The Plainview One Act cast performed for the last time at the NSAA State Play Production competition held in Norfolk at Johnny Carson Theater on December 7.
The Pirates completed the day in 4th place at the Class C2 competition. The team had 171 total points with two fourths and a third from the three-judge panel.
Ravenna’s performance of “Chemical Imbalance: A Dr. Jekyll and Hyde Play” took first place honors with 180 points – two firsts and a second from the judges.
The Pirates had earned their state berth by taking the District One Act Championships in Creighton last week.
“I was pleased with our performance. This was a new experience for all of us and nerves were a little jumpy,” said head coach Michelle Mosel. “The stage is huge compared to ours, and the sound and light systems are different, so it would be easy to panic. However, my kids adapted quickly and had the audience in stitches.”
Six Pirates earned Best Performance awards: Rece Frahm, Weston Hoffman, Jacson King, Karter Lingenfelter, Brendan Weber, and Paige Norris.
“Qualifying for state was a goal we set back in September,” said Mosel. “It is so rewarding to attain that goal. It also builds excitement for next year. Lots of the kids have asked what play we will perform next year. I need a break before I can start thinking about it!”
This year’s cast and crew included:
Corben Kment
Katie Mauer
Reagan Choat
Weston Hoffman
Jordynn Frahm
Anika Robinson
Josie Choat
Guy Wortman
Rece Frahm
Jacson King
Morgan Nincehelser
Lenyn Ickler
Caden Ickler
Karter Lingenfelter
Brendan Weber
Ty Diedrichsen
Gage Walton
Abbie Kromarek
Paige Norris
Brooke Rafert
Madelynn Dougherty
Teya Boyer
Mallory Mauer
Hannah Darnall
Harrison Thor
Roni Prewitt
This year’s team was coached by Michelle Mosel and Derek Jueden.
Karter Lingenfelter, Jacson King and Brendan Weber (front row) and Rece Frahm and Ty Diedrichsen.
Oustanding Actor awards went to (l to r): Rece Frahm, Weston Hoffman, Jacson King, Karter Lingenfelter, Brendan Weber and Paige Norris.