Published November 13. 2025 10:48PM
Eyer Middle School presents a doubleheader of Ian McWethy’s “Mascots” and “Friday Night Sprites” by Don Zolidis 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the school auditorium. Tickets can be purchased online. While there are no leads in these two act plays, the cast and crew members work together to provide entertaining interpretations with each performance. The cast includes, Amelia Alwine-Balliro, Elizabeth Becker, Emersen Bennett, Luke Borkowski, Emily Conrad, Gavin Cairns, Mannat Dhanjal, Aiden Douglas, Kate Hearn, Mia Hoffmann, Ishaan Kataria, Maggie Kieres, Lily Kraft, Lilly Meade, Sampath Muthiah, Brandon Murphy, Seher Shah, Liyashree Srinath, Rebecca Wilks and Whitman Scott.
Stage crew members include Emilie Breidenbach, Alexa Burdine, Connor Costello, Callie Diefenderfer, Lia Georges, Nadia Mesko, Ava Schilleci, Charlotte Smyth, Emmeline Smyth, Evie Tillinghast and Owen Troxell.
Co-Director Jennifer Najarian said, “The students have been working hard to put together our performances of ‘Mascots’ and ‘Friday Night Sprites’ over the past few weeks. These plays are a great opportunity for the cast to practice stagecraft and show off their comedic chops.”
Najarian described these performances as “awesome learning experiences for everyone involved” and added the cast and crew are looking forward to showcasing the plays this weekend. Technical Director Brendan Davis, Co-Director Erin Knecht and Najarian appreciate the audience coming out to support the students.
PRESS PHOTO BY LISA DRAPEREyer Middle School presents a doubleheader of Ian McWethy’s “Mascots” and “Friday Night Sprites” by Don Zolidis 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the school auditorium. ABOVE: The cast members prepare to rehearse for the fall production at Eyer Middle School. Story and additional photos appear on Page A11.
Ishaan Kataria, Seher Shah, Emersen Bennett and Aiden Douglas practice their scene with the skulls.
Emersen Bennett connects with the skull in her scene.
Amelia Alwine-Balliro as the Titanic and Kate Hearn as the iceberg show their props.
Stage crew members take a break from rehearsal.
Technical Director Brendan Davis and Co-Directors Erin Knecht and Jennifer Najarian display the T-shirt for the fall production.
Rebecca Wilks embodies the cat in her scene.
