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L-S To Present Humorous Quarantine Play BY DAYNA M. REIDENOUER
t’s not every dramatic script that contains advice on using Zoom to present the play, but Don Zolidis’ “10 Ways to Survive Life in a Quarantine” certainly does. As the title suggests, the play was written during the shutdown earlier this year, and it is designed to be presented with only one thespian on camera at any time, just as might be expected during a quarantine. “We had a set limitation to use the Performing Arts Center: no more than 25 people at one time, maintaining a distance of six feet. We brought in small groups for rehearsals, so the entire cast has never been together,” said Susan Rettew, director of Lampeter-Strasburg (L-S) High School’s production of “10 Ways to Survive Life in a Quarantine.” Although the show is designed to be presented live via video conferencing, it has an allowance for prerecording, which is the route Rettew and technical director Ethan Moore opted to take. Each scene was shot individually, then pieced together to simulate a video call, Moore explained. The recording also utilized green screen technology to add backgrounds appropriate to each character’s setting. “We knew that we didn’t want to run the risk of a live Zoom production. As we all know, there can be too many technical difficulties,” Rettew remarked. “Taping each segment seemed to be the solution. The actors could tape as many times as needed until they felt comfortable with their scenes. (A) bonus was the ability to include more students in the cast.” A total of 23 students will appear on camera, with another six supporting the production as crew members. A facility dog will also participate in the show. Stuffed animals are called for in the script and
MOPC To Collect Operation Christmas Child Gifts BY DAYNA M. REIDENOUER
play starring roles in several retellings of “Shakesbear’s” plays. The play is zany - from becoming personally invested in the lives of squirrels to falling in love with inanimate objects - and sometimes poignant. It recalls the long lines at Costco and the toilet paper shortage from the spring, then offers a social commentary on the travails of online schooling. The overarching theme, however, is humor, which, along with grit and determination, might be the best way to survive a quarantine. Although the production is unlike anything the school has ever done, Rettew said it was important to offer a dramatic opportunity like other years. “We wanted the students to have some sense of normalcy in the fall, despite the hybrid schedule and the cancellation of other high school events,” she said. “All of the students involved work incredibly hard and are very passionate about what they do,” Moore added. “At the end of the day, we wanted to create an experience that all of the students would be happy to be a part of and to give opportunities for these students to show off their talents. We feel like we have set a fairly high standard for the quality of the productions we put on, and the students are always ready to step up to the challenge.” The production will be presented three times, just like usual, and there is a small fee to watch, said community relations coordinator Anne Harnish. Show times are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 14. Readers may visit www.l-spioneers.org, find the “L-S High School Fall Play” event at www.facebook.com/LS Pioneers, or search for “Lampeter -Strasburg” at www.eventbrite.com to register to watch the show.
Amidst all the changes this year, at least one event has stayed the same. Mostly. “The big difference is we’re offering curbside unloading. There’s no need to exit their vehicle,” said Dan Henry, speaking about the Operation Christmas Child collection event that will be
held from Monday, Nov. 16, to Monday, Nov. 23, at Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church (MOPC), 1199 Valley Road (Route 372), Quarryville. This is the congregation’s 12th year as a collection site. Each year, church and community members have typically dropped off about 2,000 shoebox-type containers filled with gifts of
Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church members packed shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child last year and will do so again this year.
toys and hygiene items for children. “That’s over 20,000 boxes,” Henry said. “ We’re excited at Middle Octorara because we have a new pastor (John Barlow), and his wife, (Kim), has been involved with Operation Christmas Child for many years. She brings some new excitement to the collection.” Directions for packing shoebox gifts are available at www.samari tanspurse.org/what-we-do/ operation-christmas-child. Individuals who do not want to pack boxes but want to donate items are welcome to do so, as MOPC will host a packing party on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 9 to 10 a.m. Shoebox gifts may be dropped off at MOPC on Nov. 16 from 8 to 10 a.m.; on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 3 to 6 p.m.; on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 8 to 10 a.m.; on Friday, Nov. 20, from 3 to 6 p.m.; on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon; on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m.; and on Nov. 23 from 8 to 10 a.m. See MOPC pg 7
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