Standing “Tip Toe”

Senior Theo Downey

The Fall was Worth it: Everyone has been faced with a challenge that has felt impossible to overcome from where they’re standing. The theater department explored that feeling with their spring production “Standing Tip Toe.” The play follows Charley, played by senior Corinne Francis, who is the new director of a theater. She doesn’t know how to pick a production to put on, so she goes looking into the script box for an idea. However, in attempting to reach the script box, she loses her balance and falls, hitting her head and passing out in the storage room. There, the audience meets Finn, played by senior Gabe Nye, who is the omniscient and omnipotent spirit of the theater. Finn takes Charley on a wild ride through the different genre realms of theater in the hopes of helping her decide what kind of play to put on.

This play was a wonderful experience. It was hilarious and engaging, with endearing characters and a fast-paced plot. The message of the play was good as well, showing that taking risks-standing tiptoe-is worth it in the end, to jump in headfirst and work hard for the best outcome instead of worrying about all of the things that could happen. The play also worked to remind viewers what the heart of theater really is, at the end of the day: the performers.

The theater Director Sue Williamson put a personal spin on the end of the show that was very heartfelt. “I thought it was a beautiful tribute to a beloved golden era of OTHS theater,” senior Emily Swanson said. Many past theater members gathered on stage at Finn’s prompting, each with candles in hand to show the light that they bring to the stage and to the shows. There was also a slideshow during the show that showcased many pictures of past casts and fun times that Williamson had with all her casts and crews. “I was very entertained, and the slideshow was so cute,” senior Lauren Podman said.

Nothing, of course, was complete without a confetti cannon. The performers did wonderfully and put their hearts out on the stage. It was evident just how much theater means to them. “Being in OHS drama has been so rewarding and to do my last show alongside so many friends has been amazing,” senior Corinne Francis said. “I’m going to miss it so much.” It’s always a treat to see the fruits of such passionate people put on stage for all to see. Williamson was also able to show just how proud she is of her program, all the people that have passed through it and the lives that she has touched. The play was a good reminder that everyone should stand on their tiptoes sometimes, even when it seems like you might fall.

Now That’s Funny: Seniors Scarlett Pohar(left), Corinne Francis(middle), and Gabe Nye(right) all find themselves in fun costumes in comedy land in the first scene of the show.