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   Coupeville High School/Middle School Drama Advisor Peg Tennant is retiring after 22 years at the post. (Amanda Rice photo)

After two decades of putting the spotlight on others, Peg Tennant is leaving the theater wings.

The longtime Coupeville High School/Middle School Drama Advisor is retiring from a post she’s held since the mid-90’s.

That brings an end to a school career in which she’s mentored hundreds of students and produced countless stage productions.

As she moves on to focus on other parts of her life, Tennant released the following farewell:

Yes – it is true – I am retiring.

Here is the first part of my letter to the School Board:

“The close of the 2016-17 school year is upon us and after much deep reflection upon my 22 years of service to the Coupeville School District, I realize it is time for me to go.”

Please remember our second “rule” – respect – and remember my emphasis on self-respect and self-care.

My leaving has NOTHING to do with you, students – it has to do with me practicing what I have preached about – self-care.

It is way past time for me to take care of myself, for a lot of reasons.

To all past, present, and future CMS and CHS Drama types, I share this – my thespians, you know me in a way no one else ever has.

You open me to things I never knew existed.

You drive me to insanity and push me to my depths.

You are the beat of my heart, the pulse of my veins, and the energy in my soul … you are my thespians.

I’ll be cheering you on – your everlovin’ past advisor/director.

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(Photo courtesy Mckenzie Meyer)

   Coupeville Wolf PAC Theatre Troupe members promote their new play by painting the school rock. (Photo courtesy Mckenzie Meyer)

Cary Grant is nowhere to be found, but the current generation of actors are ready for their close-up.

Taking on a play which inspired a classic film starring Mr. Grant, the Coupeville Wolf PAC Theatre Troupe is prepared to tackle Arsenic and Old Lace.

The play, which sprang from the mind of Joseph Kesserling, runs the first two weekends in March.

Show times are 7 PM Mar. 3-4 and 10-11 in the Performing Arts Center at Coupeville High School.

Arsenic and Old Lace is a classic story about two little old ladies who harbor a secret beneath their “charming and innocent” exterior — they’re stashing bodies in the cellar.

Toss in the antics of their nephews, one of whom thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, and things get wild ‘n woolly.

CHS Troupe Members involved in the production include:

Jakobi Baumann as Officer O’Hara
Jaschon Baumann as Officer Klein
Desirae Bradley as Martha Brewster
Robin Cedillo
(stage manager)
Bree Daigneault
as Abby Brewster
Seth Hedges
as Mr. Witherspoon
Ja’Tarya Hoskins
(props master)
Tiger Johnson
(booth wizard)
Christian King
as the Rev. Dr. Harper
Nikolai Lyngra
as Mortimer Brewster
McKenzie Meyer
as Elaine Harper
Tamika Nastali
as Teddy
Elaira Nicolle
as Mr. Gibbs
Thane Peterson
(booth wizard)
Marenna Rebischke-Smith
as Lieutenant Rooney
Madison Rixe
as Dr. Einstein
Helen Sinclair
as Officer Brophy
Dexter Thorn
as Mr. Spenalzo
Eric Wertz
as Jonathan Brewster

The troupe is a diverse bunch, with members also participating in National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, jazz band, ASB, cheerleading, the school board and every sport played by the Wolves.

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Mckenzie Meyer: "I have to remember how many lines?!?!" (John Fisklen photo)

   Videoville alumni Mckenzie Meyer contemplates the future. “I have to remember how many lines?!?!” (John Fisken photo)

(Peg Tennant photo)

   CHS drama troupe members took time out to work a haunted corn maze for Halloween. (Peg Tennant photo)

The stage is set.

The Coupeville High School Wolf PAC Theatre Troupe grabs the spotlight the next two weeks, as it presents “Choices – an Evening of One-Act Plays.”

You get three plays for the price of one, with shows set for Nov. 4, 5, 10 and 12, with a 7 PM curtain time in the school’s performing arts center.

And yes, before you run to your calendar, those dates are correct.

While the first shows hit on a traditional Friday/Saturday schedule, week two bumps the Friday show to Thursday.

This is because the troupe has five members who are pulling double duty in the school’s honor band and choir.

Ticket prices are:

Adults – $6.00
Senior citizens (62 or older) – FREE
Coupeville students (grades 6-12) without ASB – $6.00
Coupeville students (grades 6-12) with ASB – FREE
Coupeville students (K-5) – $4.00
Visiting students with ASB – $4.00
Preschool with adult – FREE

You can also get a family deal for $15, which covers one adult and four children or two adults and two children.

This production, unlike some others, is aimed at a slightly older audience.

“I personally do not recommend this show for younger children – mostly because it would “go over their heads”,” said CHS drama advisor Peg Tennant. “I do recommend parents of middle schoolers come with their children – all three plays provide food for good conversation.”

The plays are “My Daily Life” (choices have consequences), “Fried Dough Girl” (choices have costs) and “The High School Drama” (choices can change).

The troupe:

Jakobi Baumann
Jaschon Baumann
Alex Beech
Desirae Bradley
Bree Daigneault
MacKenzie Davis
Seth Hedges
Tiger Johnson
Christian King
Nikolai Lyngra
McKenzie Meyer
Tamika Nastali
Elaira Nicolle
Thane Peterson
Marenna Rebischke-Smith
Madison Rixe
Helen Sinclair
Eric Wertz

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Sebastian

   Sebastian Davis is splitting time between the soccer field and the stage. (John Fisken photos)

Bree

Bree Daigneault (in front) is also pulling double duty.

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Promotional swag.

Spring is here, but on stage it’s all about the swing.

The Coupeville High School Wolf PAC Theatre Troupe is putting on four performances of the musical comedy “Swing Fever” over the next two weekends.

Performances are 7 PM Mar. 6, 7, 13 and 14 in the school’s performing arts center.

The play, written by Esther E. Olson, tells the tale of Alexander Norris, a teen who prefers dancing to studying.

His dad cuts off his allowance but that can’t stop Alex from sneaking out to his school’s spring dance in disguise.

Penny Palmer, a famous movie star, is in town for the dance, and, wearing a Lone Ranger mask, the fast-tapping teen makes a huge impression.

Cue the Cinderella-style twist, as Alex flees the dance at midnight, causing Penny to send her manager in hot pursuit to track down the mystery man she wants to dance with her in her next movie.

Bringing the ’40s-set shenanigans to life in 2015 will be:

Nick Blalock
Desirae Bradley
Jose Castro Sotelo
Bella Cedillo
Robin Cedillo
Garrett Compton
Bree Daigneault
Sebastian Davis
Olivia Goodenough
Jesse Hester
Amanda Hoesman-Foley
Julia Jones
Miranda Kortuem
Savannah Layfield
Jae LeVine
Taryn Ludwig
Mckenzie Meyer
Emily Reid
McKenzie Rice
Rebecca Robinson
Julianne Sem
Eric Wertz
Sebastian Wurzrainer

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The pertinents.

The pertinents.

Get yourself fueled up on egg nog and then get to the CHS Performing Arts Center this weekend.

The Coupeville Middle School Theatre Troupe is putting on a two-night performance of the holiday-scented “Stocking Stuffers” and your presence is requested.

The play is actually 15 short scenes which feature “the same silly characters in familiar and brand new situations. When all of these scenes come together, audiences will experience the holidays like never before.”

The play runs Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13, with the curtain going up at 7 PM.

Under the guidance of Peg Tennant, the troupe consists of:

Joshua Allison
Sofia Andrews
Brooke Ausman
Jakobi Baumann
Jaschon Baumann
Megan Behan
Julia Beumer
MacKenzie Davis
Natasha Estes
Kyndle Fouse
Ja’Tarya Hoskins
Teo Keilwitz
Mikaela Labrador
Catherine Lhamon
Tamika Nastali
Elaira Nicolle
Thane Peterson
Marenna Rebishcke-Smith
Ricky Rebischke-Smith
Joshua Robinson
Chandell Schoonover
Koby Schrieber
Hannah Shinn
Helen Sinclair
Jillian Taylor
Megan Thorn
Seth Weatherford
Tia Wurzrainer
Lily Zustiak

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