The Wayne County High School Drama Department performed the new play “Our Place”, by Terry Gabbard, for the One Act Play Competition this year. This play consisted of five individual scenes and a group epilogue that all examined how and why places are important to people. From dating teenagers, to a middle-aged couple trying to have “famtime” with their kids, to a daughter trying to care for an aging parent, the scenes show connections between people, a dock, and emotions. A cast of 14 and a crew of 19 competed on October 24 at the region competition, where they won first place as well as claiming Best Actor (Jeremiah Douglas) and Best Actress (Charity Mackey). Three additional students (Victoria Boyd, Jed Johnson, and Jessica McLeod) were named to the All-Star Cast for the region. The play also fared well at State three weeks later, with two students (Douglas and Mackey) named to the State All-Star Cast.
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By Jason Martin – Theatre Director and One Act Play and Literary Coordinator
