by Tyler Ryder
New Prairie High School put on yet another play, showcasing Doug Rand’s adaptation of the classic story of Peter Pan and Wendy.
The play was performed over three days, starting March 22nd and finishing on March 25th. The play was directed by NPHS senior Jake Mitchell.
In bittersweet news, Peter Pan and Wendy was the last performance ever in the original NPHS auditorium. With the new auditorium nearing completion, demolition has started on the current one. As a result, students are taking pieces of the stage and the auditorium room as a whole to remember all their time spent.
The plays the NPHS students put on help to get them more into the acting scene, like junior Ella Jasnieski who played Peter Pan.
“Peter Pan has for sure been one of my favorites,” said Jasnieski. “I think my absolute favorite show I’ve done was Alice in Wonderland just because I loved the atmosphere of it. I also really enjoy getting to student direct shows in the summertime,” she added.
Jasnieski is also involved in theatre productions outside of New Prairie.
“Outside of school I do shows with Young People’s Theatre Company, and I’ve done stuff with LaPorte Little Theatre in the past too,” said Jasnieski. “YPTC does four shows a year, typically I student direct two of those and I’m in the other two.”
Jasnieski had advice to offer those interested in any sort of theatre.
“To people interested in doing theatre, I’d say just go for it. The experience of being in a show is one of the best you’ll ever have, no matter what your role is. Work on standing out even as the smallest of characters. Also, the people around you are so supportive, never be afraid to ask for help. Do your best and good things will come.”
Student director Jake Mitchell also enjoyed the production, saying that he enjoyed the “creativity that was given by the cast every single day.”
Mitchell talked about his time directing.
“I have been directing for a short amount of time but I loved the growing process while doing it.” Said Mitchell. “My favorite part of directing was probably the sense of watching things slowly come together from a different view, rather than acting.”
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