Swiftly moving across the stage the Drama Department members dance in unison. This can mean only one thing, it’s play season.

That’s right it’s that time of year again , when parents, siblings, and students line up to buy tickets for the always entertaining play.

The first show will be on Thursday, November 12 and it is expected to be big. The last show will be on Sunday, November 15 . But with the loss of many talented seniors can this show live up to the shows before it?

Kim Brueggemann, head of the drama department, is very optimistic about the play, but it is up to the students to judge it.  “We are always very sad to see talent leave, but once it does the talent flows right back in.” says Brueggemann.

The young actors and actresses this year have some very big shoes to fill after last year’s performance of “Bye Bye Birdie.”  That play was really something to remember so it wouldn’t be surprising if this year’s staff is very nervous.

This year, the drama department is doing the play “Beauty and the Beast.”  It is a classic that everyone knows, and anyone who wants to relive their childhood for even a short time is going to be there. This made it a perfect candidate for the play this year.

“The show is geared to a younger audience this  means we are going to get a bigger audience of some younger children.” Said  Brueggemann.“Most people enjoy the movie; it is really for everyone not just little kids.”

The drama department has been working feverishly to get the set ready and the actors and actresses are trying unbelievably hard to memorize their lines and exactly what they are supposed to do in their many scenes.

Disney movies are good choices for plays because they are entertaining and perfect for capturing an audience of all ages. The actors and actresses love to get in costume for the eccentric characters.

One of the people taking over for the seniors in the lead role, Belle, is junior Kelsey Lake. It is not often a junior gets the lead role in the play, however, Brueggemann felt that she would be perfect for the role.

Save the date for November 12, and take some time out of your schedule to swing by and see the drama department acting out Beauty and the Beast. You won’t be disappointed.

Ryan Lina can be reached for comment at [email protected].