Mena Takes Best Play at Competition

SUBMITTED BY JESSICA KROPP –

Last week, Mena High School’s Drama Department went to compete with their plays, The Repairman and Her Outlook, His Perspective, and Their Point of View.  These plays were selected in the top 6 plays submitted to the Arkansas Young Playwrights Competition last spring.  Saturday, November 1st, they went to Henderson to perform the plays for 5 judges who are all college theatre professors or professional theatre actors.  Her Outlook, His Perspective, and Their Point of View, written by Hannah Lochala and Madi Sherrer, nabbed the first place prize for Best Play.

The Repairman, written by Kendall Crutchfield and Leea Carver, was one of the six finalists.  They also recognized four actors for their outstanding performances.  MHS took 3 of the 4 acting awards. Those students were Stephen Goodman, Colton Vereyken, and Kaylee Williams.

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