The challenge of the perfect Christmas gift in turn of the century New York City seems small compared to what students at Sevastopol High School have endured bringing its play to the stage this weekend. Alexis Garret, Owen Ensign-Foulds, Sienna Cain, Lilly Turner, Brooklyn Brauner, Lucas Apsey, Finn Mathews, Brynleigh Ash, Alexa Olson, Izzy Wadkins, Bea Dramm, and Merrick Mann star in Sevastopol’s production of “The Gift of the Magi.” It tells the story of a near penniless couple trying to find the perfect Christmas for each other. Like many events over the last nine months, the students will be masked as they perform the play four times for a live streaming audience. Director Amy Ensign says diction was just as important as anything due to the masks.
Ensign adds the students have adjusted well to performing in front of a camera instead of a live audience.
The performances will take place on Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. and are free to watch. You can click on the links above to join the show during the given time.
