Rachel Lichtman and Katie Ross, theatre students at Folsom High School, produced not only a play but also a magnanimous act of charity when they staged The Boardinghouse for their senior project in January. Using donated space at Folsom's Stage Nine Theatre and incorporating the talents of other cast members from the high school drama department, the show ran for three nights with near-capacity crowds. The Boardinghouse, Vern Harden's mystery-comedy about a clean, cozy home with as zany a cast of boarders as you'll ever see. They all get pulled into a wild and ridiculous hunt for buried pirate's treasure that may or may not exist. Filled with hysterical characters and goofy shenanigans, the full length play always has audiences howling from beginning to end. Vern Harden has written several plays for Pioneer Drama Service, ranging from light-hearted farces to serious, social awareness plays. He has a varied background in the theatre, having served as an actor, singer, technician, designer, director and manager throughout his career. In addition, he has worked on radio and appeared in movies, and he is also a frequent humorous newspaper columnist. Folsom Cordova Unified School District requires all students to complete a senior project prior to graduating. It can be oriented toward service, career, self-development, or curriculum. We congratulate Rachel and Katie on their success at what we think was an outstanding senior project! |
