Congratulations to our March Drama Student of the Month –
Ayana Arrington
Ayana is a two-time state champion this year with this year’s one-act play, The Boys Next Door, and with her literary Dramatic Interpretation performance (a monologue from the play, Fences). Ayana is a junior who is also on the Drama Leadership Team. She recently appeared in the ensemble with the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and as the teacher in This is a Test.
“Ayana is a bright and insightful actress who works hard at her craft to deliver strong performances. She pays attention to details and takes direction well. She is a pleasure to coach.” Coy Dunn who directed Ayana in all three plays this year commented. Ayana has been in five drama classes and been in five productions.
“She has developed into one of our strongest actors. It’s exciting to see her grow and develop as an artist.” Dunn added. When asked about her state title with literary, Ayana said, “Literary was a very rewarding experience that pushed me harder than any activity I have ever done, and I can’t wait to do it again!!”
Ayana will appear in the spring production, Aladdin and the Genie, May 4 – 6.
Ayana Arrington
Ayana is a two-time state champion this year with this year’s one-act play, The Boys Next Door, and with her literary Dramatic Interpretation performance (a monologue from the play, Fences). Ayana is a junior who is also on the Drama Leadership Team. She recently appeared in the ensemble with the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and as the teacher in This is a Test.
“Ayana is a bright and insightful actress who works hard at her craft to deliver strong performances. She pays attention to details and takes direction well. She is a pleasure to coach.” Coy Dunn who directed Ayana in all three plays this year commented. Ayana has been in five drama classes and been in five productions.
“She has developed into one of our strongest actors. It’s exciting to see her grow and develop as an artist.” Dunn added. When asked about her state title with literary, Ayana said, “Literary was a very rewarding experience that pushed me harder than any activity I have ever done, and I can’t wait to do it again!!”
Ayana will appear in the spring production, Aladdin and the Genie, May 4 – 6.
Congratulations
to the 7-AAAAAAA Region Literary Champions!
Congratulations
to the 7-AAAAAAA One-Act State Champions!
The Boys Next Door
Kennesaw Mountain Drama Earns State One-Act Play Title
Kennesaw Mountain High School’s Drama Department placed first in the State One-act Play Competition in Warner Robins Saturday, November 12 in the new 7A classification. The new 7A class is compiled of the state’s largest 44 high schools.
Kennesaw Mountain presented the heart-warming comedy, The Boys New Door, by Tom Griffin after winning their 3 – 7A region beating Hillgrove, North Cobb, McEachern, and North Paulding for the opportunity to advance to the state competition.
The play tells the story of four mentally challenged men who lived together and the emotional toll that it takes on their caretaker. It sounds serious, and it does have dramatic moments, but there is also many comical scenes as well.
At the region competition, senior Matt de Leon received Region Best Actor while senior Landon Ebuna, and junior, Carson Colenbaugh were selected to the Region All-Star Cast.
At the state competition, KMHS received a standing ovation and praise from the three judges.
Director, Coy Dunn said. “I am extremely proud of this group. They have worked hard and continuous improved week after week. They are a very talented group of actors, but they are also an awesome group of young people. It’s been a lot of fun getting to work with them.”
Kennesaw Mountain High School’s Drama Department placed first in the State One-act Play Competition in Warner Robins Saturday, November 12 in the new 7A classification. The new 7A class is compiled of the state’s largest 44 high schools.
Kennesaw Mountain presented the heart-warming comedy, The Boys New Door, by Tom Griffin after winning their 3 – 7A region beating Hillgrove, North Cobb, McEachern, and North Paulding for the opportunity to advance to the state competition.
The play tells the story of four mentally challenged men who lived together and the emotional toll that it takes on their caretaker. It sounds serious, and it does have dramatic moments, but there is also many comical scenes as well.
At the region competition, senior Matt de Leon received Region Best Actor while senior Landon Ebuna, and junior, Carson Colenbaugh were selected to the Region All-Star Cast.
At the state competition, KMHS received a standing ovation and praise from the three judges.
Director, Coy Dunn said. “I am extremely proud of this group. They have worked hard and continuous improved week after week. They are a very talented group of actors, but they are also an awesome group of young people. It’s been a lot of fun getting to work with them.”
