The Crookston High School Drama Department held its final rehearsal on Wednesday night in the Crookston High School Auditorium in preparation for the upcoming production of Mean Girls Jr.
The play is based on the 2004 cult classic titled Mean Girls. The story is about a teenage student who moves from Kenya to the United States and experiences High School for the first time after being home-schooled. The story shows all of the highs and lows high school students face and some comical scenes that many high school kids can relate to. “The reason we chose this story is because it’s very current right now,” said Play Director Beth Carlson. “Phyllis (Hagen) and I spoke talked about how every year you have to look at who you have, and the people you think may be coming back. With seniors that graduate and getting new kids, and you never know who’s going to try out.”
Although this play is based on the original film, the Crookston Drama Department has put its own spin on it. Mean Girls Jr. is a musical that causes even more preparation than an outright play. “It’s been a good fit but a little crazy. It’s been a challenge, but I think they’re up for the challenge,” said Carlson. “All of the scene changes and the new costumes (that’s been a bit of a challenge), but we still have a couple of days.”
The showings will be presented this weekend at the CHS auditorium on April 12-14, with each curtain call beginning at 7:30 p.m. The cost to attend for adults is $8, and the cost for students is $5. Tickets will be available from cast members at the door.
19 students are participating in the production of Mean Girls Jr. Below is a list of the cast and crew.
CAST (CHARACTER/STUDENT)
Cady Heron, played by Jaden Newquist
Janis Sarkisian, played by Meliyah Durham Moore
Regina George, played by Rylee Anderson
Damian, played by Zac Plante
Gretchen Weiners, played by Maya Aguilar
Karen Smith, played by Haley Voss
Aaron Samuels, played by Elle Pierson
Ms. Norbury/Mrs. Heron, played by Shayla Azure
ENSEMBLE (CHARACTER/STUDENT)
Mr. Duvall/Shane Oman, played by Ciaran Mulvey
French teacher/Taylor, played by May Cuno
Rachel/Mrs. George/Marymount Contestant, played by Leah Johanneck
Assistant to the Director/Kevin G./Mathlete, played by Aspen Mendez
Glen Coco/Mathlete, played by Harrison Cameron
Sonya Acquino/Marymount Contestant, played by Sophia Fee
Mathlete, played by Emmy Johnson
SOUND AND LIGHTS – Grace Meiners and Nashelle Tellez Vazquez
SET DESIGN/PROPS – Trey Everett and Gary Stegman
DIRECTOR – Beth Carlson
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Phyliss Hagen
