Born to be Wild - all about animals, BHS drama Friday and Saturday
Bluffton High School's drama club presents "Born to be Wild," Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16-17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bluffton middle school cafetorium.
WATCH THE VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.
Ever wonder why your cat acts like he’s king of the world?
Or why flamingos stand on one leg?
Have you ever imagined what a spider would have to say to a fly just before devouring him, or what “small talk” sounds like when a cannibalistic female praying mantis goes on a date with a naïve male praying mantis?
Well, playwright, Bryan Starchman, has given the animals of the world a voice in this hilarious new comedy. You will get to see and hear what animals really think about us humans.
Stretch your imagination as you get ready to walk on the wild side.
Adult General Admission tickets are $3
Student General Admission tickets are $1
Performances are November 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. on the Middle School stage.
Tickets will be available at the door.
Cast includes:
Seniors - Kyla Dawson, Delaney Reineke, Jessica Brockert
Juniors - Emily Sycks, Rachel Woodruff, Emily Schwager, Andrew Hoff, Lauren Yost
Sophomores - Emma Burkholder, Erica Sheehan, Emma Woodruff, Darnell Boddie, Adel Sommers, Jack Neff
Freshmen - Cassidy Bush, Amy Nicole Warren, Sara Bertka, Dylan Whitlow.
Director – Kevin Gratz
Technical Director – Jason Yost
Costumes – Mary Gratz
Student Assistants – Kyla Dawson & Delaney Reineke
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