Spring has arrived, so that means the spring play will be coming up. This year’s play is called “A Nose for the News”. Mrs. Walder is the director of the play, along with student director, senior Brittany Bruinsma. Walder said, “I chose this play because it has light humor and allows a lot of students to be involved.” There will be two performances of the play held, everyone is welcome to come. It will be on April 23rd, one at 4:00 p.m., and another at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for students. Activity tickets are accepted.
Mrs. Walder said, “I think that the play has a positive role for the entire student body and the community. Even the students who do not participate in the production are able to join in on the fun!” Being in the play benefits the students in different ways, Mrs. Walder said, “The students learn how to express themselves in many ways and gain experience [to speak] in front of people.”
A Nose for the News is about the news station manager of WDHS, Cyrano, who is played by, sophomore Kyle Pederson, who has a very big nose and is trying to be the new co-anchor of the show. Roxanne, who is played by, sophomore Jerra Olsen, is the news anchor looking for a co-anchor. Also in the running for the new co-anchor position is “the new guy” from the mail room and is not the brightest guy, Chris, who is played by, senior Mark Sherman.
Dolores, sophomore Alyssa Becht, is Roxanne’s assistant, and is always by Roxanne’s side. Senior Lyndsey Mack, who plays Martha, is the stage manager of the news station. Claire, freshman Krista Zellner, is an announcer for the news. Freshman Tom Cook plays Mr. Gauche who is the evil owner of the news station. Penelope is a child to Mr. Gauche, who is played by sophomore Hailey Schake. Flip Flagstone, is a weatherman, played by sophomore Matt Hotzler. Senior Taylor Toben plays Spice Spencer, who is a sportscaster.
Droopy the Clown, is played by freshman McKayla Reppe, who is has a depressing clown show. Bret, played by freshman Fred Noem is a newswriter. Sophomore Briana DeBoer, plays Ramona, who has her own cooking show, and is a poet wannabe. Lisa, who is played by sophomore Hillary Lopez, is the producer of Ramona’s Cooking Show. Freshman Shannon DeBoer, plays Victoria Valvert, who is a news anchor for the rival station WEHS. Adam Desenfants and Ben White are helping with tech. Breanna Stoltenburg, Caitlyn Brandt, Brandi Hanten, Stephanie Stee, Mara Nieman, Tasha Gniffke, and Brittany Bruinsma is helping with props and make-up along with the cast of the play.
“A Nose for the News” is based on the story of Cyrano de Bergerac. He is a swordsman and poet, and has a very big nose. Cyrano is known in Paris for his bravery and charm. The Cyrano in “A Nose for the News” bases his life around Cyrano de Bergerac, since he also has a big nose. Cyrano is trying to be the new co-anchor of the news anchor Roxanne, but she is looking for someone more attractive. “The new guy”, Chris, is who she is looking for. While this is going on, Mr. Gauche, the evil owner, is trying to make the ratings go down.
Practices are held Monday through Thursday morning at 7-8 a.m. and sometimes Fridays. They’re held in the morning so that way people who are involved in activities after school still have the opportunity to be involved. Practices are held in the big gym on the stage and in Mrs. Walder’s room. Practice helps to learn lines, blocking, timing, and to put it all together.
Mrs. Walder said, “I think that the play has a positive role for the entire student body and the community. Even the students who do not participate in the production are able to join in on the fun!” Being in the play benefits the students in different ways, Mrs. Walder said, “The students learn how to express themselves in many ways and gain experience [to speak] in front of people.”
A Nose for the News is about the news station manager of WDHS, Cyrano, who is played by, sophomore Kyle Pederson, who has a very big nose and is trying to be the new co-anchor of the show. Roxanne, who is played by, sophomore Jerra Olsen, is the news anchor looking for a co-anchor. Also in the running for the new co-anchor position is “the new guy” from the mail room and is not the brightest guy, Chris, who is played by, senior Mark Sherman.
Dolores, sophomore Alyssa Becht, is Roxanne’s assistant, and is always by Roxanne’s side. Senior Lyndsey Mack, who plays Martha, is the stage manager of the news station. Claire, freshman Krista Zellner, is an announcer for the news. Freshman Tom Cook plays Mr. Gauche who is the evil owner of the news station. Penelope is a child to Mr. Gauche, who is played by sophomore Hailey Schake. Flip Flagstone, is a weatherman, played by sophomore Matt Hotzler. Senior Taylor Toben plays Spice Spencer, who is a sportscaster.
Droopy the Clown, is played by freshman McKayla Reppe, who is has a depressing clown show. Bret, played by freshman Fred Noem is a newswriter. Sophomore Briana DeBoer, plays Ramona, who has her own cooking show, and is a poet wannabe. Lisa, who is played by sophomore Hillary Lopez, is the producer of Ramona’s Cooking Show. Freshman Shannon DeBoer, plays Victoria Valvert, who is a news anchor for the rival station WEHS. Adam Desenfants and Ben White are helping with tech. Breanna Stoltenburg, Caitlyn Brandt, Brandi Hanten, Stephanie Stee, Mara Nieman, Tasha Gniffke, and Brittany Bruinsma is helping with props and make-up along with the cast of the play.
“A Nose for the News” is based on the story of Cyrano de Bergerac. He is a swordsman and poet, and has a very big nose. Cyrano is known in Paris for his bravery and charm. The Cyrano in “A Nose for the News” bases his life around Cyrano de Bergerac, since he also has a big nose. Cyrano is trying to be the new co-anchor of the news anchor Roxanne, but she is looking for someone more attractive. “The new guy”, Chris, is who she is looking for. While this is going on, Mr. Gauche, the evil owner, is trying to make the ratings go down.
Practices are held Monday through Thursday morning at 7-8 a.m. and sometimes Fridays. They’re held in the morning so that way people who are involved in activities after school still have the opportunity to be involved. Practices are held in the big gym on the stage and in Mrs. Walder’s room. Practice helps to learn lines, blocking, timing, and to put it all together.
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