One Act Play advancing to regional contest

By Melissa McAnear

The cast of Children of a Lesser God, CHS’s One Act Play, will be stepping onto the stage at South Plains College in Levelland for regional competition on April 10.

They are advancing because of their three past performances.

The cast performed at area competition on April 3 at the Concert Hall Theater at Amarillo College.  They advanced from district competition at M.K. Brown Auditorium in Pampa on March 25.  The cast also performed for zone competition at Shamrock High School on March 20.

Director Dennis McMenamy said the Clarendon play was perfectly cast and that all the characters are believable.  The judges also agreed based on the awards the cast has received.

At the area contest, Eric Pitts was awarded Best Actor.  Sarah Ray and James Williams were named to the  All-Star cast, and Valerie Taylor was named to the honorable mention all-star cast. 

All members received honors at district.  Eric and Sarah were named Best Actor and Actress.  Robert Shelton, James, and Valerie were named to the All-Star Cast.  Melissa McAnear was named to the honorable mention all-star cast.

Eric was named Best Actor at zone competition.  Sarah and Robert were named to the All-Star cast.  Valerie was named to the honorable mention all-star cast.

The technical crew consists of Eloy Camacho, Ty Lewis, Tim Sears, and Jeremy Howard.  Understudies are Ronna Edwards, Brandie Lockhart, Matt Aaron, and Tim Leeper.

When they step on the stage in Levelland, Mr. Mac expects the play to be in their hands. 

“They have lived up to my expectations,” Mr. Mac said.  “Now they just have to live up to theirs.”