To highlight the student body’s acting talent, the theater department will be performing two shows: a mystery comedy, and a romantic comedy on November 7, 8 and 9.
The two shows are the mystery come “Moriaty’s Daughters”, as well as the romantic comedy “Wait for Me”.
The two shows will be performed on the same nights in quick succession.
According to director Lori Maxwell she teaches her students the saying, “You’re always auditioning for your next role.”
The theater department is a place where commitment matters to the directors, according to junior Matthew Kennedy.
“They really do look for people who are committed to sticking at doing the shows,” Kennedy said.
When looking for a cast, Maxwell said it’s really about creating a “team and a family” atmosphere.
“Everybody feels welcome no matter what their talents are,” Maxwell said.
“Moriarty’s Daughters” takes place in London during the 1950s and also in London during the Sherlock Holmes stories in the 1800s.
The play deals with famous scenes in the Sherlock Holmes series, such as where Milverton and Lady Eva duel.
The part that takes place in New York City follows two sisters Louise and Lucy Worth on their journey to find their sister.
According to Kennedy, “Moriarity’s Daughters” is a mystery comedy about two sisters solving a crime to save their aunt.
The second play, Wait for Me”, is an original play written by Souderton alumna Katie Stoneback.
“This is a romantic drama with a good dose of comedy. The main character is Emily, and she’s perfectly happy with her life,” Stoneback said, “but then her dad marries someone else and she suddenly has three new siblings, and then her dad suddenly tells her that they’re moving and she is not happy about this.”
The story follows a high school senior from the Souderton/Telford area as she deals with family problems and having to move away from home.
Stoneback said the play is about family, and love. The main character Emily, a senior who is being told she has to move away from home.
During the show the audience learns of Emily’s great grandmother, Emma and learns about her story.
Stoneback has written other plays for Souderton as well, including “If There’s a Will There’s a Murder”.
“I wrote a murder mystery and it went well,” Stoneback said. “Now I am writing a romantic drama and it is going well.”
According to Maxwell the theater is a “place for everyone.”
Maxwell encourages people to try out for the shows. “You should never be scared. If you have no experience. Give it a shot. You only go through high school one time,” Maxwell said.
Kennedy also believes it’s never too late for theater. “ [The Fall play] is a lot of fun. I know a lot of people who, even if you’re a junior or a sophomore, [think it’s too late]. Do not think that,” Kennedy said.