PHN Drama Club has Done it Again

Feature
By Karson Schenk
Husky Herald Reporter

  PHN Drama Club has done it again, finishing off their straight show spectacular “Heaven Can Wait” and “Death by Dessert” last weekend.

  This year’s production was special because it was the first time two shows had been combined into one special night for the audience. Jam-packed with witty jokes and delicious intermission sweets, this year’s show was one to remember.

   After preparing for the past several months, starting in the end of september, their hard work has finally paid off. “I don’t know how the drama people do it, some practices go until around 11 or 12pm” Brooke Lavelle (‘18) said.

   Renee Barr, the producer and director of the two shows is excited about student involvement and program “I am thrilled with student involvement, it’s been fantastic.” Barr said.  

 “There were many challenges we faced in timing, and logistics. We had to make it right.” Barr said. With two casts and two tech crews to train, there was a lot of work that went into making this a reality.

  First was “Heaven Can Wait” based in the 1930’s, a story about a 22 year old boxer who is mistakenly taken to heaven before premature death only to find that he was destined to live 60 more years. In needing a new body to return to the living world, he would later find himself amidst a murder that would change his life forever.

 During intermission, the audience had the option to briefly meet with the cast and crew and enjoy a variety of desserts with hot coffee and water. A wonderful addition to bring the audience into the action while building anticipation for the next show to come.

  Lastly, “Death by Dessert” is a quirky, humorous show based around a murder in which the audience is given a chance to guess “Who dunnit”  themselves. People with correct responses were entered into a drawing to win free tickets to the 2015 Spring Musical.

 “This year’s play was tons of fun” Haley Eisenhower (‘18) said, a light board coordinator. With two shows, the audience was on the edge of their seats the whole ride.