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Young Actors Deliver Delightful Comedy
Young Actors Deliver Delightful Comedy
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
The theatre room rained with laughter when St. Mary’s Catholic School Drama Club presented the comedy production of Knock, Knock by Kathryn Funkhouser and Jason Pizzarello on June 2, 3, and 4.
From the first moments of action, it was evident that the cast had fully immersed themselves in their characters. Their body language, gestures, and movements conveyed a great deal of emotion.
The play showcased incidents that diligent delivery people encounter on their job, which the cast creatively portrayed in hilarious ways.
These students are from Grades Seven to 12.
Tahlia Robinson said this is her first year of being in the club and shared that it was nerve-wracking at first, but later it became fun when she realized that she was bringing joy to the audience.
Drama teacher Mrs. Amanda Woitas explained that they have been practicing two days a week for three months. Before their first performance, they had a practice with the Grade Four and Five students at St. Martin’s Catholic School, where they learned a lot through that experience.
“I feel it was a very successful first night because we practiced right before the event. I feel they did so good!
Being in drama and performing helps students socially as it brings them out of their shell, and it gets them to be creative and learn teamwork. It is a fun group to be a part of, and they are well-fitted and are there for each other. I think drama itself is a good place for many people, even if they are scared of being in front of a crowd.”
Woitas closed by saying it helps students academically by practicing creativity and developing good memorization skills.
The cast were Isabella De Guzman, Izabella Howson, Alyssa Ezio, Bethany Bauer, Emmett Nelson, Erin Gehl, Kaelynn Muntz, Kira Konovchuk, Katie Knight, Tahlia Robinson.
Rylie Giebelhaus, Anastacia Charlton, and Kacie Kisilevich provided the tech help.
