fox, Xavier Glover, Cole Burrington Vermillion High School presents: The Arkansaw Bear by Aurand Harris Setting: The present. Somewhere in Arkansas Tish..........................................................................Sarah Axtell Mother....................................................................Steffani Donahoe Aunt Ellen....................................................................Julie Renner Star Bright 1.................................................................Hannah Ford Star Bright 2 ................................................................Garret Olson Star Chorus......................................................................Leah Geis Star Chorus....................................................................Holly Irwin Star Chorus...................................................................Krissy Zalud Star Chorus....................................................................Sam Pearson Star Chorus...................................................................William Card Star Chorus.................................................................Cassi Schaffer Star Chorus................................................................Mackenzie Stone Mime...........................................................................Rosie Ahmed Magician......................................................................Joe Bob Geis Dancing Bear......................................................................Joe Ford Ringmaster.....................................................................Randy LaMie Little Bear....................................................................Nathan Ford Musician...................................................................Rose Steinmeyer Musician......................................................................Allison Howe Musician.....................................................................Rachel Axtell Musician..................................................................Megan Schliesman Musician...................................................................Janelle Solberg Musician......................................................................Paul Granaas Director(s): Mary Begley Student Director(s): Samantha Cooper Stage Cassi Donahoe, Mathew Martin, Ellen Hanson, Courtney Eidem, Paige Myron FRIDAY Baltic High School presents: Freak by Angela Hill Setting: Circus Sideshow Sissy-Snake Lady..............................................................Brianna Foss Bella- Disfigured............................................................Danya Johnson Damien- Illusionist/Demon...................................................Josiah Aberson Lilly- Fat Lady................................................................Ellie Hofer Twyla- Tattoo Lady...........................................................Amy Haagenson Benny- Bat Boy..............................................................Austin Schmidt Flora- Twin.................................................................Maggan Froseth Fauna- Twin.................................................................Shalece Brende Kitty- Cat Lady...........................................................Brittany Baysore Monique- High School Girl....................................................Katelyn Breen Maniacal Max- Sideshow Manager.............................................Bill Joneschiet Squeky- Tricycle Clown..........................................................Tyler Carr Billy- Balloon Clown.........................................................Dayton Larsen Esmeralda- Fortuneteller.....................................................Shelby Nuncio Vivian- Former Bearded Lady....................................................Alexis Howe It- Masked and Caged...........................................................Megan Brink Happy- Masked Clown........................................................Amanda Syverson Jane Doe- Next Victim..........................................................Kadie Knopf Director(s): Tara Melmer Student Director(s): Stage Nicole Loe, Heidi Moen, Susan Wallrich, Birttany Wilson, Shelby Rusche Todd County High School presents: Choices by The Walden Theater Young Playwrights Setting: The Present - high school campus and various character homes Anne, 'B', Duncan Conrad................................................Jenn Whipple Riley Becky, No Problem, The.........................................................Tia Barraza Paul, John....................................................................Caleb Larson Meghan, Katherine, 'C', Shy Girl, Brigid....................................Nellie Two Elk Tory, 'A', Ashley............................................................Shaydel Engel Switchblade........................................................Matthew Her Many Horses Legacy.........................................................................Tyler Allen Little Man.......................................................................John Knox Director(s): Reagan Pugh, Halee Engel Student Director(s): Stage Keith Whipple Riley, Hehaka Nunpa Great Plains Lutheran High School presents: Special Guest by Donald Elser Setting: A drably furnished living room of an indigent farmer. Edward......................................................................Joseph Weseloh Nora Andrews................................................................Emelia Enquist John Andrews...............................................................Benjamin Roloff Robert Norton..................................................................Jacob Reich Elaine Madison...........................................................Alicia Guthmiller Director(s): Eric Martens Student Director(s): Alicia Guthmiller Stage Taylor Kannas, Matthew Schmidt Webster High School presents: The Strength of Our Spirit: The Vision of Anne Frank by Cynthia Mercati Setting: Amsterdam Holland and various locations during WWII Older Miriam...................................................................Megan Garry Nazi Soldier 3/Mr. Presser/Johann..............................................Taylor Huwe Nazi Soldier 1..................................................................Andy Sauer Nazi Soldier 2................................................................Jill Swanson Actor/Elie/Mother.........................................................Morgan Gaikowski Mrs. Goudsmit/Actor..........................................................Kelsea Chapin Younger Miriam.................................................................Annie Gruba Liese.........................................................................Lexy Johnson Rachel...................................................................Christine Fosheim Rilke/Actor.............................................................Anastasiya Sydoruk Director(s): Linda Wegleitner Student Director(s): Stage Kellie Fosheim, Casey Brooks, Nick Hofer Lennox High School presents: Booby Trap by Ed Monk Setting: A clearing in a forest somewhere in Eastern Europe. The time is in the near future. The Soldier (Private Pete Galen)..........................................Elias Youngquist Caitlyn......................................................................Katie Plucker Major Harris....................................................................Josh Allen Captain Gruss...............................................................Simeon Gilbert Tom.........................................................................Trevor Cartner Cathy...........................................................................Sabra Nice Lieutenant Karseski.........................................................Jillian Jensen Drill Instructor................................................................Trent Haan Caitlyn's Mother................................................................Kelsey Lee Corporal Wagner..............................................................Amanda Miller The Professor.............................................................Meghan Beukelman Sister Anne.....................................................................Janae West Abby.....................................................................Chelsea Kappenman Molly......................................................................Alyssa Estenson Mark......................................................................Tyler Youngquist Stephanie......................................................................Katie Leins The Soldier's Mother........................................................Jacey Wittrock Director(s): Shane Heilman Student Director(s): Stage Trever Harrington, Kyle Hoogestraat, Rachel Raysby SATURDAY Bon Homme High School presents: The Sequence by Vincent Delaney Setting: 100 years from now Mother ......................................................................Amanda Putnam Kim ............................................................................Kate Koch Carl ..........................................................................Dave Sestak Father.......................................................................Daniel Vellek Matron......................................................................Tennille Hixon Assistant....................................................................Brittany Tycz Richard.....................................................................Bradley Cihak Amanda ....................................................................Elizabeth Karge Jasmine.....................................................................Anna Robertson Eve..........................................................................Kelsey Mesman Director(s): Linda Haar and Bernard Kastein Student Director(s): Stage Peter Ruppelt - Follow Spot, Marshall Kniffen - Lights, Brady Rothschadl - Sound Harrisburg High School presents: Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl Setting: Modern Day Eurydice....................................................................Caitlin Hanson Orpheus.......................................................................Jacob Miller Father.....................................................................Collin Townsend Lord of the Underworld........................................................Brett Bauman Henchman......................................................................Kyle Glazier Grandmother.................................................................Samantha Olsen Twin Stone....................................................................Sadie Jensen Twin Stone..................................................................Morgan DePerno Big Stone....................................................................Ashley Gaspar Loud Stone.....................................................................Jackie Webb Little Stone.................................................................Molly Schulte Chorus/Practitioner.........................................................Autumn Krueger Chorus/Practitioner..................................................Savannah Chasing Hawk Chorus/Practitioner...........................................................Kyle Heppler Chorus/Practitioner........................................................Rachel Andresen Chorus/Practitioner...........................................................Emily Zimmer Chorus/Practitioner.........................................................Jessica Skogen Director(s): Michael Smith Student Director(s): Stage AJ Steele, Ross Penning, Justin Oppold Madison High School presents: Midnight Wax by L. Don Swartz Setting: A wax museum in Niagara Falls, New York, present day Gordon Midgett.................................................................John Winter Herbert Midgett...............................................................Josh Vosberg David.......................................................................Quinton Nelson Caroline.......................................................................Emily Caron Terry Barker.............................................................Stephanie Jarrett Lois..........................................................................SaRena Freet Headless Horseman............................................................Rebecca Sunde Red Death...................................................................Megan Bordewyk Mr. Hyde.......................................................................Mara Stroud Prince of Darkness..............................................................Avery Comp Witch..........................................................................Abi Johnson Grim Reaper...................................................................Kallyn Bloom Coroner, Patron................................................................Tina Hammer Detective, Patron.............................................................Mandie Graff Patron......................................................................Clare Schubert Director(s): Anne Elisa Brown, Doug Sahr Student Director(s): Nikki Seitz Stage Justin Goth, James Clarke, Brittany Williams, Kaitlyn Walker, Danielle Lemme, Shelby Skinner, Kelsey Warns, Sarah Maberry, Carlye Williams, Alisha McKibben, Elizabeth Bowers, Ryan McIntyre, Kat Russum, Katie Stemper Belle Fourche High School presents: Reflections in the Dark by Derek Olson Setting: Present Day - Cooper Residence Jenny Langer...............................................................Cheyenne Pettit Jonathan Cooper.........................................................Aaron Schanzenbach Marilyn Cooper...............................................................Heather Jones Joel Cooper...................................................................Zach Christy Kim Cooper..................................................................Alisha McNally Lisa Cooper.....................................................................Emily Carr Roger Cooper...............................................................Nathan Schreier Lea Rowsdower............................................................Rebecca Bronemann June Talbot..................................................................Allison Verry Bridget Nelson............................................................Whitney Bridgers Director(s): Derek Olson Student Director(s): - Stage Kendra Barrett, Dalton Petit, Chelsey Groseclose, Rachel Paul, Nathan Collins, Tyler Carr, Michael Aker, Natalie Pope, Samantha Fuller, Andrea Babbs Photos by Tessa Richmond, Brandon Valley HS Thanks Tessa!

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