IHS students preparing for the play "Pop Goes the Weasel."
Colby Sylte and Ben Kulesa rehearsing the WWII era myster.
Ipswich High School presents "Pop Goes the Weasel" by Craig Sodaro, produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., on April 12 at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Ipswich School Theater.
"Pop Goes the Weasel" is an intriguing World War II period mystery. The play takes place at Winnie Wynn's New England home, where she has taken in her grandchildren and two other children whose parents are overseas during the war.
What looks to be a peaceful summer for the blended family takes a dark turn when a body is discovered behind Winnie's house. Mistrust abounds when the sheriff makes it known that the motive might have to do with a rumored saboteur targeting the local power station.
Filled with touching moments and unforgettable characters, this all ages show will appeal to everyone.
The cast includes Thomas Goetz as Raul Vedkurt, Ben Kulesa as Freddy Miller, Ashlee Thorson as Gilly Wynn, Ty Braun as Sheriff Jack Lovell, Kendra Osborne as Maura Flannigan, Jessica Pullman as Charlotte Wynn, Alexa Russman as Rhonnie Rogers, Jayna Sanborn as Winnie Wynn, Avery Sylte as Blondie Boothe, Bridget Fuhrmann as Jane Perkins, and Colby Sylte as Leon Flannigan.
The crew includes script supervisor Paige Maher, light and sound operators Nathan Kamps and Tyler Tran, and creative director Michelle Sihrer. There is also a special guest appearance by Trent Osborne.
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