The cast and crew of “Noises Off” take a bow at Old Rochester Regional High School following the Drama Club’s recent performance. (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
MATTAPOISETT — Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to share that the Old Rochester Regional High School (ORRHS) Drama Club presented “Noises Off” over the weekend.
The show was held Nov. 21-24. In total, 62 students participated in the production as part of the cast and crew.
“What a fun and entertaining show!” Principal Devoll said. “Congratulations to all
members of the Drama Club for giving the community a memorable weekend!”
“Noises Off” was Director Brayden Fanti’s debut show at ORRHS and the sixth show for Assistant Director Sarah Whinnem. This is the first year they’ve worked together with the ORRHS Drama Club.
“I am abundantly proud to have my name attached to such a passionate group of talent both on and off the stage,” Director Fanti said. “This was the hardest show I’ve directed, and our cast and crew of students all came together to knock it out of the park. I can’t wait for the future with this club.”
The principal cast for the ORRHS Drama Club’s production of “Noises Off” included:
- Calder Eaton (12th grade) as Lloyd
- Charlotte Cook (11th grade) as Dotty
- Ava LaPointe (9th grade) as Garry
- Tenley Lane (10th grade) as Brooke
- Tessa Ripley (10th grade) as Poppy
- Maddie Detrani (11th grade) as Frederick
- Amanda Tomasso (11th grade) as Belinda
- Raegan Correia (11th grade) as Tim
- Grace Victoria (9th grade) as Selsdon
Shawn Elliott designed the lighting for the show, and John Farrell designed the sound. Volunteers Mike Eaton, Eric Osterday, and Erin Bednarczyk led set construction.
“Noises Off” is a theatrical farce by English playwright Michael Frayn. First published in 1982, the play is a behind-the-scenes look at a chaotic stage production populated with frenetic and unstable actors, a volatile director, and an overworked and overly emotional stage crew. Interspersed throughout the typical narrative structure of the piece are scenes from the play-within-a-play the group is performing: a tacky comedy called “Nothing On.”
“I would like to commend our Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club for their outstanding performances of ‘Noises Off,'” Superintendent Nelson said. “The cast, crew and production team all worked extremely hard, and we’re so proud of the show they put on for our community.”
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The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club performs “Noises Off.” (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club performs “Noises Off.” (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club performs “Noises Off.” (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
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