Theater to perform first play of the year, ‘You Can’t Take It With You!”

Ryan Wang, Staff Writer • September 26, 2019

Freshman Brindley Eaton plays Alice in the theater’s first show this year, “You Can’t Take It With You!” Students stayed after school to rehearse the week of the show in final preparation for the performances.

Theatre will be performing their first play of the year, You Can’t Take It With You! tonight and on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are $12, or $8 for students, senior citizens and staff members. Tickets are on sale and can be bought online or at the door.

“I think this play connects with all audiences,” stage manager junior Natalie Vilensky said. It’s a play that shows how important family is to everyone.”

The play is a reflection of life where it’s okay to be yourself, according to the theater’s press release. Despite seeming mad to the outside world, the Sycamore household is all about having fun while doing it. For them it’s all about making sparks fly, literally, according to theatre director Jessica Brewster.

“On the acting side of it, it’s really crazy because we have this family who’s quirky, and the cues don’t really go with each other because the script isn’t written that way,” senior Cy Feagin said. “It’s going to be great, and everyone has been working so hard. We’re all giving 110%. It’s definitely one of the more high-energy shows that I’ve seen. It’s one of my favorite shows to put on.”

Courtesy of Jessica Brewster
Theater will perform their first show Thursday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 28.

The cast will include freshman Brindley Eaton as Alice Sycamore, senior Bryce Fuller as Tony Kirby, senior Claire Mclaren as Penny Sycamore, junior Jack Marsden as Paul Sycamore, senior Zach Joyner as Mr. DePinna, senior Elle Mendelson as Essie, sophomore Peyton Nicholson as Ed, junior Nathan York as Martin Vanderhof, freshman Sadie Mower as Rheba, senior Cy Feagin as Donald, senior Joey Chavez as Mr. Kirby, and freshman Ellis Smith as Mrs. Kirby.

“This is a really fun show to prepare for, and it’s extremely tech heavy,” Feagin said. “It’s really fun, and kind of a bonding experience to get this all to happen at the same time, and make it fluid, and make it a show that the audience is going to love.”

About the Contributors

Ryan Wang, Section Editor

They say third time’s the charm, but as senior Ryan Wang struggles to write his third (and last) staff bio, he feels anything but charming. Being crowned the new Arts & Entertainment editor for TRL, he’s spent the past few months perfecting his craft by watching an unhealthy amount of movies.. Having lost touch with reality, he’s gone back to his roots and doing what he does best: making sandwiches, walking his cat, and shouting loudly at the Pittsburgh Penguins on TV. Needless to say, he can’t wait to go back to school to see his friends, zone out in class, and go on boba-trips eight times a week. Aside from running his extremely legit “Magic Zappy Machine” business, Ryan is also involved in speech & debate, investing club, dishwashing, NHS, and of course, The Red Ledger. He’s looking forward to another great year on staff, where he’ll be looking to connect with new writers, producing great content, and most importantly, raiding the local snack cabinet.

Sydney Stout, Photographer

Senior Sydney Stout is excited to return to The Red Ledger this year as a photographer. She worked for four years as a photographer. You can often find Stout on the football field running around with a giant camera around her neck or in the newsroom. She walks with a pep in her step and is always willing to chat. Stout enjoys running, debate, photography, traveling and driving around with friends. She is friendly, kind, and in some ways, in her world, an “icon.” She is an outstanding friend and is excited to see what this year has in store for her.