Spring Play

     This month, the Chadron High students will be performing the play, "The Baker Street Irregulars." The play will be performaned on April 24th and 25th at 7pm and the 26th at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The play, a mystery and a comedy, can be enjoyed by all ages. 
     The story begins on the streets of London in 1897 and moves into the Wainwright Circus. With Sherlock Homles in the hospital, only a group of orphans known as the Irregulars can solve a murder in the circus. Despite their differences, the Irregulars must work together to save Sherlock Holmes and catch the culprit.
     Mrs. Lanphear, director, says, "One of the best things about the play is the characters and how strong and interesting they are. It's fun to watch the Iregulars bond throughout the play." The Iregulars include the decerning Wiggins (Walt Mays), lady-like Pheobe (Shay Chambelin), questioning Quinn (Cassie Sloan), proud salesman Finnegan (Kyle Baumann) and rough around the edges Alaska (Colette Mahr). Additional characters include giggly acrobats, silly clowns, and hard working animal trainers. There are also characters like Hawker (Chace Franey) who could sell ice cubes to Eskimos and the mystical gypsy, Zolda (Emily Blaylock).
     The Chadron High students have been working hard in practices. Alyssa Noble, playing Officer Pelham says, "Practices are fun, and I'm exited to portray a British Officer." 
     The cast consists of about twenty speaking parts and eight non-speaking parts. Joe Ritzen, a circus member with no lines says, "Practices are very energetic and get everyone ready to perform a great show. 
     Mrs. Lanphear, says, "We've had several practices where we've worked on foreign accents, which have been very productive. The students have fun playing roles of people from different countries." Every cast member has an accent, whether it be British, French, Cockney, Southern or Middle Eastern.