Arrowhead Drama Department Preps for Spring Production

The Arrowhead Drama Department is busy preparing their spring production of In-Laws, Outlaws, and Other People (that should be shot). This show is contrast from the emotional winter production of Our Town. The spring production is said by Maralynn Markano, head of the drama department, to be “a laugh-out-loud, family-friendly comedy with a great title.”

The show performance dates are May 10th, 12th and 13th. Tickets go on sale starting April 25th online on the Arrowhead homepage and can also be purchased at the door, as well as at lunch. For those who purchase at the door, tickets will be on sale 45 minutes prior to showtime. The price is eight dollars and seating is general admission, meaning there are no reserved spots. The doors will open 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Auditions and callbacks for the production were last month. The main characters are as follows:

Dad Andrew Heinrich

Beth Riley Preston

Bunny Anna Lied

Bud Brady Jager

Tracy Olivia Liebe

Aunt Rose Serena Broeniman

Uncle Leo Gary Griepentrog

Tony Robbie Hinrichs

Vinny Sydney Faris

Paul Joey Krueger

Emily Sofia Keating

Mrs. Draper Sydney Nelson

Mrs. Wakowski Maria Beilke

Janet Emma Cholip

Officer Henley Abbie Stahl

Christmas Carolers Amelia Carey, Annika deVogel,

Sarah Niemcyzk, Abbey Tessmer

According to the Arrowhead Drama Department Website, the author of the In-Laws, Outlaws, and Other People (that should be shot), Steve Franco, said in an interview in Breaking Character Magazine, he was “attempting to create a story that would be a tremendous amount of FUN for the audience.”

Emma Cholip, an Arrowhead senior who plays Janet in the play says, “My favorite part of the show was seeing how it grew from our first read through to now. Seeing everything come alive on stage is so great to witness and be a part of. It’s a show filled with laughter on every page and extremely talented people who are just hilarious. It’s nonstop laugh fest and I can’t wait for people to see it!”

The play is set during Christmas time. Franco says this is because he wanted to capture the “American experience.” Franco says that all the personalities in the play are relatable characters that every family has.

The play takes a turn when two outlaws, Tony and Vinny, who just robbed a liquor store, find themselves at the family’s home when their car breaks down. The intruders take the two owners of the home hostage, not realizing that guest are coming over for Christmas Eve dinner, which leads to an interesting situation when guests start arriving.

Franco went on to say, “it was extremely important to me to write a show that families could enjoy together, thus it is free of any profanity or adult situations, and only (comedic) hints at any violence.”