On Saturday, October 29, the Dramatic Raiders took the stage performing their original play "After Night, Comes the Morn." During the Conference 48 Theatre Festival, six schools performed pieces that varied from 20 to 35 minutes long. The six teams competed at Coeburn Middle School n hopes of advancing into the regional competition.
The productions included "The Draft Board" performed by Rye Cove; "To Date or Not to Date" by Twin Springs; "Property Rites" by Thomas Walker; "And the Giants Fell" by Castlewood; "The Amish Project" by Eastside; and "After Night. Comes the Morn" performed and written by John I. Burton. Each of these schools' goal was to rank either first or second place in order to qualify for the regional competition. The two schools that are able to venture on are Eastside, with their first place win, and Castlewood, who took home second place.
Of the John I. Burton Raiders, Torie A. was awarded the title of Best Supporting Actress. As a team, the Dramatic Raiders placed fourth overall. This competition concluded Burton's One Act season for this year. The Dramatic Raiders plan to have one final performance to raise money for the Lyric Theater in St. Paul, Virginia. The date for this performance has not yet been decided. Congratulations to the Dramatic Raiders for a great season and good luck next year!
Written By: Megan D. and Paloma B.