January 13, 2010

Ritzville High School theatrical

production presented Thursday

A drama production by students in Ritzville High School’s theatre class is set for Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m.

The entire community is invited to attend the free performance at the Ritzville Grade School gym where the drama department will present the comedy production, Cinderella with the Commedia Players,” written by Lane Riosley and provided through the Pioneer Drama Service.

This inaugural voyage of the drama department features a comedy production. Commedia, better known in theatrical circles as Commedia dell’arte or the “comedy of art” means unwritten or improvised drama, and “implies rather to the manner of performance than to the subject matter of the play,” according to http://www.TheatreHistory.com.

Rosemarie Schultz, RHS English and theatre educator, will direct the production.

Ashleah Allen will serve as the assistant director and Katherine Wolf will handle the duties of stage manager.

“The kids have worked hard and are amazing,” Schultz.

The cast includes a roster of young talent from the halls of Ritzville High School: Krista Russell, Taylor Templin, Corrina Herrman, Katlyn Smith, PJ Carter, Marshall Fryberger, Heather Carruth, Brianna Seaton, Dylan Kiehn, Victoria Russell and Jared Tyler.

While the production is being offered free of charge, Schultz said donations would be gladly accepted to help generate funds for future productions.