Wego Drama to take on 'The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong'
Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues their 2022-23 season with "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong."
Based on the work of the Mischief Theatre, it follows the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society who have come from Great Britain to present "The Murder at Haversham Manor." During the show, somethings go terribly wrong. Can they get through the show? Discover the answer by seeing this frenetic production.
It is the perfect continuation of the Wego Drama season theme of "Discover Who You Are." Can something so wrong, be so right? Yes, yes it can.
Junior Avery Moffatt, who plays the director, states, "The British murder mystery is an iconic style of theatre. The Mischief Theatre Company has created a modern spin that is incredibly enjoyable. It is pure comedy."
Additionally, Arson Gutierrez continues, "It is such a funny show. It is pushing everyone to try to do new things. We are really having fun and hope the audience does, too."
Junior Carolyn Fleming states, "This show is the first one by the Mischief Theatre. It is great to bring their tradition to our stage." Finally, Junior Ryley Salazar states, "With all these elements, I never know if I will make it through the show without cracking up."
The company of actors and crew for the show includes: from Carol Stream: Alex Durkin, Arson Gutierrez, Sarah Larimer, Alysa Solomon, and William Wenberg; from West Chicago: Mariana Acosta, Stephanie Alfaro, Noemi Amaro, Michael Angeles, Issac Argomaniz, Kenya Bahena, Jacob Benitez, Alexandra Birruete, Alex Bradley, Lucas Brown, Guadalupe Carreto, Wil Cooper, Gabriela Cortez, Pamela Cruz, Rosie Cuautle, Brooklyn Hocker, Sentia Irakoze, Kayliana Koeune, Matthew Krysinski, Chris Nunez, Pietanza, Baron Plumlee, Jocelyn Ramirez, Jasmin Romero Salinas, Vincent Ross, Ryley Salazar, Nancy Sanchez, Justin Vazquez, and Dayan Zenteno; and from Winfield: Ryan Blackburn, Bo Dragosh, Carolyn Fleming, Elizabeth Hurley, Avery Moffatt.
Mark Begovich directs the Wego Drama production with technical direction by Christopher Jensen and hair and makeup by Jaime Elza.
Note, "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong" is a highly physical play with moments of comedic violence. Sensitive viewers should be aware.
Tickets are now on sale at www.wegotheatre.com.
Tickets are $8 or $5 for students.
Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12, at West Chicago Community High School, 326 Joliet St.
"The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong" is written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields. It is produced through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, New York, N.Y.