Mia Winsor and Brenn Cornec go over lines for Holiday Rock N’ Write last week at MCHS. Photos by Amanda White
The Drama Club at Mariposa County High School is gearing up for a fun, unique performance fundraiser this weekend.
In collaboration with the band, students will be presenting Holiday Rock N’ Write — a holiday show featuring familiar Christmas tunes along with skits written by MCHS students.
The show will take place at MCHS on Friday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m., as well as Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $5 each (plus $1 fee) and can be purchased online at gofan.co/event/2253777?schoolId=CA16947
After the performance on Saturday, Lemon Drop and Matsumoto’s Samurai Kitchen food trucks will be on site at 3 p.m.
People will have the opportunity to purchase food then head over to the annual parade in town which starts at 5 p.m.
All proceeds from the performances will benefit the MCHS Drama Club.
The Rock N’ Write performances are “student led, student written and student directed,” said producer Kate Hall.
There have been several Rock N’ Write performances over the years at MCHS, but it’s been some time since the concept has taken the stage.
Alora Martinez and Alex Beavers are shown during rehearsal for Holiday Rock N’ Write.
“I went to one my freshman year,” said Alora
Martinez.
“I wanted to see something holiday related.”
Martinez brought the idea to Hall and the rest is history.
“It’s really great to see student ideas come to life,” Martinez explained.
“It’s exciting that it comes from us; it’s really fun and it’s about creativity and just empowering students.”
Drama students had the opportunity to write their own skits and Hall provided direction on which skits would be included in the show.
“I chose based on which skits would translate well to the stage,” said Hall.
“It’s been really fun; I love reading the scripts and they’re all writing so well.”
Band director Grant Thompson has been working with the band in preparation for the show while Zoey Rowell has been assisting students with singing.
The Holiday Rock N’ Write is an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and skills while collaborating with other students to bring their concepts to life.
The show is a great way to support MCHS students as they raise funds for Drama Club. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/8518245058274785/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history% 22%3A[]%7D
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