The Jefferson High Theater Department staged its first performances of the school year this Nov. 21-23, with “A Trip to the Moon” by Tracy Wells. The play consisted of a series of sketches revolving around the 1969 U.S. moon landing, and humorously examined culture and social politics of the time.
“This one’s been fun,” said JHS Theater Director Mike Hesford, who himself participated as a cast member. “I think this is the last time any of you will see me on this stage. I’ll be directing, but it’s just way too much to also act. But these kids have worked really hard, and it shows.”
Hesford, who played a crotchety father to a Woodstock bound flower-child, was joined by JHS guidance counselor Devyn Ottman and history teacher Cody Ottman in bringing mid-century parenting foibles to life. More than 40 students from introductory and advanced drama courses completed the cast.
