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Katelyn Shipler, Megan Thomas Named All-Conference in One Act Play

Megan Thomas and Katelyn Shipler
Megan Thomas and Katelyn Shipler, Minnesota River Conference All-Conference Team Members from MLHS

MLHS seniors Megan Thomas and Katelyn Shipler were named to the Minnesota River Conference One Act Play All-Conference Team on Saturday, January 19 at the conference’s One Act Play Festival held at Mayer Lutheran High School. Megan is one of the show’s production assistants and Katelyn plays the role of Helena in The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this year’s MLHS One Act Play.

“I’m so pleased that Katelyn and Megan were selected as All-Conference for One Act this year,” said Tim Bode, the MLHS One Act Play director. “Katelyn brings energy and vitality to every performance as Helena, and Megan has been an invaluable asset offstage as a production assistant, helping with costuming, props, makeup, and whatever other tasks she’s given.”

Katelyn is the daughter of Kirk and Tracy Shipler of Lester Prairie, Minnesota, and Megan is the daughter of Todd and Kris Thomas, of Mayer, Minnesota.

2019 MN River Conference One Act Play All-Conference Team
The 2019 Minnesota River Conference One Act Play All-Conference Team

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One Act Play is “The Seussification of a Midsummer Night’s Dream”

After receiving such a great reception from audiences for last year’s One Act Play, A Play With Words by Peter Bloedel, One Act director Tim Bode has selected another Peter Bloedel script for this year’s One Act Play – The Seussification of a Midsummer Night’s Dream.

The Bard’s most beloved comedy gets the full Seuss treatment in this playful adaptation. Two madcap Narrators chronicle the tale of the mixed-up lovers as they wander through a forest full of whoosh bush tush beasts and fairies dueling with bumballoon swords. Told in rhyming couplets, this reimagining is how Shakespeare’s magical tale might have played if Dr. Seuss had gotten his hands on it…

“I really enjoy Bloedel’s use of language,” said Bode. “It’s one of the reasons I chose last year’s show, and also a major reason I decided to do a Peter Bloedel show again this year. So many One Act plays available seem to deal with heavy issues, and while it’s certainly important to address serious topics with high school students, I wanted to do a show that brought joy and laughter to people, and I think The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will do just that.”

The MLHS One Act Play is part of the Minnesota State High School League’s annual One Act Play competition. Because of this, certain rules apply, such as a maximum of 20 students in the cast and crew, and a maximum running time of 35 minutes.

The top two plays at the subsection competition, as determined by the judges, advance to the section competition, and the top play at each section competition advances to the State One Act Play Festival February 7 & 8 at The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University in St. Paul.

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www. playscripts.com), the show will be performed in the MLHS Fine Arts Center Auditorium at 7 PM on January 16, at the Minnesota River Conference One Act Play Festival at MLHS on January 19 at 2:50 PM, and at the 4A subsection competition at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School (time TBA) on Saturday, January 26.

The Conference Festival will include the One Act Plays from Norwood Young America, LeSueur-Henderson, Belle Plaine, Sibley East, Jordan, Tri-City United (TCU), and Mayer Lutheran. The first performance starts at 9:10 AM with the Awards Ceremony beginning at 3:50 PM. Food will be available from the MLHS concession stand. Tickets for the festival are $6 for adults and $4 for students.

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The December 2018 Crusader Newsletter

The December 2018 Crusader newsletter is available here to read or download.

Highlights from this issue include:

  • “It’s a Mystery!” by Executive Director Joel Landskroener
  • 2018 Fall Activities Wrap by Activities Director Kris Gustin
  • Joelle Grimsley Inducted into MVCA Hall of Fame
  • Booster Club News
  • December Spiritwear Sale
  • “The St. John’s Bible” on Campus
  • Student Digital Photography Examples
  • “The Math Curriculum and the ACT” by MLHS math teacher Barbara Hoback
  • One Act Play – “The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
  • Ysleta Mission Team
  • Robotics Club News
  • Alumni Corner and Crusader Crux featuring Adriana Ernst
  • Student Spotlight on Sarah Parrish
  • Counselor’s Corner with Guidance Counselor Debra Kelzer
  • “A Mayer Lutheran Education” with Principal Kevin Wilaby
  • Christmas Concert and Art Exhibit December 17

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Consider a Year-End Contribution to MLHS

Give a Gift to MLHSIf you’re considering a year-end gift to Mayer Lutheran High School, remember that you can make your donation online. Simply click here to visit the secure Mayer Lutheran donation page and complete the online form. In addition to a one-time payment, you can also set up recurring donations to MLHS.

You can also mail your donation to the school’s address: Mayer Lutheran High School, 305 5th St NE, Mayer, MN 55360.

For information on existing funds and endowments available at MLHS, visit our Give Now page. If you are interested in planned giving, please contact Mr. Joel Landskroener at (952) 657-2251 x1007 or by email.

MLHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. All gifts are tax-deductible.

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Christmas Concert & Art Exhibit are Dec. 17

MLHS Christmas Concert Program Cover
MLHS Christmas Concert Program Cover

Join us for the Mayer Lutheran High School Christmas Concert & Art Exhibit on December 17 at 7 PM.

The MLHS Christmas Concert will feature the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Concert Choir. Join us for a variety of hymns and carols with a little a cappella Feliz Navidad added for good measure. The concert will conclude with our annual Hallelujah Chorus sing-along led by the Wind Ensemble. Please bring your own copy of the chorus. Limited copies of music will be available.

Student artwork will be on display as well as a full-size replica of the Gospels and the book of Acts from The Saint John’s Bible.

Concert program cover illustration: ©Christ our Light , the Word Made Flesh (detail), Donald Jackson, 2002, The Saint John’s Bible, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota, USA. Used with permission. All rights reserved.