Thank you to Mrs. Kriner's students for participating in the Review Student Contest! The Medinamite appreciates the contributions from all students. Congratulations to Kyla Johnson for winning 1st place with her review about Tres Potrillos. Congratulations also to Briley Potter and Lauren Grandstaff.

We hope everyone continues to read and participate in future contests!

The Addams Family Review by Briley Potter

From entering the auditorium, it was clear that The Addams Family production at Medina High School was not something to be viewed and forgotten. The ambiance was contagious with the darkly lit stage, filled seating, and animated murmurs about the show that could not begin soon enough. The auditorium lights went down as the stage lit up, signaling the start of the show and an immediate silence spread over the crowd but it wasn’t quiet for long because seconds later the well-known Addams Family theme song echoed through the walls and the viewers couldn’t help but clap along to the familiar tune. The mood of the watchers was evident in the way shouts and cheers reverberated in the seats.

What really blew the audience away was the talent shown by the young students who truly brought the show to life. As Morticia Addams, Livy Douglas truly inspired us with her attention to detail. Her body language with the way she held herself was nothing short of genuine Morticia Addams. Her fellow actor, Andrew Falkosy, who played the part of Gomez Addams, showed his true dedication to the role by managing to sing, dance, and speak with energy all while never once losing control of his Gomez-esque accent. The attention to pronunciation, the tone and volume were all successfully and impressively maintained throughout the entire performance. Falkosy’s voice was not the only talent attesting to the commitment the students put into their roles. Senior Gabi Ilg, in the role of Wednesday Addams, had the crowd on the edge of their seats just waiting for her to sing again. Her solo, “Pulled,” victoriously showcased her talent when her beautiful voice and impressive control wowed the audience from the very beginning and left them itching for more. Wednesday’s boyfriend, Luke Beineke, acted by Trynter Stiles was not short of his own singing gifts but what really inspired the crowd was his chemistry he had with each character he acted with. Whether he was with his family or the Addams, every interaction was realistic and convincing.

The young cast, the grand set, and the chilling atmosphere all worked to ensure an entertaining show and a well spent two and a half hours. The time flew by and when the final song rang through the crowd signaling the end, the entire audience filled the space with cheers and applause. The young actors and actresses took their bow and the seats began to empty as friends, parents, and inspired strangers all ran out to meet them. Overall, the production of The Addams Family will forever be remembered at Medina High School.