The one act play will be Five Kinds of Silence

Why Five Kinds of Silence?

For me, it comes down to the play being about more than just theater. It allows us to address a social problem that isn’t talked about much – certainly at the high school level, but one that we know some students and parents are dealing with. Five Kinds of Silence is a play that can change lives – if nothing else, by some audience members realizing that they are not the only person to deal with the problem.

We will work on making our performances at McIntosh more of an event, with guests speakers and discussions after each show. I hope we can address such topics as how to get out of a bad situation and how people can help those who deal with domestic violence.

After the reading yesterday, I liked Women of Lockerbie more than I ever had before and I know we could do a great job with it. My emotional side wants to go with Lockerbie, but Five Kinds of Silence appeals to the educator in me – it’s too great of a learning opportunity to turn down. 

McCademy Awards

Thank you to everyone for such a great year! We had over 100 individual students and more than 20 parents involved in the three shows and I am so proud of all that they have accomplished. The awards below recognize some of the outstanding moments and contributions of the year. Again, thanks to everyone for all of the hard work and for having such great attitudes!

The Katie MacKeil Award goes to the student that everyone loves to work with – the person with the best attitude, the student who is always positive and friendly, and is happy to be part of the team, no matter how large or small the role. Awarded to Katie MacKeil

Best Choreography Under Pressure and Interference from the Director: Yasmeen Griffin

Best Pronunciation of Obscure Medical Terminology: Nicole Nipper

Most Thoughtful, Perceptive and Empathetic: Katy Laughlin

Best Bedside Manner: Kaylee Lloyd as Nurse Susie in Wit

Most Astonishing, Intelligent, Mature, Thoughtful and Moving Performance: Mikeila McQueston as Vivian

Most Awesome Costume Design: Mikayla DuBreuil for Meat Gone Bad

Most Willing to do Whatever it Takes to Get Things Done: Morgan McNally

Funniest Moment:  Sophie Miller for “Leave Roxy alone!” and Trent DeHart for “Pansy.”

Most Moving Moment: Maria McCranie as E.M. reading the Runaway Bunny to Vivian

Best Completely Improvised Soy-Based Character: Kalynn Henderson as Tofu

Outstanding Achievement in Writing: Kenzie Knudson for Georgia Peach

Best On-Stage Fermentation: Emily Bunker as Grape

The Jordan Iacovella Award is for the Best Performance of an Inebriated Character. Awarded to Jordan Iacovella for Cuke

Best Destruction of Props and Set: Jessie McCord as T-Bone

Best Singing While Risking One’s Life Suspended Above the Stage on a Possibly Unsafe Contraption Made from Rope and Spare Parts: Shelby Bock as Velma Kelly

Best Transformation for Lame to Rad – Whoo-Hoo!: Connor Lawhead as Leek

Craziest Theatrical Debut: Josh Andrew Mattingly as Rib Eye

Most Energetic Performance: Gregor Haas as Bacon and Lily Ramos as Drumstick

Best Crying in the Meat Section: Jennifer Chamblee as Pork Chop

Best Crying in the Produce Section: Kyle Hamlin as Onion

 

 

An open letter to Big Ham

Ms. Ham:

       It has come to my attention that you have plantnapped Zucchini, and that you are now threatening to peel her. In response, this open letter will be my first and only warning. As the more refined of the food groups, the produce section has given some thought to the motives behind this savage and unprovoked attack.

       Now, I understand that meat comes from animals, which in itself provides some insight to your barbaric behavior—since animals are not the most intelligent of creatures, perhaps your primal instincts are getting the best of you. We produce are also aware of the process of raising livestock, so perhaps you’re a bit hormonal. Knowing how easily hormones cloud one’s thought process, we will keep in mind that controlling impulsive desires takes time, patience, and maturity.

       Let me make this very clear: we will not hesitate to send in the more militant plants from our section. Return Zucchini or face the consequences of your uncivilized actions.

 Sincerely,

Lettuce Greenleaf

 

(Thank you Kaylee!)

Tickets for Meat Gone Bad

Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults. They can be reserved by emailing info@mcintoshtheater.org. Please email the number of tickets and the day you’d like to attend. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

Extra Show

Meat cast members – an extra show on Sunday, April 27 at 3pm has been approved. Please let me know ASAP if you would not be able to attend this show!