Hinsdale South Earns 2nd Place at IHSA Drama/Group Interpretation State Final

Submitted by Hinsdale Township High School District 86.

Darien, IL - Hinsdale South High School today congratulated the cast and crew of "Spring’s Awakening" for earning second place at the IHSA Drama/Group Interpretation State Final.

"Spring’s Awakening" is a contest play piece by Frank Wedekind that was part of the school’s spring drama production performed for local audiences in March.

In addition to earning the second place spot, students Jimmy Ladd, Grace Govostis, Andrew Goldbranson and Carlos Lopez received all-state cast and crew honors. The production was directed by Hinsdale South theater director, English teacher and head speech team coach Danny Yuska and he was assisted by tech directors Dan Marema and Rob Pold.

“We chose to do this as our spring main stage production because it provides many students the opportunity to showcase their talents here at our high school certainly, but offers them the chance to expand beyond our campus with the many other talented students who compete in IHSA Group Interpretation and Contest Play,” said Mr. Yuska, “We tried the contest play last year for the first time and really enjoyed the experience. I wanted to do both categories this year to offer this awesome experience to as many students as possible.”

A contest play is a cutting of a full-length or one-act play. Set, props, costumes, hair and make-up are used to enhance the story. In this performance, a crew is used to put together and take apart the set, and to operate lights and sound. A contest play performance can be up to 40 minutes in length.

Cast and Crew of "Spring’s Awakenings:"

Frau Bergman: Abby Overmann

Wendla: Grace Govostis

Moritz: Jimmy Ladd

Melchoir: Andrew Goldbranson

Isle: Maddy Reich

Thea: Maleah Williams

Martha: Angelica Jungman

Doctor: Bobby Smid

Father: Julio Knapp

Assistant Directors: Kenny Impastato, Amber Kulpinski, Miranda Lowery and Jenna Neufeldt

Lighting Designer: Kenny Impastato

Sound Designer: Carlos Lopez

Technical Crew: Elise Anderson, Danny Donovan, Mackenzie Lancor, Sarah Nwadudu, Liz Tinnin, Cassie Wroblewski, Jacqueline Lim, Diana Juarez, Jasmine Moore and Ameera Ortiz