VWHS Theatre fall play this weekend

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Van Wert High School Theatre is making final preparations for their fall production George Washington Slept Here by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman.

Join the group this Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, at 7 p.m., in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center auditorium for an evening filled with laughter end enjoyment featuring the talented students of VWHS Theatre.

Melissa Bloomfield and Danielle Slagle are directing the fall play, with Hugh Saunier, Matt Saunier, and Josh Schumm serving as technical directors. Students have been working hard on blocking, developing their characterizations, painting, publicizing, and rehearsing since September.

The following students are a part of the cast and crew of the production: Sage Burden, Brittney Boaz, Tyler Nygren, Sarah Linser, Lexi Ayers, Lexi Lepper, Cade Chiles, Maggie Cripe, Haley Richardson, Madison Buecker, Rachel Davis, James Defore, LeAndryce Miller, Nathan Ireland, Alea Hill, Noah Miller, Matt Saunier, Shianne Baldwin, Samantha Brooks, Shelbee Miller, Kaylin Bledsoe, Olivia Wingo, Morgan Lahmon, Valerie Barnhart, Madison Turnwald, Hannah Bartley, Erin Richardson, and Olivia Mengerink.

Before the Saturday performance, from 4:30-7 p.m. in the high school commons, dine at the Wing Ding Dinner supporting the local Salvation Army. This event, sponsored by the VWHS Senior Class, costs $7 for an adult meal and $4 for a kids meal. Support VWHS seniors and the Salvation Army before the fall play.

VWHS Theatre is continuing to create, perform, and inspire the Van Wert community through the theatrical arts. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service in New York City.