On October 25, the 2016 drama students of John I. Burton will be presenting the first performance of
their original play to the school. This production is entitled "After Night Comes the Morn." This will not be the first time the drama team here at Burton has produced an original performance. Burton's first original production was entitled "The Rise and Fall of Spaghetti-O's." "After Night Comes the Morn" was written by the drama students with the help of Ms. Davis, director of the Burton drama for 27 years, and it was based on real events that occurred in the town of Pound, Virginia.
Following the first performance of "After Night Comes the Morn" during school on October 25th, there will be a free admission public performance that night at seven. Although the performance is free, donations will be accepted upon entering the play. Parents and people of the community are welcomed to attend this first public performance of this production.
Montana B. and Nicole H., both first year drama students agree that the actors and actresses of the drama team are very well prepared for this performance. Although, there are a few concerns, as Nicole H. stated, "Some of the actors must speak louder." Along with a concern felt by Mrs. Davis, who believes the performers may feel stress due to performing in front of their peers.
The Dramatic Raiders, will be competing in their first competition on Saturday, October 29th at Coeburn Middle School. The Raiders will be taking the stage at approximately 2:30. The Raiders anticipate the judges to appreciate their hard work on making this performance an original.
Be sure to come and support the Dramatic Raiders during their first performance and competition! Good luck Raiders!
Written by: Haley Q
