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The talented young actors at Ramstein High School came together to perform in a light-hearted, funny comedy for the community last weekend.
The Ramstein Repertory Company, a group of dramatically-inclined students, performs a fall play every year at RHS for children, parents, teachers and anyone else interested in theatrical entertainment. The yearly production gives aspiring performers the unique opportunity to hone their acting skills while participating in a fun school activity. The cast members gain valuable experience in teamwork and responsibility that stays with them for the rest of their lives.
“The play has been a lot of fun to do,” said Daniel Flint, who is in this year’s ensemble. “It’s been a really great experience.”
The rigors of rehearsal can sometimes be overwhelming, but this group of artistic youngsters has risen to the occasion with enthusiasm.
“There’ve been ups and downs,” said Mandy Covington, another performer in this year’s play, “but you need those ups and downs to have a roller coaster.”
This year’s production, called “Play On,” by Ric Abbot, was a light, witty, fast-paced, play-within-a-play that had audience members rolling in the aisles. The play depicts the opening night of a community theater’s disastrous production and all of the mayhem leading up to it.
“The plot is basically amateur actors doing an amateur performance of an amateur play,” said Dan Nukala, a teacher at RHS and the director of this year’s performance.
This is reported to be Mr. Nukala’s last show at the school, as he is retiring at the end of this school year. He will be greatly missed, as his involvement in the yearly play has meant a tremendous amount to RHS. Mr. Nukala’s sponsorship has made this production possible for many years.
“We thank Mr. Nukala for all of his hard work and for believing in us,” said Mandy Covington upon giving the Repertory Company’s director a gift to show their appreciation. “We wouldn’t have been able to do this without him.”
The performance was certainly one to remember, filled with side-splitting one-liners and hilarious physical gags that left the audience cheering for more. This theatrical experience was definitely worth all of the time and effort put forth by everyone involved.
