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ONE-ACT PLAYS

Schools participating in the One-Act Play program are divided into three classes. Class “A” and Class “B” schools

initiate competition at the region level. The winners from the region contests advance to the State Festival. The

Class “AA” schools automatically qualify for the State Festival.

In 2014-15, Class “A” schools presented plays which were humorous in nature while Class “B” schools presented

plays which were serious. Class “AA” schools presented plays without regard to whether the play was humorous or

serious in nature.

Statistics

REGION CONTESTS (“A” & “B” Schools)

Number of participating Class “A” schools from 7 Regions…..…. 33

Number of participating Class “B” schools from 7 Regions……... 48

STATE FESTIVAL

Number of participating “B” schools………………16

Number of “Superior” Class “B” plays……………...6

Number of participating “A” schools………………12

Number of “Superior” Class “A” plays……………...5

Number of participating “AA” schools…………….17

Number of “Superior” Class “AA” plays…………....8

Douglas: Kevin Plooster and Rebecca Harris

Huron: Molly Peffy and Haley Haagenson

Yankton: Pam Kallis and Keith Goeden

Sioux Falls O'Gorman: Teresa Fester and Kevin

Humke

Sioux Falls Washington: Micki DeCurtins

Brandon Valley: Melanie Sittig

Rapid City Central: Justin Speck and Joey Lore

Watertown (not pictured)

59th ANNUAL STATE ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL RESULTS Lorang Theatre, Sioux Falls O’Gorman

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

February 5-7, 2015

(Courtesy of SDPB)

STATE FESTIVAL CLASS “AA” SUPERIOR PLAYS

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CLASS “AA” PLAYS RATED SUPERIOR

Session VI—Friday February 6th 6:45—7:30

Douglas High School Presents:

Zink: The Myth, The Legend, The Zebra By: Cherie Bennett

Setting: The Africian Plains, Becky’s Home, Ashley’s Home, The Hospital, Becky’s School

Directed by: Kevin Plooster and Rebecca Harris

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Andreau Jensen, Ashley Strand, Emma Rasmussen,

Hailey Rick, Jonathan Brown

Becky Zaslow…………………………...Alicia Peel Papa Zeke/Ensemble…………………..Zachary Clark Zilch/Ensemble………………………...Jared Denke Zuzi/Ensemble………………………...Katie Jenkins Ice Z…………………………………Jacob Ranum Zip………………………………….Chance Hejde Zap…………………………………...Tess Enstad Dianne Zaslow/Ensemble…………..Rachel Blumhardt Ted Zaslow/Ensemble…………………...Austin Rick Lee Zaslow/Ensemble………………...Bradly Marcus Nurse Pat/Ensemble…………………..Taran Plooster Ashley Chaffin/Ensemble……………...Jordan Tower Sara Bowder/Ensemble…………….Raven Kennebeck Darlene Dunbar/Ensemble…………..Jaleece Raymond Mr. Belcher/Ensemble…………………Evan Slowick Shlep……………………………...Andrew Canaan

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Session VI—Friday February 6th 9:00—9:45

Huron High School Presents:

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow By: Christopher Cartmill

Setting: Very, Very Early Days of the Nineteenth Century

Directed by: Molly Perry and Haley Haagenson Student Directors: Max Mitchell

The Crew

Alyssa Schwartz, Avery Del Grosso, Bailey Harvey,

Brandon Haber, Courtney Hoogland, Daniel Stanfield,

Dustin Price, George Mitchell, Hailey Haber,

Juliana Smith, Mercedes Walton, Nick Mallon,

Nick Shields, Sam Gilbert, Sarah VanBurkum,

Tabitha Harmdierks

Washington Irving/Ichabod Crane………….Ben Halbkat Burgher Blander/Augustus Twiller/Musician ……………………………………….Gabe Ryland Dame Vanderdonck………………Lindsey Friedrichsen Heer Kessing/Bommel…………………..Trey Litwiller Heer Vanwart…………………………..Elijah Nelson Whitzit Acker…………………………..Jesse Iverson Dame Paterson/Miss Augustus Twiller……….Ehya Htoo Dame Vanwart………………………….Rachel Smith Little Miss Vanderdonck/Widow VanShaink ……………………………………...Allison Valero Katrina VanTassel………………….Cameron Schroder Brom VanBrunt………………………Ryland Balcom Balthus VanTassel………………………Grant Duvall Dame VanTassel……………………….Sara Wolfrom Townsperson.Musician……………………..Ben Ward Townsperson/Musician………………….Micah Brown

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Session VIII—Saturday February 7th 4:15—5:00

Yankton High School Presents:

Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein) By: Barbara Field

Setting: North Pole

Directed by: Keith Goeden and Pam Kallis Student Director: Grace Adam

Frankenstein……………………………….Sam Gusso Creature………………………………..Cade Newland Victor…………………………………..Andrew Pietz Adam…………………………………….Logan Haak Elizabeth……………………………Mikayla Trenhaile Professor Krempe…………………………..Jack Tramp

Alleysia Ugofsky, Amanda Gravholt, Cole Moderegger,

Danielle Gillis, Delia Padron, Denver O'Donnell, Dylan

Rausch, Gabby Slowey, Garrett Adam, Hailey Baugh,

Jaclyn Arens, Jenna Trail, Kaisee Murphy, Lily Fedde,

Maanny Valadez, Maggie Wallis, Micah Davenport,

Michael Haas, Mitch Riibe, Rachel Rucker, Reid Hunhoff,

Sam Carda, Selena Olvera, Taylor Wesseln, Tyler Novak

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Session II—Thursday February 5th 1:15—2:00

Sioux Falls O’Gorman High School Presents:

Bubble Boy: The Musical By: Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio

Setting: From Beautiful Palmdale to Niagara Falls

Directed by: Teresa Fester and Kevin Humke Student Directors: Gabrielle Ammann, James Nelson, and Taylor

Evans

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Mrs. Livingston………………………….Emmy Bear Mr. Livingston…………………………Bailey Lauret Little Jimmy………………………….Ben Gellerman Jimmy……………………………...Christian Heisler Chloe………………………………...Taylor Billion Mark…………………………………..Matt Billion Shawn…………………………….Christopher Schall Bus Kiosk Guy……………………….Phillip Petrasko Lorraine…………………………..Cassie Schoenhard Todd……………………………….Graham Sudenga Slim…………………………………….Josh Dardis Pushpahp…………………………...Samuel Maxwell Gil………………………………………Sean Miles Minister ………………………………...Luke Miller Saleslady………………………………Katie Kunkel Sheriff………………………………….Danny Fritz Deputy………………………………...Jackson Frey Bright and Shiny Ensemble………………...Mary Motz Bright and Shiny Ensemble………………..Luke Miller Bright and Shiny Ensemble………...Quinn Schoenfelder Bright and Shiny Ensemble…………….Shaylee Wilcox Bright and Shiny Ensemble……………...Josie Johnson Bright and Shiny Ensemble……………...Megan Kueter Bright and Shiny Ensemble……………Rachel Hickman Bright and Shiny Ensemble……………Hannah Messier Bright and Shiny Ensemble……………..Ben Gellerman Bright and Shiny Ensemble………………..Danny Fritz Bright and Shiny Ensemble………………Katie Kunkel Biker Ensemble………………………….Sam Billion Biker Ensemble……………………….Kelly Maxwell Biker Ensemble…………………………..Luke Fleck Biker Ensemble………………………...Anna Picasso Biker Ensemble……………………….Anna Andrews Biker Ensemble…………………….……..Anna Bear Biker Ensemble…………………….…...Abbie Pierce Biker Ensemble……………………....Phillip Petrasko Biker Ensemble…………………….…..Bailey Lauret Biker Ensemble………………………...Josie Johnson "Quarantine" Keyboard…………………..Nick McCoy "Quarantine" Drums………………..Christopher Schall "Quarantine" Guitar……………………...Sam Putnam

Ali North, Alyse Brown, Alyssa Rokusek,

Ambros Lokolong, Dylan Kalhoff, Erin Claussen,

Gabby Sudenga, Gabrielle Ammann, James Nelson,

Jamie Smith, John Brule, Joy Dahle, Kimberly Schulte,

Meghan Mieras, Mercedes Arnett, Peter Henkhaus,

Raina Knapp, Taylor Evans, Teresa Schnetter,

Teresa Schulte

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Directed by: Micki DeCurtins Student Director: Douglas Wilber

Session III - Thursday February 5th 6:00—6:45

Sioux Falls Washington High School Presents:

The Bully Plays: Nobody Nose (The Trouble I’ve Seen), The Bully Pulpit, Blue, Downhill

By: Barry Kornhauser, Dwayne Hartford, Gloria Bond Clunie, and Eric Coble

Setting: Various Locations, Present Day

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Clown 1 (Nobody Nose), Scott (Blu)…...Alex Schumacher Clown 2 (Nobody Nose), Michelle (Downhill)..Tayler Lenz Clown 3 (Nobody Nose), Mrs. Peterson (Blu) ………………………………………Morgan Mundt Noise-maker (Nobody Nose), Sam (Downhill)

…………………………………...Samantha Johnson Noise-maker (Nobody Nose), Blu (Blu)….Sara Rueschhoff Noise-maker (Nobody Nose), Lee (The Bully Pulpit) ………………………………………..Joel Peterson Barbara (The Bully Pulpit), Tasha (Downhill) ……………………………………….Amellia Klein Brian (The Bully Pulpit), Justin (Blu)………….Cal Cross Katie (The Bully Pulpit), Dee (Blu)………Cierra Spalding Jenny (The Bully Pulpit), Cynthia (Downhill) ……………………………………Miliyna Megosha Morgan (Blu)………………………..Angel Akurienne Emma (Downhill)………………...Madison Barthelman

Jacob Roth, Joseph Gerry, Kiley Lenz

Heather Kirkpatrick, Sabrina Simons

Session IV—Friday February 6th 8:00—8:45

Brandon Valley High School Presents:

Alice in Wonderland By: Anne Coulter Martens

Setting: Wonderland

Directed by: Melanie Sittig Student Director: Marina Gillespie, Megan Swets, and Erin Livingston

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Alice…………………………………Katie Wright Sister……………………………...Kirstyn Polasky White Rabbit……………………………Adam Else Cheshire Cat………………………Kjerstin Williams Caterpillar………………………….Kevin Huizenga Cook………………………………..Kianna Thelen Duchess ………………………………..Tate Green March Hare………………………….Joel Quanbeck Mad Hatter………………………….Greg Lundberg Dormouse……………………………Seattle Koepp Humpty Dumpty…………………….Braden Paulsen Tweedledee………………………….Jacob Hegland Tweedledum……………………..Chandler McGrath White Queen………………………….Emily Larson Queen of Hearts………………………Jessica Sadler King……………………………...Riley Duncanson Knave……………………………….Brandon West Wonderland…………………………..Riley Johnke Wonderland……………………………Isaiah Dietz Wonderland………………………...Caitlynn Runia Wonderland………………………..Ginger Wardlow Wonderland…………………………...Chloe Hauge Wonderland……………………….Jeanna Brandsrud Wonderland……………………….Lydia Eichelberg Wonderland……………………...Ashley Guthmiller

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Session I - Thursday February 5th 11:45—12:30

Watertown High School Presents:

Harry’s Hotter at Twilight By: Jonathan Dorf

Setting: Sporks

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Devyn Randall, Ericka Waxdahl, Margaret Bullis

Euphoria………………………….....Mikayla Kludt First to Go/Delivery Person/ Latkes ……..Shelby Kluver Randon Lunatic / Wacko…………....Darrin VanMeter Uptight-Know-It-All-Wizard-Girl…….....Alyssa Elbert Harry…………………………….....Lucas Thomas Rob………………………………....Tom Newman Stella…………………………..…..Kaela Newman Hot Shirtless Guy …………………...Gage Koistinen Edward………………………….....Kade Davidson Offstage Voice / Professor Bake…...Caitlynne Lancaster 1st Diner / Loxy……………………....Elise Schweer 2nd Diner / Corney/ Strambo………...Matt Leadabrand 3rd Diner / Leader of Hot Shirtless Pack ……………………………....Maxwell McDonnell Fine Diner………………………....Evelyn Flaherty Neville/ Alice/ Stork…………….…Kynsee Stricherz Dufus/ Dormouse …………….……..Konnor Hanson

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Session IV—Friday February 6th 11:45—12:30

Rapid City Central High School Presents:

CRISIS: On the Verge of Catastrophe By: Justin Speck and the Cast

Setting: The Early 1960s

Directed by: Justin Speck and Joey Lore Student Directors: Timarie Bergman and Judith Williams

The Crew

Alexis Delores, Ashley Hahn, Eric Bishop, Jared Leibel,

Jenna Severson, Kennedee Miles, Lacy Thormahlen,

Molly Boehler, Ross Oyler, Sequoyah Chavez,

Tarina Nye, Todd Graves

Lyndon B. Johnson/acting-singing ensemble …..Jake Babbe Reporter/acting-singing ensemble…………….Joey Bader Newsboy/acting-singing ensemble…………Brennan Brink Reporter/acting-singing ensemble………...Michael Bussell Rosa Parks/acting-singing ensemble……..Mariah Chisenga Martin Luther King/acting-singing ensemble …..Khalil Ford Mickey Mantel/acting-singing ensemble……..Matt Gaither young man/acting-singing ensemble…….…...Kyle Graves Reporter/acting-singing ensemble………..Kourtney Kirsch young girl/acting-singing ensemble……..Alexandra Kliche Major/acting-singing ensemble…………...Rourke Massey young woman/acting-singing ensemble ………………………………….Meredith McGowan NASA Commander/acting-singing ensemble ………………………………………Sam McKinney young woman/acting-singing ensemble…...Brandee Moore Coretta Scott King/acting-singing ensemble…Molly Morgan Khrushchev/acting-singing ensemble………..Ben Newman Soldier/acting-singing ensemble………...Johnathan Nickel Lee Harvey Oswald/acting-singing ensemble ………………………………………..Brad Niemann Russian translator/acting-singing ensemble...Lilia Nikolaeva Marilyn Monroe/acting-singing ensemble…...Bailey Quade Castro/piano player/acting-singing ensemble ……………………………………Richard Rigmaiden Cuban soldier/acting-singing ensemble…….Joey Rodriguez Soldier/acting-singing ensemble………………Noah Shay young woman/acting-singing ensemble……..Tessa Squires Alan Shepard/acting-singing ensemble…….Drew Stephens JFK/acting-singing ensemble……………….Adam Taylor Bobby Kennedy/guitar player/acting-singing ensemble …………………………………………..Jack Taylor Jacqueline Kennedy/acting-singing ensemble ………………………………………..Lauren Turley NASA Commander/acting-singing ensemble ……………………………………….Matthew Vidal Newsboy/acting-singing ensemble………..Albert Williams

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CLASS “AA" OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARDS TO INDIVIDUALS

Mitchell: AJ Krumholz, Macy Swanson, Connor Voeltz, Parker Vold

Watertown: Alyssa Elbert, Lucas Thomas, Tom Newman, Kaela Newman, Gage Koistinen, Kade Davidson

Sioux Falls O'Gorman: Emmy Bear, Christian Heisler, Taylor Billion, Matt Billion

Aberdeen Central: Shanae Doerr, Thomas Krueger

Sioux Falls Washington: Alex Schumacher, Taylor Lenz, Morgan Mundt, Amellia Klein,

Miliyna Megosha, Angel Akurienne

Rapid City Stevens: Charles Johnson, Sydney Jubie, Michael Lytle, Tristan Love,

Philip Telkamp

Brandon Valley: Kevin Huizenga, Kianna Thelen, Seattle Koepp, Braden Paulsen,

Brandon West

Spearfish: Christina Walton, Chandler Crane

Pierre T.F. Riggs: Louis Mehlhaff, Joni Willoughby, Austin Lentsch, Sarah Kanz

Douglas: Alicia Peel, Zachary Clark, Andrew Canaan

Huron: Ben Halbkat, Gabe Ryland, Cameron Schroder, Ryland Balcom

Sturgis Brown: Chris Wheeler, Amber Solaas

Brookings: Tess Owens, Matt Tietjen, Desmond Hanan

Sioux Falls Lincoln: Lorin Phillips, Drexton Trantina, Anna Stoh, Lauren Shaver, Noah Kutter, Helen Squyer,

Olivia Gordon, Haydon Hinsch

Yankton: Sam Gusso, Cade Newland, Andrew Pietz, Logan Haak, Mikayla Trenhaile

CLASS “AA” OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARDS FOR ENSEMBLE GROUPS

Sioux Falls O’Gorman High School Presents:Bubble Boy: the Musical Bright and Shiny Ensemble: Mary Motz, Luke Miller, Quinn Schoenfelder, Shaylee Wilcox, Josie Johnson,

Megan Kueter, Rachel Hickman, Hannah Meissier, Ben Gellerman, Danny Fritz, Katie Kunkel

Biker Ensemble: Sam Billion, Kelly Maxwell, Luke Fleck, Anna Picasso, Anna Andrews, Anna Bear, Abbie

Pierce, Phillip Petrasko, Bailey Lauret, Josie Johnson

"Quarantine" Band Ensemble: Nick McCoy, Christopher Schall, Sam Putnam

Brandon Valley High School Presents: Alice in Wonderland

Wonderland Ensemble: Riley Johnke, Isaiah Dietz, Caitlynn Runia, Ginger Wardlow, Chloe Hauge, Jeanna

Brandsrud, Lydia Eichelberg, Ashley Guthmiller

Brookings High School Presents: Don’t Say “Macbeth”!

Customer Ensemble:Esther Shmagin, Ben Hummel, Connor Lanning, Blanche Froelich

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STATE FESTIVAL CLASS “A” SUPERIOR PLAYS

Canton: Erica Stahl and Joie Jockheck

Flandreau: Kristi Fischer

Sioux Falls Christian: Matthew Groen

Aberdeen Roncalli: Stephanie Litzen

Bon Homme: Jessica Jensen and Linda Haar

(Courtesy of SDPB)

Rapid City Central High School Presents: CRISIS: On the Verge of Catastrophe

Entire Cast Ensemble: Jake Babbe, Joey Bader, Brennan Brink, Michael Bussell, Mariah Chisenga, Khalil

Ford, Matt Gaither, Kyle Graves, Kourtney Kirsch, Alexandra Kliche, Rourke Massey, Meredith McGowan,

Sam McKinney, Brandee Moore, Molly Morgan, Ben Newman, Johnathan Nickel, Brad Niemann, Lilia Ni-

kolaeva, Bailey Quade, Richard Rigmaiden, Joey Rodriguez, Noah Shay, Tessa Squires, Drew Stephens,

Douglas High School Presents: Zink: the Myth, the Legend, the Zebra

Combo Ensemble:Evan Slowick, Jaleece Raymond, Raven Kennebeck, Jordan Tower, Taran Plooster, Katie

Jenkins, Jared Denke

Family Ensemble: Rachel Blumhardt, Austin Rick, Bradley Marcus

Sturgis Brown High School Presents: The Grey Area

Chess Ensemble: Griffin Davies, Gabe Harms, Emily Linneweber, Abby Barker, Drew Concha, Rileigh

Kronmiller, Keith Grant, Brenden Van Pelt, Gwen Hoops, Jordan Smith, Erika Cerveny, Kyle Jones, Jordan

Mullen, Seth Gerberding, Samantha Colvin, Claire Scarborough, Kaylie Wheeler, Natalie Hilton

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Session II—Thursday February 5th 2:00—2:45

Canton High School Presents:

This is a Test By: Stephen Gregg

Setting: High School Classroom

Directed by: Erica Stahl

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The Crew

Adam Miller, Jade Myers, Jennifer Huber,

Mary Kate Beachler, Shayla White

Alan………………………………..Adam Roskam Lois ………………………………….Anna Schutte Mother……………………………...Sally Peterson Teacher……………………………..Clayton Sorum Evan……………………………….Michael Kolvek Chris………………………………Patrick Minihan Pat…………………………………Kacie Jacobsen Chorus 1………………………………...Evan Hilt Chorus 2…………………………….Morgan Smith Chorus 3……………………………….Matt Esche Chorus 4…………………………….Aryca Lothrop Cheerleader Student………………...Dayton Keyman Jock Student…………………………...Josh Lasley Angry Student……………………….Justine Zylstra Nerd Student………………………….Perry Kolvek The Voice………………………….Matthew Muller

Session III—Thursday February 5th 6:45—7:30

Flandreau High School Presents:

Romeo and Juliet: Werewolves vs. Vampires By: Royce Roeswood Setting: Transylvania

Directed by: Kristi Fischer

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Bailey Relf, Derick Veldkamp, Erica Behrens,

Morgan Jensen, Shanaya Lunday, Taylor Ryan,

Taylor White, Zach Stephens

Princess of Transylvania………………...Tomi Hagedorn Lady Wolfague………………………...Kiley Burggraff Benvolio……………………………..Savana Huntimer Tybalt…………………………………….Tessa Ryan Countess Vampulet………………………Randi Holiday Juliet…………………………………...Karissa Blum Nurse………………………………….Bailey Geraets Mercutio……………………………..Jared Dominguez Igor………………………………...Jordan Krumvieda Dr. Lawrence………………………...Mason Thompson Weird Sister/ Zombie…………………..Destiny Dahmen Weird Sister/ Zombie……………….Hannah Ahlschlager Weird Sister/ Zombie…………………..Makayla Welbig Vampire/Zombie………………………...Marilyn Allen Vampire/Zombie………………………...Megan Sayler

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Session V—Friday February 6th 12:30—1:15

Sioux Falls Christian High School Presents:

Small Actors By: Stephen Gregg

Setting: The School Drama Department and Emily’s House

Directed by: Matthew Groen

Student Director: Meghan Todd

Emily……………………………..Rebecca Hofer Jason……………………………..Micah Abraham Laura……………………………..Abbey Houchin Paul ……………………………….Nathan Bajema Samuel……………………………...Daniel Strand Mr. Phelps…………………………Isaac Anderson Aunt Kesia………………………….Lauren Alpers Wendy/Juliet………………………Elise Ackerman Romeo…………………………..Adam Greenfield Chorus………………………...Autumn Mortensen Chorus………………………….Rachel Rentschler Chorus…………………………….Connor Watley Chorus……………………………..Kelci Kooistra Chorus…………………………………Amy Harr Chorus………………………………..Micah Rens Chorus………………………...Selene Tinklenberg Chorus……………………………..Dalia Johnson Chorus…………………………...Joshua Erickson

Chorus……………………………...Emy VanZee

Session V—Friday February 6th 5:00—5:45

Aberdeen Roncalli High School Presents:

Amy’s Attic By: Raymond King Shurtz

Setting: Grandmother’s House, In Between, Amy’s Attic

Directed by: Stephanie Litzen

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Kalen Day, Michaela Olson

Grandmother/Lion………………………...Grace Allen Amy………………………………………Bailey Dix Coco………………………………………Keeli Bent Tosko……………………………………Isabel Litzen Clown………………………………….Danielle Hintz Clown………………………………...Matthew Sperry Clown…………………………………Nicole Wanttie Salvatore………………………………...Noah Knapp Vito/Ringmaster………….………….Collin Hilzendeger Lion……………………………………..Leah Norton Maurio (Acrobat)………………………..Ryan Marnette Landis (Acrobat)…………………………...Hosea Kost Miguel (Acrobat)…………………………Spencer Raap Ronda (Acrobat)………………………..Emily Buttolph Charlie (Acrobat)…………………………..Gabe Heller Ginger (Acrobat)……………………Whitney Rosebrock Ivan Anthony………………………………………….Andera

Session VII—Saturday February 7th 10:15—11:00

Bon Homme High School Presents:

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (from A Thurber Carnival

By: James Thurber Setting: Waterbury, CT and Walter’s Imagination

Directed by: Linda Haar and Jessica Jensen

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Clay Wittmeier , Jaclyn Rothschadl,

Jada Jones, Kade Hellmann, Bitzy

Mitzel

Narrator ………………………..Danielle Johnson Walter Mitty …………………………Tyler Kaul Mrs. Mitty ……………………..Carly Sternhagen Young Woman Pilot……………...Kelsey Hovorka Lt. Berg, Dr. Benbow……………...Carter Mecham Nurse……………………………..Allison Carda Dr. Renshaw ………………………Abby Bartlett Dr. Remington, German Leader ……….Jacob Olson Miss Pritchford-Mitford………….Maddie Schwartz

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CLASS “A” OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARDS TO INDIVIDUALS

Canton: Adam Roshkam, Anna Schutte

Flandreau: Karissa Blum, Bailey Geraets, Jaren Dominguez, Tegan Lacey, Anna Kiho

Beresford: Christian Wilson, Bailey Nelson, Sammy Patrick, Tiffany Hoffman

St. Thomas More: Evan Henderson, Abby Julian, Hannah Hanson, Parker Oleson, Audree Blankartz

Sioux Falls Christian: Rebecca Hofer, Micah Abraham, Abbey Houchin, Nathan Bajema

Miller: Trey Waldrop, Kendra Krosch, Sylivia Wieseler

Aberdeen Roncalli: Grace Allen, Bailey Dix, Keeli Bent, Collin Hilzendeger, Anthony Andera

Madison: Ella Graham, Jay Knutson, Cade Bruna, Olyvia Schuurmanns

Milbank: Jamie Mundwiler, Whitney Falk

Bon Homme: Tyler Kaul

Chamberlain: Madeline Tyrell, Caleb Menzi

CLASS “A” OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARDS FOR ENSEMBLE GROUPS

Canton High School Presents: This is a Test Students: Michael Kolvek, Patrick Minihan, Kacie Jacobsen, Josh Lasley, Justine Zylstra, Perry

Kolvek, Dayton Keyman

Chorus: Evan Hilt, Morgan Smith, Matt Esche, Aryca Lothrup

Sioux Falls Christian High School Presents: Small Actors

Chorus: Emy VanZee, Autumn Mortenson, Rachel Rentschler, Connor Watley, Kelci Kooistra, Amy Harr,

Micah Rens, Selene Tinklenberg, Dalia Johnson, Joshua Erickson

Aberdeen Roncalli High School Presents: Amy's Attic

Clowns: Danielle Hintz, Mathew Sperry, Nicole Wanttie, Isabel Litzen

Acrobats: Ryan Marnette, Hosea Kost, Spencer Raap, Emily Buttolph, Gabe Heller, Whitney Rosebrock

Bon Homme High School Presents: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (from A Thurber Carnival)

Danielle Johnson

The Everyone but Walter Mitty Ensemble: Carly Sterhagen, Kelsey Hovorka, Carter Mecham, Allison Carda,

Abby Bartlett, Jacob Olson, Maddie Schwartz

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STATE FESTIVAL CLASS “B” SUPERIOR PLAYS

Great Plains Lutheran: Eric Marten

De Smet: Jennifer Dobson

Chester Area: Jennifer Nelson and Velda Schneider

James Valley Christian: Kathy Hofer and Jill Mendel

Freeman Academy: Nanette Hofer

Castlewood: Adam Rudebusch

(Courtesy of SDPB)

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Session II—Thursday February 5th 12:30—1:15

James Valley Christian High School Presents:

Gossip By: Brian Hampton

Setting: Present Day High School

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Directed by: Jill Mendel and Kathy Hofer

Haylie Krogstad, William Waldner, Zachary Boltz

Teen Ensemble………………………..Evan Gross Teen Ensemble……………………….Cassie Koel Teen Ensemble………………….Abby Rose Miller Teen Ensemble……………………..Ethan Howard Teen Ensemble……………………..John Waldner Teen Ensemble………………..Marissa Brondsema Teen Ensemble……………………..Mitchell Dale Teen Ensemble…………………….Katrina Baltzer Teen Ensemble……………………Sean Hoffmann Tim………………………………...Jacob Gross Andy……………………………….Ryan Burket Gossip…………………………….Miranda Blom Dallas……………………………..Blake Mendel Kaine…………………………………...Savanah Gross Candy………………………………Brenda Wipf

Session IV—Friday February 6th 11:00—11:45

Freeman Academy High School Presents:

Steel Magnolias By: Robert Harling

Setting: Truvy’s Beauty Shop

Directed by: Nanette Hofer

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Truvy Jones……………………………..Emily Epp Annelle Dupuy Desoto………………...Clara Koerner Clairee Belcher………………………..Polly Carlson Shelby Eatenton Latcherie………………..Ashley Fink M'Lynn Eatenton…………………..Bethany Wollman Ouiser Boudreaux……………………..Brooklyn Ries

Austin VanDiepen, Brennan Waltner,

Ian Hofer

Session III—Thursday February 5th 7:30—8:15

Castlewood High School Presents:

Early Frost By: Douglass F. Parkhirst

Setting: Mansion Attic, 1952

Directed by: Adam Rudebusch Student Director: Sydney Moss

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Abigail Boner, Braydon Davis, Brooke Campbell,

Connor Kirwan, Jordan Popham

Louise…………………………Katherine Fischer Mrs. Clayton…………………..Kimberley Fischer Alice……………………………...Kendra Mack Hannah…………………………….Morgan Artz Lydia………………………………Saryn Artz

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CLASS “B” OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARDS TO INDIVIDUALS

White River: Rachel Astleford, Jewel Bordeaux

Plankinton: Shelby Vissia, Bekah Stanfield

James Valley Christian: Jacob Gross, Ryan Burket, Miranda Bloom, Blake Mendel,

Savanah Gross, Brenda Wipf

Timber Lake: Shaun Maher, Ethan Schaffer, Morgan Ducheneaux

Baltic: Matthew Skadsen, Molly Sittig, Michah Ries, Maddie Rusche

Castlewood: Katherine Fischer, Kendra Mack, Morgan Artz

Rapid City Christian: Nathan Brown, Jordyn McPherson

Freeman Academy: Emily Epp, Clara Koerner, Polly Carlson, Ashley Fink, Bethany Wollman, Brooklyn Ries

Lake Preston: Kiana Hoff

DeSmet: Nikki Berg, Ali Munger

Northwestern: Halle Sieve, Blake Toennies, Kate Finley

Highmore-Harrold: Tristan Ashdown, Rachel Houdek, Kaitlyn Hague

Rosholt: Brianna Anderson, Daniel MOrgan, Mollie Anderson

Parker: Catherine Leber, Lindsey Jones, Aaron Licht

Great Plains Lutheran: Abigail Bitter, Brooke Kannas

CLASS “B” OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARDS FOR ENSEMBLE GROUPS

James Valley Christian High School Presents: Gossip

Teen Ensemble: Evan Gross, Cassie Koel, Abby Rose Miller, Ethan Howard, John Waldner,

Marissa Brondsema, Mitchell Dale, Katrina Baltzer, Sean Hoffman

De Smet High School Presents: The Unknown Part of the Ocean

Sea Ensemble: Kryszian Hoffman, Michelle Wiese, Courtney Wendel, Sterling Berg, Michael Schipper, Jor-

dan Rusche, Maxwell Poppinga, Trinity Barnard

Chester Area High School Presents: Fighting Demons

Demon Ensemble: Madi Larson, Dakota Alfson, Mason Ottoson, Courtney Stewart, Dylan Opdahl, Jacob

Campbell, Cole Thielbar

Cast Ensemble: Bailley Schneider, Maddie Swift, Ethan Geraets, Greg Kahler, Zach Brown,

Jade Anderson, Jade Larson, Cole Pry, Ezra Hunter, Marissa Hanley, Laura Selman

Great Plains Lutheran High School Presents: And

Cast: Morgan Holien

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Directed by: Eric Martens

Session VIII—Saturday February 7th 3:15—4:00

Great Plains Lutheran High School Presents:

And By: Alan Haehnel

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Erin…………………………….Abigail Bitter Kayla/Julia……………………..Morgan Holien Kassie…………………………..Micah Schoer Angela……………………………Sierra York Lesley………………………….Tessa Petersen Natalie…………………………..Grace Asplin Ann………………………….Lydia Schroeder Kate…………………….………..Rachel Hoff Joe………………………………….John Sell Meredith/Donna……………Elizabeth Schroeder Carl/Brian………………………...Josh Finstad Lilly…………………………..Heather Boyum Danielle………………………Ashley Peterson Adrian………………………...Brooke Kannas

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Will Asplin

Directed by: Jennifer Dobson

Session V—Friday February 6th 3:30—4:15

De Smet High School Presents:

The Unkown Part of the Ocean By: Sheri Wilner

Setting: Carolyn’s Bedroom

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The Crew

Katie Schipper, Will Ostrander

Sophie………………………………….Nikki Berg Carolyn………………………………...Ali Munger Sea Woman………………………Kryszian Hoffman 1st Dolphin………………………….Michelle Wiese 2nd Dolphin………………………..Courney Wendel Giant Squid……………………………Sterling Berg Atlantis…………………………...Michael Schipper Starfish……………………………...Jordan Rusche Swordfish………………………..Maxwell Poppinga Sea Anemone………………………..Trinity Barnard

Session VI—Friday February 6th 8:15—9:00

Chester Area High School Presents:

Fighting Demons By: Angela Hill

Setting: Limbo—Somewhere that’s Nowhere

Directed by: Velda Schneider and Jen Nelson

Student Directors: Taylor Martens and Katie Masterson

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Alison Jungen, Ben Thielbar, Logan Hass

Angelic Spirit-Grace…………………..Laura Selman

Demonic Spirit 1…………………..Kristen Neumann Demonic Spirit 2……………………….Madi Larson Demonic Spirit 3……………………..Dakota Alfson Demonic Spirit 4…………………….Mason Ottoson Demonic Spirit 5…………………..Courtney Stewart Demonic Spirit 6……………………...Dylan Opdahl Demonic Spirit 7…………………….Jacob Campbell Demonic Spirit 8………………………Cole Thielbar Ellie……………………………...Bailley Schneider Cindy………………………………..Maddie Swift Cyrus………………………………..Ethan Geraets Milton………………………………...Greg Kahler Luke………………………………….Zach Brown Alice………………………………..Jade Anderson Tabitha………………………………...Jade Larson Arnold……………………………………Cole Pry Will …………………………………...Ezra Hunter Jezz………………………………..Marissa Hanley