High School Theatre Controversy

A local high school theater sends out a plea for volunteers of all ages. In the planning for their yearly musical, the high schoolers realized that they not only don't have enough members to pull off such a performance, they also need donations to help pay for props and costumes and volunteers to help put sets together. This particular school has hit a rough patch this last year. During Christmas break, they suffered the loss of their drama teacher and biggest supporter to a long, heartbreaking battle against cancer. And if that wastn't enough, the participants in this club, now a student run affair, have lessened due to an extreme outbreak of mono throughout the school. These students have assessed that they need assistance and have mustered
up the courage to ask the community for help. If you have any experience with theatre and you are able to assist, you would be greatly appreciated. Even if you have no idea what you are doing, you can still be part of the process. Jobs include building sets, altering costumes, lighting and sound, ushering, or even just donating a few dollars. These students are trying to pull off a lot, but without help, they may not be able to. "Without the help of others, this production won't be possible. We're not asking for a lot. Donating just a small amount would go a long way," said Aurora Merlani, president of the drama club. If you want more information, you can contact the school or anyone in the drama club.