The Gorham High School Drama program will bring life Beth Henley’s
outrageous comedy “The Wake of Jamey Foster” at Gorham High School the weekend of Nov. 10 to 13.
The production is directed by Portland theatre veteran Michael Levine and features student actors and designers. In “The Wake of Jamey Foster,” the playwright, best known for her hit play and movie “Crimes of the Heart,” creates seven unforgettable zany characters.
The story takes place during a gathering at a seemingly genteel southern home for the funeral of Jamey Foster, who died by being kicked in the head by a cow. Over the course of a day, this dysfunctional family fights, cries and ultimately laughs together as they share their hopes and dreams around the coffin.
“The Wake of Jamey Foster” features seniors Spencer Hawkes, Jenny
Graves, DJ Joffe, and Brenna Nicely. Junior Rachael Tordoff and
sophomores Nick Rapolla and Matt Slipp round out the cast. Senior
Kristyn Stroud is the assistant director. The set is designed by
seniors Erin Cole and Maia Fleming. Senior Katie VanDerburgh designs the costumes, and sophomore Kevin Wiacek designs the lighting.
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