Superheroes save the day in One Act Play
Christine Macke, Staff Writer
January 19, 2016
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Wonder Woman, played by freshman Stephanie Kidd, argues with her mom, played by sophomore Christine Macke. Much to the disappointment of her mother, she decides to help the mortals instead of staying on the mythical island of Themiskyra where she came from. And instead of fighting in a skin-tight suit like in the comics, Wonder Woman chooses a comfortable bathrobe to protest the sexist outfits of female superheros.
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For a boy who has the ability to shoot lazers out of his eyes, childhood was a tumultuous time for Superman, aka Clark Kent. Portrayed by sophomore Ben Swart, Clark has to deal with going to football games and fighting with his mom like any normal teenager. That is, until he sheds his glasses and button down shirt for the Superman suit.
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In the “Superhero Ultraferno,” the Avengers battle tax fraud instead of an evil alien army invading New York City. The Avengers assemble in an office building, not a high-tech jet owned by S.H.I.E.L.D. Hawkeye, played by freshman Ty Race, struggles to find the courage to ask the Black Widow, played by sophomore Julie Whapham, out on a date.
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Despite his web-shooting and super agility, Spiderman, played by senior Max Poff, cannot save his Uncle Ben, played by freshman Skye Haruyama, from supervillains and crooks. The death of Uncle Ben sets the motive for a final battle between Spiderman and the super villains. Of course, instead of hand-to-hand fighting, good and evil battle by singing and dancing.
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The archenemies of Spiderman, the super villains, are out for revenge against Peter Parker. Made up of the Sandman, Electro, Black Cat, Green Goblin, and Doctor Octopus, they create the perfect mix of evil maniacs and criminals. The villains are portrayed by senior Max Weiss, freshmen Ethan Cohen and Sarah Brownlee, and sophomores Michael and Kyle Ballman.