STOUGHTON - The Stoughton Apostolic Church opened its doors on March 30 so that the Stoughton Central School Drama Club could stage its one-act play, Imperfect Proposal.
In front of a full house, William, played by Jadah Walbaum, and Ella, cast by Sophie Turk, were dressed as an elderly couple sitting on a bench in the park.
The elderly couple enjoyed the park, as they could relax and listen to others in the park, namely a young couple sitting not too far off.
Kate was portrayed by Bailey Baumgartner, as she sat with her boyfriend Ben, played by Sydney Hemphill. Ben had plans to propose to Kate but had many interferences.
Each time Ben tries his proposal another issue comes up, such as the rich socialite, Emily Goudy, who loses an expensive ring and later plays an attractive young lady, all which cause issues for the young couple.
Both Kate and Ben become jealous of the issues at hand and more so when Kate’s ex-boyfriend, Andrew, played by Klowie Foster, shows up.
This whole time, the elderly couple has some kind of remarks to be said, which had the crowd in laughter many times throughout the play.
Dog walker Tally McArthur shows up in the park with her pup, and Kate falls in love with the puppy, finding out her boyfriend does not like dogs.
Protesters, portrayed by MacyLynn Lake, Phoebe Borejon and Emily Goudy, do not like dogs in the park as they smell, poop, bark and are just a nuisance.
As the plot thickens, so does the couple’s desire to go further in their relationship, all the while the elderly couple has something to say about it.
This young group of actors had the crowd laughing most of the time and these students are from Grades 4-11.
Director Tracy Cameron said the kids worked hard on this play since December, and the last three weeks held rehearsals at the church.
Madison Richaud was the stage director and also welcomed everyone to the play.
Admission to the play was a donation which would be split between the church and the drama club.
