HORNET’S NEST Proctor Academy | May 20, 2022 | Vol. 7 | Issue 9 IN THIS ISSUE:
Lily Picotte: Just Keep Swimming | Reilly Desmond: Morgan’s Message & Proctor Lacrosse | Carter Anastasia: Man of The Water, Corbett Leith
From Center Field to Center Stage By Jack Fickenscher
From cleats to costumes, the Proctor Academy baseball team will make their debut in the spring play, Shrek The Musical. Although it isn’t their forte, through dance lessons and rehearsals these ball players are making the most out of this opportunity. When asked why the baseball team is even in the school play, team captain of the varsity squad Donald McCarthy responded, “There were scenes in the play that needed numbers and when called to action, some teammates and I decided to step up. As a senior heavy group, we felt as though broadening our repertoire was a good move.” In total eight Proctor baseball players will perform in Shrek along with Coach Mark Tremblay. McCarthy shared more on the new role. “At times rehearsal can seem like an added commitment to our day, quickly transitioning from classes, to practice, rushing through dinner, then running to the dance studio. On the way over we remind ourselves that our best is needed to learn the part and that, like all at Proctor, attitude dictates outcome.” Donny smiled
and continued, “We like to share a few laughs, connect with students we usually don’t, and work through something we all struggle with. The cast of the play has been incredibly welcoming and flexible with our schedule, always adjusting to our presence with patience. As we move closer to opening night we are excited to perfect our scene and conquer our common fear of a public stage, all while being a small part of something bigger.” Shrek (2002) is an original movie of a hilarious and unusual friendship between an ogre and donkey who, while on a quest to reclaim Shrek’s swamp, are abruptly interrupted by true love. The baseball team’s part is described by Donald as “A dynamic singing and dancing scene when Shrek and Donkey enter Duloc and see the group of dancers (the baseball team) that welcome them to the all too perfect town.” Originally, the drama department was lacking actors, singers, and dancers to perform the spring school play, specifically in the dance scene Donald described. Dressed up as Duloc dolls, the baseball team performs a choreographed dance to