This year’s winter play is an immersive and amazing experience that has everyone talking. Written by Mr. Jodka and Ms. Syers, the play was based on a school-wide survey, making it relatable for every student.
The play takes place at a radio station located in Mayer basement that only broadcasts to students. Our “DJs,” Grant Fan ‘25, Nikita Duncan ‘25, and James Dorian ‘25, run the station, starting their broadcast and receiving calls from Henry Callahan ‘28, Ethan Bu ‘27, and Minkyu Ko ‘28, as ChatGNP Nathan Pang ‘25 is booted up. As the story progresses, a series of reports starring Max Newman ‘25, Alex Wang ‘25, and Jonathan Jiang ‘26 accidentally awaken the winter beast, Kaden Song ‘27.
Although the actors shine bright on the stage, let’s not forget the rest of the crew members who laid the foundation for the play. Working behind the scenes in crucial roles like sound and lights are Charlie Hutchinson ‘25, Alex Wendle ‘26 and Austin Yeong ‘27. The backstage crew includes Max Fortin ‘26, Xavier Berube ‘27, Monty Vanderwilt ‘28, Adrian Li ‘27, Alonso Jurado ‘26, and Harvey Syers ‘27. Costume design is led by Jack Mahoney ‘25, Jack Shaw ‘26, Peter Fermelia ‘27, Austin Yeong ‘27, and Kaden Song ‘27, while Titan Tanihaha ‘25, Harvey Syers ‘27, and assistant director Jeppard Xia ‘26 have managed props. The musicians are Kyle Zhou ‘25, Chris Jeong ‘26, Andrew Hu ‘26, Alan Zhao, ‘25 Howard Ng ‘25, Alex Zhehan Li ‘25, Tony Zhu ‘25, Sebastian Chen ‘26, Evan Chen ‘26, James Lin ‘26 and Louis Liu ‘26. The signers include Siaki Crenshaw ‘25, Danny Chu ‘26, Grant Fan ‘25, Minkyu Ko ‘28, Matthias Choi ‘28, Tony Zhu ‘25, Micah Tishman ‘28, and James Dorian ‘25.
These students, along with the actors, help bring the play to life. One of the most impressive aspects of the winter play is how it has brought everyone together working toward the same goal. It isn’t just a play: it’s an example of teamwork and creativity at its best. Everyone, whether onstage or backstage, has played a key role in making it a unique and fun experience for the whole school. This year’s winter play has been a huge success, and it shows just how hard work and creativity can make something truly amazing.
