of good stock by melissa ross

THE STORY:

When legendary novelist Mick Stockton died, he left his three daughters a house in Cape Cod, control over his books, and a whole lot of issues. Years later, the men in their lives struggle to be a part of this elusive family’s legacy. It’s not always easy keeping up with the hurricane of the whip-smart and sharp-tongued Stockton Sisters. Especially during a weekend filled with dramatic confrontations and surprising confessions. A raw, poignant, and hilarious look at the fun and dysfunction of family.

what the critics are saying:

“Smoothly paced, occasionally touching, and…as comforting as a quart of mint chocolate chip ice cream, eaten straight from the container.” —The New York Times.

“The reunion… leads to upsetting revelations, the airing of grievances, clumsy tendernesses, and forgiving ruminations that volley across the stage in a zany, often very funny cacophony…Ross’s characters are drawn with assurance, wit and gentle mockery—we definitely have met these people…” —Los Angeles Times.

“Laugh-out-loud funny…relatable and thoroughly entertaining.” —Entertainment Weekly.

“Ross displays a flair for writing sharp, funny dialogue.” —The Hollywood Reporter.

“An engrossing mix of humor and heart. Ross’s three sisters strike a fine balance between the comfortingly recognizable and enchantingly fresh.” —TheaterMania.com.

Cast of characters:

Jess Stockton, the oldest Stockton sister

Fred, Jess's Husband

Celia Stockton, the youngest Stockton sister

Amy Stockton, the middle Stockton sister

Josh, Amy's fiance

Hunter, Celia's boyfriend

District 8 4A Results

Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Argyle

Honorable Mention All-Star Cast

Nolan Roark, Sophomore, in the role of Fred

All-Star Tech

Dylan Elmore, Senior, Stage Manager

All-Star Cast

Layla Bryson, Sophomore, in the role of Jess

Gentry Phillips, Sophomore, in the role of Celia

Kat Trimble, Sophomore, in the role of Amy

THE COMPANY

cast

Jess Stockton, played by Layla Bryson

Fred, played by Nolan Roark

Celia Stockton, played by Gentry Phillips

Amy Stockton, played by Kat Trimble

Josh, Jonah Nadeau Brock Haugen

Hunter, Brock Haugen

Crew

Josh Allen, Hannah Cleghorn, MyKayla Derouin, Dylan Elmore, Maegan Neagle, Don Tang, Tina Traffanstead

also assisting was Hailey Hughes and Joseph Brooks.

2020 UIL OAP Contest Dates for Springtown

UPDATE

UIL OAP has been cancelled for the year, due to Covid 19.

We end our season at the beginning, Champions of our District in UIL OAP.

• OAP CLINIC- DATE: PLACE:
• OAP CLINIC DATE: PLACE:
• OAP CLINIC- DATE: PLACE:
• PUBLIC PERFORMANCE *DATE: PLACE: Springtown HS,
• DISTRICT 8 AAAA UIL OAP DATE: March PLACE: Argyle High School, Argyle, Texas
• BI-DISTRICT- AAAA Districts 7 & 8 DATE: TBA PLACE: Argyle High School, Argyle, Texas
• AREA- 4A Reg. I, Area 2; (Dist. 5,6,7,8) DATE: TBA PLACE: Graham HS, 628 Third Street, Graham, TX 76450
• REGION- (4A Region I) DATE: TBA PLACE: Cooper HS-Lubbock, TX
• STATE 4A- DATE: TBA PLACE: Round Rock HS

WHAT IS UIL OAP?

The League's One-Act Play Contest, founded in 1927, is the largest high school play production contest or play festival in the world. More than 14,000 Texas high school students in more than 1,200 plays participate in 300 plus contests, which take place from the beginning of March through the three-day, 40-production State Meet One-Act Play Contest. The One-Act Play Contest is supported by more than 300 members of the Texas Theatre Adjudicator and Officials Organization. The League's theatre program is considered by historians to be the foundation of educational and community theatre in Texas. It continues to be a major factor motivating increasing numbers of schools to offer theatre arts as an academic subject.

The UIL One-Act Play contest is a competition where similarly sized Texas schools present an 18-40 minute play and may be adjudicated by a panel of three judges or a single judge. The contest is held on a single day and open to the public. There are six possible levels of competition: Zone, District, Bi-District, Area, Region, and State. At each level of competition a judge awards individual acting awards as well as selecting three productions to advance to the next level of competition up to the Regional Level where only two will advance to the State Level. After the awards are announced a Judge gives an oral critique to each of the schools. Because of the wide participation and diversity of plays produced certain rules and guidelines have been adopted by the State One-Act Play Office. These rules are in place to ensure safety, allow for equity, satisfy legal standards, and make the running of the contest practical.