Falling in Love with Drama’s New Play
Student actors perform “You Can’t Take It With You” for the first time at Pioneer
By Sydney Teves
Student actors perform “You Can’t Take It With You” for the first time at Pioneer
By Sydney Teves
Taking the audience on a fun-filled romp through a 1930s dinner party, Pioneer’s latest play, “You Can’t Take It With You,” showcased a family unconcerned with societal norms.
Chosen by director Ashley Coleman, the play follows Grandpa Vanderhof and his unusual family, the Sycamores. When Alice Sycamore gets engaged to her boss, Tony Kirby, who is also the vice president of her company, her family has to tidy up before they meet him and the rest of his family.
Math and physics teacher Colleen McDonough watched the play and loved the way it was performed, pointing out how she was able to see former students take the spotlight.
“I liked the quality of the acting and the humor of the play. It was very funny. I am teaching or I have taught about half the actors in the play. It is extremely enjoyable to see them shine and excel in another arena, another platform. It did what a play is supposed to do, it transported me to another place,” said McDonough.
Nola O’Brien, 9, came to support her peers and was pleasantly impressed.
“It was funny and interesting and at the end it had a good lesson. It also taught me something about life and I just enjoyed it and it was funny,” said O’Brien.
Audrey Furtado, 10, enjoyed the play and appreciated its plot and energy.
“I was very entertained and I loved how it was upbeat and diverse,” said Furtado.
The cast had an unforgettable experience performing “You Can’t Take It With You” and what the comedy taught them about both acting and the characters themselves.
Renee Boissier, 11, portrayed Mrs. Miriam Kirby and was delighted by the deeper meaning behind the characters.
“I think Coleman has wonderful taste in plays and each year we have some sort of play that really focuses on interpersonal relationships between the characters,” said Boissier.
The audience and the cast were entertained by the storyline of the play and loved how it was set up. One cast member who enjoyed the play was Josh Radzinski, 12, who played Grandpa Vanderhof.
“I do enjoy the play, it is funny, it is fun-filled and it’s certainly an adventure. This is a new show to me — it’s different than anything I’ve seen or heard of before,” said Radzinski. “When you think about it, it is such a simple story the way and the amount of detail that is put into each of the characters and the families, just makes it something so special and unique.”
Many young thespians auditioned, looking forward to a new and exciting challenge with this play along with working in unison to create something special with friends they enjoy acting with.
“I auditioned because I love acting on stage, it’s super fun,” Radzinski said. “Not only do I get to do something that I love, but I get to do it with the people that I enjoy doing it with most.”
“You Can’t Take It With You” showed on Oct. 23 through Oct. 26. Up next, Advanced Drama and the Glue Factory, a group comprised of volunteer alumni, teachers and parents, are taking on “Mamma Mia,” which will run from Dec. 4 to Dec. 7 in the PAC at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now at phsdrama.ludus.com.
Chosen by director Ashley Coleman, the play follows Grandpa Vanderhof and his unusual family, the Sycamores. When Alice Sycamore gets engaged to her boss, Tony Kirby, who is also the vice president of her company, her family has to tidy up before they meet him and the rest of his family.
Math and physics teacher Colleen McDonough watched the play and loved the way it was performed, pointing out how she was able to see former students take the spotlight.
“I liked the quality of the acting and the humor of the play. It was very funny. I am teaching or I have taught about half the actors in the play. It is extremely enjoyable to see them shine and excel in another arena, another platform. It did what a play is supposed to do, it transported me to another place,” said McDonough.
Nola O’Brien, 9, came to support her peers and was pleasantly impressed.
“It was funny and interesting and at the end it had a good lesson. It also taught me something about life and I just enjoyed it and it was funny,” said O’Brien.
Audrey Furtado, 10, enjoyed the play and appreciated its plot and energy.
“I was very entertained and I loved how it was upbeat and diverse,” said Furtado.
The cast had an unforgettable experience performing “You Can’t Take It With You” and what the comedy taught them about both acting and the characters themselves.
Renee Boissier, 11, portrayed Mrs. Miriam Kirby and was delighted by the deeper meaning behind the characters.
“I think Coleman has wonderful taste in plays and each year we have some sort of play that really focuses on interpersonal relationships between the characters,” said Boissier.
The audience and the cast were entertained by the storyline of the play and loved how it was set up. One cast member who enjoyed the play was Josh Radzinski, 12, who played Grandpa Vanderhof.
“I do enjoy the play, it is funny, it is fun-filled and it’s certainly an adventure. This is a new show to me — it’s different than anything I’ve seen or heard of before,” said Radzinski. “When you think about it, it is such a simple story the way and the amount of detail that is put into each of the characters and the families, just makes it something so special and unique.”
Many young thespians auditioned, looking forward to a new and exciting challenge with this play along with working in unison to create something special with friends they enjoy acting with.
“I auditioned because I love acting on stage, it’s super fun,” Radzinski said. “Not only do I get to do something that I love, but I get to do it with the people that I enjoy doing it with most.”
“You Can’t Take It With You” showed on Oct. 23 through Oct. 26. Up next, Advanced Drama and the Glue Factory, a group comprised of volunteer alumni, teachers and parents, are taking on “Mamma Mia,” which will run from Dec. 4 to Dec. 7 in the PAC at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now at phsdrama.ludus.com.