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High school spring shows hit local stages

PHOTOS BY CHRISTA WOLF  Central Christian School performs “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The high school musical is at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, March 12, 13 and 14 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Tickets are $14 and are available through the website at www.ccscomets.org.  By CHRISTINA McCUNE DGKN managing editor Orrville High School is…

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‘GET SMART’ Dalton Drama Dawgs get funny in smart play

PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN DALTON  Twenty-seven brave students auditioned for Dalton High School’s fall production this year. It’s not unusual for those who sign up to have no idea what they’re in for. Typically the director doesn’t know what the play will be either. Never fear. It’s all part of the process. Students…

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Orrville Drama Club to present ‘Alice in Wonderland’

DGKN staff report ORRVILLE  Step into a world of whimsy and wonder as the Orrville Schools Drama Club presents “Alice in Wonderland” this month, according to a news release. This delightful adaptation by Brainerd Duffield, based on Lewis Carroll’s beloved story, brings Alice’s adventures to life in a way that captures the charm and cleverness…

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Waynedale students ‘seize the day’ with spring musical

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JACQUI L. HERSHBERGER APPLE CREEK Waynedale is often known for its sports and competitiveness, but March 14-16, the school in southern Wayne County will shine when it performs “Newsies.” The large cast with kids all the way from sixth grade to seniors are working hard together to make the streets of…

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HOME RUN HIT: Drama Dawgs in spring training for musical

Back from left, Amber Jackson, Anna Horst, Bri Fink, Brooklyn Fink, Anna Carraway, Maddie Hochstetler, Mariah Michaels; from front left, Hannah Austin, Rayna Boyer, Emmi Voellmecke, Kenna Doty, Arabella Wenger, Myla Hofstetter, Julia Tressell are part of “Damn Yankees.” From back left, Ryan Hamsher, Carsten Nussbaum, Ty Clark; from front left, Caleb Hofstetter, Judah Hershberger,…

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Dalton play is reminder of making most of life

PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Maya Wenger, Carsten Nussbaum, Pressli Hershberger, Justin Ramella, Ely Hutson, Aaron Miller, Ty Clark, and Jason Soehnlen rehearse a scene. DALTON The set for the Drama Dawgs’ fall production this year is basically a character in itself. Stretching across the entire width of the stage at Dalton High School’s…

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Drama Dawgs play the ‘Pajama Game’

PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Need to know What: Dalton High spring show “The Pajama Game” When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26 Where: DHS auditorium, 177 N Mill St., Dalton Tickets: Can be reserved in advance or purchased at the door. All seats…

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Teens showcase talent in one-act play festival

   PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Dalton’s Drama Dawgs perform “With Regards to Cooper Clawson’s Conscience” and received a “Superior” rating at the Wayne County Play Festival Jan. 25 at Dalton High School auditorium.   Waynedale High School performs “Rideshare Overshare”  which left the audience laughing and earned an “Excellent” rating by judges at…

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