Big Foot High School drama opens tonight
Big Foot High School will be presenting its production of “The High Schooler’s Guide to the Galaxy,” by Bryan Starchman, on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 in the Big Foot High School auditorium.
The play focuses on four high school freshmen, set to begin their first year of high school on the following day. The students fret about numerous potential aspects of high school life including class schedules, bullies, cafeteria food, dating, parents’ expectations, what to wear and worst of all, gym class.
The students are in need of a high school survival guide, and according to the synopsis on Big Foot High School’s website, that is exactly what this play attempts to provide them with hilariously embarrassing and awkward results.
“Watch as our guides take us through the gauntlet that is high school,” the synopsis said.
“Find out the appropriate way to boogie down at high school dances, discover creative ways to get out of gym class, and take a peek into the most top secret of all rooms on campus: the mysterious teachers’ lounge.
“With minimal sets, incredibly flexible casting, and scenes we can all relate to, this galaxy is only ‘laugh-years’ away.”
Director Margaret Zirngibl said in an email the production features a lot of seasoned Big Foot High School performers.
“There are quite a few seniors involved in this production and sadly this will be their last performance at Big Foot High School,” she said.
Nevertheless, Zirngibl said students have worked tirelessly on the production – having rehearsed the show for six weeks by showtime next week – and have worked on their lines and perfecting their character development.
“It’s really a fun show,” she said. “Everyone can relate to it.”
Performances begin at 7 p.m. each night and tickets cost $4 per students, $6 per adult. Senior citizens and pre-school children are admitted free.
