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Bishop Rosecrans present The Sound of Music HEALTH & WELLNESS

March 20, 21, and 22 by Lynette Dotson Steps towards

sustainability

by Alexus Masterson, MPH,
Family & Consumer Sciences Educator
Ohio State University Extension,
Muskingum County

The choices that we make impact
our environment. From what we pur-
chase to how many children we decide
to have, we are always leaving a carbon
footprint. Today, there are many op-
tions to choose from when it comes to
products with recycled plastics or ethi-
cally sourced ingredients. While people
reading this may not have the power to
change policy, let’s talk about a few ways
to be sustainable at home. Think twice
when you shop, is there a way you can
get the product second-hand? Check to
see if the products are made from lower
impact materials with minimal packag-
ing and shipping, Amazon has made
great strides to combine packages for
less material use. Over the years, cor-
porations have been making efforts to
reduce their carbon footprints in produc-
tion, sourcing, and shipping. Most com-
panies’ websites put their sustainability
efforts on the page so that consumers
can see what they are contributing to.
Other methods for sustainability include
Maria Rainer played by Jackie Connell lead Liesl Von Trapp (played by Reese Kornokovich) and the other Von Trapp children down the stairs for a musical watching how much water we use, re-
number. Lynette Dotson duce food waste, conserve energy, and
finding alternative transportation meth-
Musical fans rejoice! The Sound of plays a vital role, gaining hands-on ex- Gage Bee, Charlie Butcher, Izzy DeMat- ods (walking, biking, carpool, etc.), and
Music: Youth Edition, is being presented perience in technology and production. tio, Legacy Gibson, Dakota Household- recycling. We may find ourselves won-
by the Bishop Rosecrans Drama Club on Every show has been a labor of love, er, John Lepi, Leigha Moody, Mallory dering how to make these changes hap-
March 20, 21, and 22 and you will not and this final production of The Sound of Moody, Zane Moody, Kate Pugh, Allysen pen all at once, but it can be a slow tran-
want to miss it! Music is a celebration of the hard work, Sagan (Backstage) are all part of the sition! Being mindful of what we use and
There will be four opportunities to passion, and memories we’ve created hard-working crew. how much can increase the likelihood
catch the show, Thursday, March 20, together. It’s bittersweet, but I am deep- “To the current cast and crew, as well we make lasting changes to sustainable
practices.
and Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. or stop ly grateful for every moment and for the as all past drama club members—thank Now that we have talked about
in for the matinee on Sunday, March 22 lasting impact these experiences have you! Each of you has brought something some ways to focus on sustainability in
at 2 p.m. or the final show at 7 p.m. The had on our school community.” special to our productions, and it has the home, what can we do in the world
total run time for the performance is Members of the cast include: Jackie been an absolute joy to watch you grow, around us? One way to be an advocate is
about 60 minutes plus a 15-minute in- Connell (Maria Rainer), Leeann Robin- both as performers and as individuals,” by planting gardens that encourage pol-
termission. son (The Mother Abbess), Caitlyn Snode shared Lepi. “Theater is more than just linators. The decrease in the population
The stage is set at Breitfeller Audito- (Sister Berthe), Julia Golden (Sister Mar- putting on a show; it teaches team- of bees has alarmed many scientists,
rium in Bishop Rosecrans High School garetta/Frau Schmidt), Genny Thornton work, creativity, problem-solving, and as bees are an essential pollinator that
(1040 East Main Street, Zanesville). (Sister Sophia), Chris Wilson (Captain confidence—skills that will serve you in helps flowers and other plants thrive.
50 Students (43 from Rosecrans and Georg Von Trapp Preview/Friday/Satur- whatever path you choose. Whether you Gardening season is upon us, so a few
7 from Bishop Fenwick) are involved as day Matinee Max Detweiler Thursday/ continue in the arts or pursue something tips to consider adding to your garden
either cast or crew and worked hard to Saturday Evening), Jordan Joseph (Max entirely different, I hope you carry on the this year are grow more flowers, each
help create a top-notch viewing experi- Detweiler Preview/Friday/Saturday Mat- lessons and friendships from this experi- type can attract different pollinators.
ence worth well beyond the ticket price. inee Georg von Trapp Thursday/Satur- ence with you. The stage may be tem- Bloom through the seasons from early
spring to late fall. Some key plants for
Aiding with the production are Roger day Evening), Reese Kornokovich (Liesl porary, but the impact of theater lasts a pollinators include trees, shrubs, peren-
Ward (Set Design), Music Direction, Von Trapp), Cohen Todd (Friedrich Von lifetime. I am incredibly proud of all of nials, annuals, and herbs (Ellsworth,
Sheryl Wise (Music Direction), Jillian Trapp), Emma Wells (Louisa Von Trapp), you and excited to see where your jour- 2015). Happy Spring everyone and think
Von Gunten (Assistant Director), Megan Wyatt Vaughn (Kurt Von Trapp), Ame- neys take you! about ways to make a lasting impact on
Lenox (Choreography), and Jillian Lepi lia Nicholopoulos (Brigitta Von Trapp), Tickets are available online at brdc. our lives and the world around us.
(Director, Producer, and Musical Direc- Lila Moyer (Marta Von Trapp), Kennison booktix.com. The cost is $15 for adults,
tion). Lenox (Gretl Von Trapp), Conner Wells $10 for seniors and military, and $7 for
This will be Jillian Lepi’s final time di- (Franz), Titus Morrow (Rolf Gruber), students. Sources:
Ellsworth, D. (2015, February 25). Attracting Pollinators to
recting. She has directed productions at Caleb Scott (Baron Elberfeld), Landon You can find the drama club on Face- the Garden. Ohioline OSU Extension. https://ohioline.osu.edu/
factsheet/ENT-47
the Catholic Schools of Zanesville—Bish- Newman (Herr Zeller), Tizian Schmelzer book at BishopRosecransHighSchool
op Rosecrans High School and Bishop (Admiral von Schreiber), Mason Moyer DramaClub.
Fenwick School—for the past ten years, (Goat), Tyler Nash (Girl in the Pale Pink
directing a total of 15 shows including Coat), Ryleigh Maxwell (Mama/Nun/
Shrek Jr., Grease, and a special radio Ensemble), Jade Soller (Fräulein Sch-
drama adaptation of A Christmas Carol weiger/Nun/Ensemble), Sophia Scott,
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lilly Spicer, and Zoé Reaves (Nun/En- Local business to donate
“This final production is incredibly semble), Bao Thái, Brody Zemba, Claire
meaningful to me,” said Lepi. “It repre- Ward, and Maggie Scott (Ensemble), portion of fuel sales to area
sents a decade of creativity, collabora- Evan Tolliver and Nicholas Bernath (Ger-
tion, and witnessing students grow both Damien Hughes (Sound), Stephen food pantries
man Official).
on and off the stage. Theater is so much
more than performing—it builds confi- Sagan (Microphones), Case Maxwell
dence, fosters teamwork, and provides (Music), Elizabeth Hustey (Lights), Con- AJ’s Fuel- Food Mart & Drive Thru lo- Route 60, Dresden) and Lighthouse Food
opportunities for students to develop ner Wells (Backstage Manager), Brynn cated at 1648 Linden Avenue in Zanes- Pantry (State Route 586, Nashport).
skills beyond the spotlight. Whether they Newton (Assistant Backstage Manager), ville, will be donating a part of fuel sales
are acting, working backstage, or man- Abby Sagan (Backstage/Red Curtain), on April 1st through 31st to two local
aging lights and sound, each student Ella Burnett (Backstage/Black Curtain), food pantries, Jubilee Food Pantry (State