Middle School 'Crumpled Classics' a big hit

Thirty six middle school students under the direction of Sally Lundholm and Joleen Meyer put on five amazing performances of the play Crumpled Classics. The kids pulled out all the stops as actors, backstage crew, and even ran the lights and sound at the CLHS Performing Arts Center. These students put on a professional production and show tremendous talent and poise. The play was about first year teacher Ms. Collins who had been out sick.

During her absence, a quirky cadre of students took it upon themselves to pull together the school’s annual “Classics on Parade,” acting out famous stories that they studied in their literature class. The students, however, decided to make the stories relevant to today’s audiences, with hilarious results! The authors were surely rolling over in their graves. Ms. Collins returned to work just in time for the performance only to be terrified of losing her job, especially when the principal called the superintendent in the middle of the show! The plays within-a-play were entertaining, to say the least.

Romeo and Juliet set in a fast food place! Frankie Stein trying to assemble the perfect prom date! A second rate theatrical agent becoming the Phantom of the Opera so he can force a good deal! A desperate Shirley Holmes and Joni Watson jump-starting a new detective agency! And teenage slacker Artie surprising his unimpressed mother with a sword he pulled from a stone! It was a comedy treat sprinkled with unusual takes on some very familiar characters.