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Friday, April 11, 2025
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Students from the PCHS Drama Department posed for this photo before their first presentation last week.
PCHS Drama Presents Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
By BRIANNA DUNN Cougar Growl Staff Pulaski County High School recently had showings of the musical ¨Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.” This is the sec- ond show the theater department has done this year. The theater department has had a busy and exciting year. On December 7, they went to the state competition for their one act play, “‘Tis their nature.” They also did a tribute for Stephen Sondheim, and multiple showings of “Junie B Jones.” Followed by “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief,” which the students are very excited about. I spoke with members of the cast and the director. Mr. Rorrer says his experience directing Percy has been a lot of fun, but he’s definitely had a lot of challenges due to snow days and working with students who have never done a show before. “It’s been a very fun and re- warding experience,” he said. His favorite song and scene from Percy is tree on a hill. “The picture we were able to create on stage was amazing.” He says he would recommend theater to anybody who’s looking for something new to try, and it’s a great experience because you get to create a family at school and try new things and just have a lot of fun. Colin Hall played Percy Jack- son in the musical. Colin has been doing theater since he was in fourth grade. His favorite song from the musical is “Good Kid” and his favorite scene is the pro- logue. He says he loves the pro- logue scene because there’s just so much happening and it’s very exciting. “It’s very bittersweet because it’s about to end and I want to continue to do it,” he says. Colin would recommend the-
ater because you can find a new confidence in yourself. Noa Dobbins played Annabeth Chase in Percy Jackson. She has been doing theater since eighth grade. She says her favorite song from Percy is “Drive” or “DOA” and her favorite scene is the statue scene. Noa has also enjoyed her experience in theater. “It’s been pretty good it’s defi- nitely gotten better over the years, and so senior year has by far been my favorite,” she says. Noa would recommend theater because she can always be herself. Jordan English played Grover in Percy Jackson. He has been doing theater since 4th grade. He says his favorite song is “Bring on the monsters.” His experience in theater has been all positive. “It’s been all positive. Obvious- ly, like any activity you’re gonna get into some rough spots, but we overcome that and it just makes us a stronger team,” he says. Jordan would definitely recom- mend theater because it intro- duces you to people with so many differences and experiences. “We can always fit you in any- where with us,” he said. Graci Wimberly played Mrs. Dodds, young Annabeth, and was an Annabeth understudy. Graci has been doing theater since sixth grade. Her favorite song is “Lost” and her favorite scene is “Tree on a hill”. She says her experience in theater has been amazing because people are always so kind to each other and everyone’s like a family. Graci would recommend theater because it’s a great place to just be yourself. Victor Vazquez played Mr. Brunner/Chiron. This is his very first year doing theater. His fa- vorite song is “Good kid”. He says his experience in theater has been amazing. “I love every moment with the theater group,” he said. “They make me really happy and I am
scene is “Bring on the monsters”. She says her experience has been super good. She says it has re- ally shown her more skills about going out into the real world and learning how to work in a team. Kaydence would recommend theater because it’s a place for everyone to find a home and be yourself. “It’s just super fun! If you’re a dramatic person you should come and join the theater,” she added. It’s safe to say that the cast of “Percy Jackson the Lightning Thief” had an incredibly positive experience doing this musical. Be sure to see their next big event coming up in a few weeks! Shrek shows will be on Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m. It will also show Saturday, April 26, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sun- day, April 27, at 2 p.m.. Tickets will be $5 for Students and Fac- ulty/Staff, $10 for General Admis- sion, and $40 for a weekend show pass.
just so happy to be a part of the group.”. Victor would recommend the- ater because you will meet new people that have different points of views in life and everybody just comes together and have a really good time. Peyton Ratcliffe played Bianca and was the understudy for Sile- na. Peyton has been doing theater since seventh grade. Her favorite song from Percy is “Oracle” and her favorite scene to do is “DOA”. She says her experience in theater has been very good and that it’s a place where she can relieve stress and there’s no bullying in theater. Peyton would recommend theater because its like a huge family. “Everyone is very welcoming and accepting no matter who you are,” she said. Kaydence Connor played Cla- rise and The Oracle. She has been doing theater since third grade. Her favorite song is “Put you in your place” and her favorite
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