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Rollin’ into Fall Theater

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Brian_L_Morgan_20190925_BMG0165-751x500.jpg Eighth grader Dane Scott shows off the stolen diamond necklace. Brian L. Morgan.
Brian_L_Morgan_20190925_BMG0092-751x500.jpg Cowboys talk in front of the town saloon. Brian L. Morgan.
Brian_L_Morgan_20190925_BMG0315-752x500.jpg Eighth grader Elizabeth Hodges performs a dance for the crowd. Brian L. Morgan.
Brian_L_Morgan_20190925_BMG0503-751x500.jpg Fifth grader Addison Kane, sixth grader Katelin Browder, sixth grader Tessa Thomas, seventh grader Hardy Krehmeyer and eighth grader Daniel Lim campaign for Dusty (sixth grader Benjamin Erb) to become the town’s mayor. Brian L. Morgan.

An event that all theater fans get excited for in the beginning of the school year is the middle school fall play, especially one as engaging as this year’s “Wagon Wheels A-Rollin’.” The middle school show is always family friendly, and many people in the Wesleyan community rushed to get tickets. Like years before, Lencke Theatre sold out of seats for this show. “Wagon Wheels A-Rollin’” was an exciting and action-packed story about life in the wild western town of Vinegar Bottle. The cast consisted of a wide variety of characters, including cowboys, saloon girls and bandits. The play was directed by the middle school theater director Stephanie Simmons. Keep Reading

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Behind the Beauty

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Final-BATB-324x500.jpg Senior Lauren Bell designed the poster for Beauty and the Beast. Lauren Bell.
jaucqir-costume-1-667x500.jpg Senior Jaucqir Lafond showcases his Cogsworth costume. Sydney Anderson.
Brian_L_Morgan_broyles-750x500.jpg Coordinator of Theater Programs Steven Broyles directed "Beauty and the Beast" alongside assistant director Cameron Alexander. Brian L. Morgan.
Costume-Rack-667x500.jpg The costumes for Belle, Mrs. Potts and Lumiere receive final alterations. Sydney Anderson.
lauren-pavelec-667x500.jpg Senior Lauren Pavelec, who worked on costumes and also plays the character of a vase, tries on her costume. Sydney Anderson.
Brooks-667x500.jpg Senior Brooks Lalley, who plays Lumiere, gives a tour backstage. Sydney Anderson.
lloyd-667x500.jpg Senior Maddie Lloyd laughs with friends during the character parade. Sydney Anderson.
Mom-Ironing-667x500.jpg One of the "Drama Mamas" makes alterations for the actors and actresses. Sydney Anderson.
lauren-potts-667x500.jpg Seniors Lauren Bell (Mrs. Potts) and Lexi Mellott (Belle) pose with sophomores Elizabeth Stainback and Rachel McFarland (pepper and salt shakers) in their character costumes. Sydney Anderson.

“Beauty and the Beast” is a musical that allows all kinds of people to join together to bring a shared love of music and the arts to life. For this year’s musical, students from ninth to twelfth grade, as well as one fourth grader, have come together to bring this show to life. For three months, students, teachers and parents alike have worked tirelessly to make sure the show comes to fruition.

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