Students come and go. Holes are left behind in places people never thought would have to be filled. Last year the drama department lost a lot of seniors. Thankfully, these seniors made sure new leadership would take over to fill their shoes.
Despite losing a lot of seniors, there have been plenty of new members to come in this year and continue the importance of the drama department. Leadership in the drama department is ready to lead them.
“There is a lot of freshmen this year, just like in general,” sophomore Char Pyle said. “It’s really cool to see that number of new people coming in and to help lead them throughout the year is going to be really cool.”
Even though summer break has just ended, PLHS drama department has been busy with the new members and their play starting.
“The new members are very creative, and the returning members are just ready to get back at it again,” junior Amari Zach said. “We’ve just been preparing for A Wrinkle in Time and getting those auditions ready”
These two leaders have positive qualities, and they were excited to step up for leadership positions.
“I stepped up for a leadership position because I believe that I am a very responsible individual, and caring, and that I can show freshmen or any underclassmen a new light.”
Both of these drama leaders really enjoy the acting and show parts of the drama department, but in drama there are many opportunities.
“My favorite part of the drama program is that there is a crew for everyone,” Pyle said. “Crews are just ways to help out the production or what we are currently working on.”
The leadership is passionate about drama and stepping up and teaching others, but it also is a learning experience for them.
“Even though I am in leadership and do a lot of stuff, I don’t know everything,” Pyle said. “My goal is always to grow as an actor and as a leader, and also to grow with everybody else and have that community.”
The drama department seems like they are in good shape with their play coming up and leadership.
“It is just such a beautiful space,” Pyle said. “Everybody is so welcoming, no matter who you are. Just the community and the space is really important to me.”
