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Sweet Spring Candy: Short & Sweet – Dalat Style

By Anonymous
Aurelie D’Couto

Has anyone seen anything humorous or had “coffee with God?” From April 27 to April 28, the drama department brought the chapel to life with their Short and Sweet sketches!

Even though the spring semester was packed with events, the busy schedules didn’t prevent the drama department from setting up a delightful spring performance that involved ten sketches and fifteen high school students.

The spring performance took a lot of attentiveness and dedication, and five of the sketches were written by some of the students during winter break. Students had the opportunity to put their “hidden” imagination and inventiveness to work by making their written works come alive while dreaming with their eyes wide open; anybody can see the magic in themselves. The students were given a chance to break free.

As a result, the scripts were witty, funny, and hilarious with poignant moments and intelligent writing; the students smartly utilized their creative writing and acting abilities to brilliantly allow their stories to rise and shine in the spotlight. The students could inspire other people to write and perform their acts bravely; furthermore, a script can showcase the artistic person inside of anybody, thanks to the visionary director, Mr. Doug Yost. With his direction, he supported the students to realize their dreams and improve upon their talents by showing the audience how scriptwriting can be worthwhile and satisfying.

However, Mr. Yost couldn’t have directed the performers and scriptwriters without the help of Mrs. Lori Horton and Miss Mary Geiman, who willingly helped with the production design and costumes. Everybody made the season of spring much sweeter!

One of the actors and scriptwriters, Seth Kelley (11), said, “We pull through for each other and grow closer with every practice, and I know I'm not the only one who's experienced this. My RLT experiences the past three years have taught me that it's not merely a collection of short sketches or a way of putting on a show; it's a family that sticks up for each other through thick and thin, no matter how long one person has known another."

One of the actresses, Crystal Pholia (11), said, “Drama is an excellent break from your academics, like when you’re stressed about your homework, tests, and other studies, you can focus on Drama and clear your mind. It’s cool and entertaining.”

Another actress, Corinne Fraley (10), said, “I love acting, stories, and musicals! That’s what I want to invest in because I love the Theatre and watching plays!”

In the spring production, the students found contentment where they could be in other worlds and escape from the stresses of reality. Drama is also a way to be with people from different backgrounds and patiently understand them. After the final presentation, the students gave thanks to the directors. Jireh Ang (10) wrote a powerful speech dedicated to Mrs. Yost. We pray that Mrs. Yost will heal very soon, and we can’t wait to have her back at school.



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