DCHS creates magical musical
Comet staff report

Roger's and Hammerstein's irrereverent rendition of the Princess and the Pea, "Once Upon a Mattress," is the musical to be presented by Delphi Community High School. Over 20 students are in rehearsal for the farcical fable scheduled for March 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and March 16 at 2 p.m.

Seniors and stage veterans Brenton Hathaway, Jenna Buehler and Arielle Brosman perform in the title roles (respectively) of Prince Dauntless, Queen Aggravain and Princess Winnifred the Woebegone. Sophomore Andrew Martin plays comic relief in the role as the mute King Sextimus, senior Shane Evans as the Minstrel, junior Jimmy Reed as the Wizard, and sophomore Hannah Evans as the Jester. Other cast members include Grace Mears, Chris Mayfield, Zach Cook, Micah Red Elk, James Wethington, Grace Currie, Chloe Fivecoate, Jordan Hudelson, Natalie Garrison, Jenny Maxwell, Elizabeth Britt, Megan Veach, Kyla Francis, Ashlynn Marvell, and Elizabeth Rowen. Carroll County Community Band will combine with DCHS band students for the shows musical accompaniment. The band is under the direction of Jay Dennison.

Tickets will soon be available by calling the high school at (765) 564-3481. Stage director is Sara Daly Brosman assisted by Kayla Haley. Choral director is Kevin Kayser.