The G.F. Kells High School Senior Drama is performing “Troubleshooting” by Bradley Hayward at this year’s Region One Drama Fest held in Oxbow March 31 and April 1.
In the performance cast are Shayna N., Madison H., Jillian H., Matthew F., Payton H., Kelly H., Kaelie B., Terran B., Kyle B., Janelle B., and Julyco O. While Julyco O., also joins Kiri B., Dennis B., Ethan B., and Brittany R. as crew. Darcy Howe and Kevin Dyck provided assistance to the students.
“Troubleshooting” is a one-act play, described as a look at the best way for teens to get out of trouble. In the play, Ken and Barbie – motivational speakers – answer these questions in a lecture series titled, “Troubleshooting for Teens.”
In the beginning a few harmless tips and tricks to help teenagers get out of trouble, including distraction from the event through tap dancing. Ken’s advice slowly becomes more and more ridiculous as the lecture continues; while Barbie’s troubleshooting skills become quintessential when Ken begins encouraging the audience to take the law into their own hands.
“Barbie soon discovers that trying to get out of trouble might be more trouble than it’s worth!” The play description reads.
The comedic act performance brought laughter to the audience as the various scenarios were acted out and Ken’s solutions became increasingly out there.
Also competing from the Observer’s coverage area in Oxbow is G.F. Kells Junior Drama club, Arcola School, and Lampman School.