9/19 “Freak” Performed by Theater Classes 2, 3, and 4

A “freaky” dress rehearsal as the theater class prepares for their performance

Oct 27, 2023

Meadow Stocks stands center stage with fellow cast members around her.

On Thursday, October 19th the theater two, three, and four classes put on their performance of “Freak” a mysterious and alluring story based around the character “Monique” and her experience of finding herself in the “Freak Show.”

The actors anxious and practicing their lines, prepared for the run through of their play before their actual performance, set to perform that night. They finished up their pizza provided by classmate Candance Prince and set off to begin their hair, makeup, and parts of costumes.

Director and teacher Jennifer Negron, then told the cast to get into places for the top of the show. They gave a heartfelt run through, and later performance, on a play full of touchy and sensitive subjects, such as mentions of suicide and eating disorders. They still managed to give it the delicacy needed.

The cast then practiced their bows and headed off to finish glamming themselves up for the performance.

“It was exactly what you expect,” said senior Robert Walling. “Not perfect, but the perfect high school play.”

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Hannah Underwood is a 16 year old junior and is in her second semester of journalism. Underwood was born in Wilmington, North Carolina but grew up in Ocean Isle Beach. In her free time, Underwood participates in many extra curricular activities like sports and clubs. “Right now I am the junior class president,” said Underwood. “I do wrestling and theater, both of which the majority of my time is spent.” Underwood lives with her two sisters and also has two dogs. In her free time she likes to read and hang out with her friends. She has big plans for the future, including going to a four year university to pursue a career in biology. “I plan on going to NC State,” said Underwood. “ and majoring in biology.” Her interest in joining the West Wind sparked because of the nice environment that the class has, she is also familiar with the teacher Anna Saunders who she is very fond of. Underwood also has interest in enhancing her writing skills while she is in the class. “I’ve always been interested in writing,” said Underwood. “And I love Mrs. Saunders, I’ve had her in the past and she is a good teacher.”