Dalton, Norwayne, Wooster earn superior ratings at High School Play Festival
DALTON − The setting for the annual One Act Play Festival on Jan. 24 was Dalton High School, where students from seven high schools displayed their talents and receive performance ratings from qualified judges.
Participating high schools in the Wayne County High School Play Festival, sponsored by Tri-County Educational Service Center, were Chippewa, Dalton, Northwestern, Norwayne, Triway, Waynedale and Wooster.
Each school received oral and written critiques, as well as, an overall rating from a team of adjudicators. In addition, an all-county cast member was named from each school.
The overall Superior ratings by the judges were:
Dalton High School’s production of “With Regards to Cooper Clawson’s Conscience” written by Bryan Starchman, directed by Robin Evans-DelCiappo
Norwayne High School’s production of “Stopping at Ellis Island” written by Thomas Hischak, directed by Beth Smith
Wooster High School’s production of “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” written by Don Zolidis and directed by Kristin Broda
Students receiving outstanding actor/actress recognition and named to the 2023 All County Cast were Hayden Ringle, Norwayne, for his role as “Hershel” in "Stopping at Ellis Island;" Caleb Singer-Holden, Wooster, for his role as “Jimmy” in "10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse;" Jaira Daye, Triway, for her role as “Contestant #1” in "Loving Every Nook and Granny;" Isaac Himes, Dalton, for his role as “Cooper Clawson” in "With Regards to Cooper Clawson’s Conscience;" Josiah Gillman, Northwestern, for his role as “Major General Stanley” in "Pirates;" Elizabeth Kindig, Chippewa, for her role as “Sarah” in "Paper or Plastic"; and Lane Miller, Waynedale, as “Sam” in "Rideshare Overshare."
Adjudicators were Brian Chandler, associate professor of Theatre Arts, University of Akron; Chiquita Mullins Lee, Ohio Arts Council Arts learning coordinator, and Ansley Valentine, associate professor of theatre, Indiana University Bloomington.
Coordinator of the festival was Dr. Michelle Muro, fine arts consultant for Tri-County Educational Service Center. Robin Evans DelCiappo, Dalton High School drama director, served as chairman for the Play Festival.
Other participating students were:
Chippewa: Elizabeth Kindig, Matthew Yeager, Mallory Good, Johnathan Spry, Rion Van Zile, Grace Kirkhart, Jacob Stewart, Payton Romano, Hunter Brinkerhoff, Hannah Schade, Paige Lattea, James Suso, Brennan Schade, Lily Harrington, Corbin Cunningham, Robin Jolly.
Waynedale: Destiny Valek, Logan Beam, Aubrey Pengal, Zack Pompey, Grace Cerniglia, Olivia Brown, Christiana Wilkinson, Paige Miller, Ben Reed, Tempy Lemon, Payton Stasko, Scott Decker, Brady Summers, Chloe Tullis, Conner Cunningham, Christina Miller, Sophia Keister, Abby Hile, Cyrus Howard, Lilah Beil, Lane Miller, Grayson Davis; Triway: Maria James, Josiah Styer, Jaira Daye, Rory Vipperman, Sophia James, Natasha Daye, Maddie Blevens, Bella King, Rory Vipperman, Natasha Daye, Sophia James'
Dalton: Analeia Hershberger, Trinity Holderbaum, Enten Guster, Isaac Himes, Marley Clark, Nolan Miller, Judah Hershberger, Brendan Lehman, Aaron Miller, Ava Nussbaum, Savannah Wenger, Callie Jones.
Northwestern: Steven LaGoy, Hayden Novak, Gabe Noble, Logan Garman, Carson Seabolt, Danielle Wilkes, Josiah Gilman, Kat Orosz, Olivia Richardson, Harmony Blake, Kristanna Bradford, Kelli Kearney, Kayla Hummel, Josey Thomas, Ella Hartsell, Braydan Springer, Jesse Evans, Mason Gray, Anna Gendron, Brooke McNeil; Wooster: Angelina Neavill, Lavender Drager, Stella Powers, Skylar Jerkins, Caleb Singer-Holden, Haakon Moninger, Brionna Fuller, Ashton Shamp, Rhiannia McDonald.
Norwayne: Ben Plain, Coen Giroux, Madisyn Harper, Mary Wysong, Gabrielle Conrow, Skyla Shepherd, Ben Morrow and Hayden Ringle.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Wayne One Act Play Festival features students from seven schools
