Join Central High School as it presents "Noises Off by Michael Frayn on Oct 6-8.
"Noises Off" takes a fond look at the follies of theatre folk, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss, and passionate affairs turn every performance into a high-risk adventure. This play-within-a-play captures a touring theatre troupe’s production of "Nothing On" in three stages: dress rehearsal, performance during the tour, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run.
Central Theatre teacher and director of "Noises Off", Barbara Hilt said this isn't the first time "Noises Off" has been performed at Central.
“Noises Off is one of the most well-known farces of all time," Hilt said. "This script has been performed by many high schools and theatre groups around the country as well as at least twice at Central High School if not more. The last time it was performed at Central High School was around 2008 and Central High School took their performance to the Kansas Thespian Festival and to the International Thespian Festival that year."
Frayn gives us a window into the inner workings of theatre behind the scenes, progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress rehearsal to mounting friction between cast members in the final performance. Brimming with slapstick comedy, "Noises Off" is a delightful backstage farce, complete with slamming doors, falling trousers, and -- of course -- flying sardines!
Tickets are on sale online and will also be available at performances. Ticket prices for the production are $10 for adults, $5 for students with ZERO credit service charges added to this price if using a credit card online to pre-purchase tickets.
"Our ticket prices are just a bit higher than our other plays this season so that we can help to offset the cost of having our show adjudicated. We have also waived all online credit processing fees this year so that we can better serve our patrons," Hilt said.
This production is being submitted to the Kansas Thespian Festival for mainstage adjudication. Running time is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes including two 10-minute intermissions between each act.
"We hope that our production brings back nostalgia for any Salina residents that were a part of the performances or have seen the show in the past and also that we have added our bits of humor to process. We hope that we are selected for mainstage performance at the Kansas Thespian Festival. Thank you to everyone who comes out to support Mustangs Central Theatre! It’s going to be a great year to be a Mustang," Hilt said. P
The production is directed by Barbara Hilt, Central High School Theatre teacher and program director who is assisted by Bill Weaver, Central High School Technical Director.
Please be advised that this production is has more adult humor that may not be suitable for all ages.
Cast
DOTTY OTLEY…………………………….…….….Q DUXLER*
Q Duxler is an 11th grader at Salina Central High School. They were in previous CHS shows such as One Man, Two Guv’nors as Christine and acted and directed in one acts. They made their debut on the Theater Salina stage in Bus Stop. In their free time, Q enjoys reading and listening to music. This is their second show in the round and it’s their favorite form of staging. They hope you enjoy the show— from every angle.
LLOYD DALLAS………………….…....ANDREW GRABER*
Andrew is a freshman and the son of Mandi and Christopher Graber. He has been in Central productions of The Explorers Club (Lucius), Anastasia (dancer/ensemble) and also partcipates in many Theatre Salina productions and is a member of the Iron Street Dance Company. "Thank you for supporting my troupe and enjoy the show!"
GARRY LEJEUNE…………………..…....ZANDER FLENER*
Zander most recently played Sky in Mamma Mia! He is the son of Chris and Angel Flener. Zander is a member of Free Spirit and has been in choir for six years. He just attended the Kansas All-State Choir. This is Zander's first play and he is so excited for everyone to see the hard work that the cast and crew has put into this performance.
BROOKE ASHTON…………….MACKENZIE MARTINEZ*
Mackenzie is the grand-daughter of Rex and Ronda Lovin. This is Mackenzie's first play ever! She has appeared in Anastasia and Mama Mia!, but never in a any non-musical prior. She hopes that everyone enjoys this wacky, crazy farce of a show! She would like to thank the crew for all of their work and everyone who has made this show possible.
FREDERICK FELLOWES…………………..JAXSON RUTZ*
Jaxson is a junior and the son of Cheryl and David Rutz. He is in choral group Free Spirit. This is his first show and he hopes that you enjoy the show.
BELINDA BLAIR………………..…………...BRYNN SHAFT*
Brynn is a sophomore and the daughter of Kathryn and Travis Shaft. This is Brynn's second mainstage show at Central. She was the stage manager for The Children's Hour and is a member of Iron Street Dance Company.
POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR……..KASHEIA PETERSON*
Kasheia is a junior and the daughter of Amaryilist Gray. She has been doing theatre since her freshman year. She has been a part of two musicals, and three plays at Central. She served as crew chief for The Explorers Club. She is also the Troupe 639 Advocacy Chair.
TIM ALLGOOD……………………......MAC SHEFORGEN*
SELSDON MOWBRAY………...BENJAMIN CAMPBELL*
Benjamin is the son of Robert and Susan Campbell. You may have seen him in productions such as The Explorers Club, One Man Two Guvnors, and Mamma Mia! Ben wants you to know that "it has been such a wonderful experience being a part of this show and I want to give a big shout-out to my fellow cast members: Zander Flener, Mackenzie Martinez, Jackson Angell, Alyssa Maas, Blaise Alderson and Sam Reynolds for their wonderful performances."
* denotes member of Thespian Troupe 639
Crew
Director……………………………………….……………………………….……Barbara Hilt
Technical Director……………….....………..………………………..….….Bill Weaver
Stage Manager………………………………..………………………...……Alyssa Maas*
Assistant Stage Managers……..….Addilyn Jagodzinske*, Joseph Zepeda*
Lighting Design………..…………………………...…….…………..…….Wyatt Angell*
Lighting Crew……..…Gavin Schneider, Anastasia Corl*, Andrew Graber*
Light Board Operator…………………………………..…….…………..Wyatt Angell*
Sound Board Operator……………….………………….………..…………Anna Kraft*
Running Crew............Bishop Talbott*, Gabriel Freeland*, Alyx Parker*,
Caleb Morris*, Angelica Dao, Keaton Myers*, Anastasia Corl,
Carson Ablard, Jayda Rasmussen*, Saul Lugo, Ellie Riekhof*,
Ariana Tollison, Marcos Lira*
Hair/Makeup……………………………………Michelle Simmons*, Dayzie Frank
Costume Design………………………………………………….Addilyn Jagodzinske*
Costume Crew…………………………………...Barbara Hilt, Michelle Simmons*
Properties……………..………………..Mackenzie Martinez*, Andrew Graber*
Poster Design…………………….…………………….……..……..………..…Bill Weaver
T-shirt Design…………………………….……………….…………...………...Bill Weaver
Program Design……………….………………………….………….…………Barbara Hilt
Publicity……………………………………………………...……..Mackenzie Martinez*
Shop Foremen.……………………………………………………...…Montana Morgan
Ticket Design……………………….………………………….…………..…….Barbara Hilt
House Manager……………….…………………………………….…Katherine White*
Assistant House Manager……………..………………………………Angelica Dao*
Photography…………………………..………………………….…………….Matea Gregg
Scenic Design………….………………………………………...……………..…Bill Weaver
* indicates Thespian
bold names indicate Crew Chief