Wheeling Park High School Freshman Play Takes the Stage on Tuesday
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WHEELING -- The Freshman Play is hitting the JB Chambers Performing Arts Center stage with "The Game of Tiaras" by Don Zolidis.
The students that are currently taking the class Introduction to Speech and Theatre have been working tirelessly to perfect their show to impress the crowd. The curtains will open at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the PAC theater at Wheeling Park High School.
Tickets will be sold for $5 at the door, however, all Ohio County students in possession of their student ID can attend the show for free.
"While in this class, I learned a lot about stage direction," said Siyan Lopez.
The class is taught by Mrs. Droginske, who directs the play and is also a speech and debate coach at Wheeling Park High School.
"These students have been working very hard learning stage combat techniques, their lines and everything else that goes into putting on a production. I am very proud of their hard work!" said Droginske.
"The Game of Tiaras" is a spoof on beloved story-book characters and the HBO hit show "Game of Thrones." When the queen of the kingdom decides to give her crown and her power away, her three daughters fight over who will be the next to rule the kingdom. The show includes the arguing to gain the love of the sought-after prince, action pact sword fights and lessons to be learned.
"I did some theater in middle school, and I've done some plays here and there, but in this class, I've become more comfortable with talking on stage," said Ella Wheeler.
"I was in the play 'Anne' in middle school, and I have also been a part of Grease. I have become much more comfortable with being up on stage and also facing the audience," said Stevie Williams. "I enjoy the cast members and getting to know my part, and I also love just getting to have fun with it."
Introduction to Speech and Theatre is a block course that teaches the new students at WPHS the basics of stage performance. Their knowledge is showcased by a play that is put on for the parents and friends and other family members of the new performers. The students have the opportunity to be in the spotlight or work the curtain, there are opportunities for every interest within the theater.
The student body, as well as the entire Wheeling community, has supported this tradition. Everyone is invited to come to tell all of the young actors to "break a leg" during their upcoming performance.