Benefit performance promotes children’s literacy program

Photo by Neve Ryan
Junior Natalie Thompson (left) and junior Ricky Gieser (right) performing in drama clubs live radio show on Saturday. Their next performance will be ‘Peter and the Starcatcher on Nov. 11, 12, and 13.

By Emily Wissemes, Editor in Chief

Unlike a typical play, audience members will see the actors and technical drew on stage together as WeGo Drama performs “Alice in Wonderland: A Live Radio Play” Saturday.

The actors will not be in full costume but all the sound effects are done via the actors voices.

“The rehearsal process for it is a whole lot smaller. Having it be on a radio, you don’t have to have the lines fully memorized. It’s fun and different,” junior Ricky Gieser, who plays the Mad Hatter, said.

Anyone who attends will get to see live sound effects from the stage crew.

“Usually the radio shows do not have a big turnout because people think that it is not a real show. But I personally prefer these shows. It is 100 percent us,” senior Joy Vogt, who plays the Queen of Hearts, said.

The audience will be able to see the interaction between actors and stage crew the whole show.

“It’s just amazing. You do not see those things in a show. This draws back the curtain and allows you to really be a part of it and to dream and imagine with everybody,” drama adviser Mark Begovich said.

This show is a benefit-performance for the Children’s Literacy Foundation. Last years benefit performance, “It’s a Wonderful Life” raised over $1,000.

“Our goal is to raise over $1,000 this year as well in order to put books into kid’s hands. If people don’t go, they are missing out on an opportunity to help kids,” Begovich said.

The show is on Saturday at 7 p.m. and because it is a charity donation, tickets are on sale for $10.