Oak Lawn Students Perform IHSA-Winning Plays Wed. And Thurs. At Performing Arts Center

Both the Oak Lawn Community High School contest play and group interpretation ensembles brought home some bling from the IHSA State Speech Finals at Reavis High School in Burbank.

The contest play, “The Women of Lockerbie” finished fifth in state. The drama is inspired by a true story of the Pan Am 103 bombing in 1988, when terrorists blew up the plane. The story recounts the women of Lockerbie’s desire to turn an act of hate into an act of love, by washing the clothes of the deceased victims of the airplane and returning the clothes to their families.

The group interpretive play. “I Sing The Body Electric” finished third in the state.

The contest play directors were Bob Beland, TJ Kahriman, and Tim Sipple. Cast members Sophie Mathews and Ethan Zumhagen earned all-state honors, and Lake Bland and Eleni Patrianakos earned an all-state honor for sound.

The group interpretation directors were Matt Capriola, Paul Harris, and Mike Olsson. Emma Mulcahy, Michael Concannon, Emely Rodriguez, and Peyton Marshall earned All-State honors.

“I am very proud of the hard work and dedication of our students and coaches,” OLCHS Assistant Principal Marcus Wargin said. “The time and effort they put in over the last couple of months has culminated in two very successful productions, and I would like to thank our coaching staff for all they do for our kids.”

An encore performance of both shows will take place at 7 p.m. April 1 and April 2 at Oak Lawn Community High School’s Performing Arts Center, 9400 Southwest Highway.

General admission is $10, $5 for students. Tickets are on sale now at the OLCHS Spring Theater Showcase on Omella.

~Contributed by Jennifer Jepsen, OLCHS Staff Writer