Get ready for an evening of mystery and humor as Midview High School presents its fall play, Mark Cutler’s “Doctor Death”! Directed by D. Justin Bilewicz, III, with assistance from Marci Saxon, our talented drama students are set to bring this entertaining production to life, showcasing their skills for the community.
"This is my first year as the Drama Advisor for Midview High School, and I cannot be happier with this talented group of students,” said Bilewicz. “These students all have risen to the occasion and have created a fun and hilarious madcap play. "Doctor Death" is a goofy ensemble piece show that will make you ask "Who done it?" all while laughing at these "Clue" like characters. I strongly encourage everyone to see exactly who Doctor Death is and to figure out this daffy dilemma performed on the Midview High School stage.”
Set aboard a yacht in the French Riviera, this merry murder mystery unfolds as guests discover they are marked for a madman’s vengeance when Old Maid cards arrive, each detailing their doom. With time running out on the slowly sinking yacht, can they unmask the fiend and escape? Thrill follows chill in this madcap melodrama of hideous revenge.
Who could the malevolent mastermind be?:
Linda Luscious (played by Taylor Bishop, sophomore)
Victor Valor (played by Jared Spriestersbach, senior)
Bartender Margarita Martini (played by Madelyn Czellath, sophomore)
Steward Queenie Quill (played by Hanna Beese, junior)
TV Hostess Wendy Windy (played by Julianne Myers, junior)
Shy secretary Portia Peck (played by Amelia Colosimo, sophomore)
Sleazy Ritchy Raunchy (played by Silas Moore, freshman)
Private Eye Harry Hulk (played by Brayden Peters, junior)
Math Expert Sibyl Service (played by Veronica Filipiak, sophomore)
Wrestler Minnie Mountain (played by Ariel Wandra, junior)
Actress Fanny Flop (played by Molly Cleis, senior)
Aerobics Advocate Jillian Jogger (played by Aubree Marchant, senior)
Public showings will be held in the Midview High School Kubuski Gymnasium on Nov. 8 and 9 from 7-9 p.m. and on Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at midview.hometownticketing.com/embed/all. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for senior citizens, students, or thespians.
“I’m just really proud of this group,” said Magnolia Jackson, Midview junior. “For a lot of the cast members, this is their first big speaking role. They have worked really hard to play a bigger role and are doing a great job. This is also my first show as a stage manager, so I’m excited to be in a leadership position and experience running the show.”
This production has been made possible through the hard work and collaboration of many talented students behind the scenes, including:
Student Tech Heads:
Magnolia Jackson, junior (stage manager)
Chloe Bender, sophomore (assistant stage manager)
Bella Colosimo, senior (hair and kakeup)
Alana Foose, junior (hair and makeup assistant)
Hayden Winslow, senior (lights and sound)
Nicholas Hubbard, senior (lights and sound)
Lexi Culbreth, sophomore (set design)
Molly Knarr, junior (costumes)
Taylor Price, senior (costumes assistant)
Carter Evans, sophomore (props)
Student Tech Crew:
Ameila Baker, freshman
Heath Bier, freshman
Allen Snider, junior
Megan Tyson, sophomore
Gabriel Kocher, freshman
Imani Billingsley, sophomore
Alison Winslow, sophomore
“With this being my senior year, I would just like to say thank you to the Midview Drama community,” said Aubree Marchant, Midview senior. “The friendships I’ve made in this program have helped me to succeed in high school and come out of my shell. These people have been my second family for four years. They have all been so welcoming and kind. I feel at home on this stage, and I really appreciate everyone who has been a part of that.”
”Doctor Death” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. For more information or questions regarding the upcoming play, please contact jbilewicz@midviewk12.org or msaxon@midviewk12.org. To learn more about Midview Local Schools, visit www.midviewk12.org.