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“Middletown” Examines Human Connections

“Middletown” Examines Human Connections

Upper School thespians presented “Middletown” in October 2024, a play that explores themes like the importance of human connection, life and death, and the value of seemingly insignificant moments. Directed by Upper School Drama Teacher Mark Edwards, the play combined skillful performances with superb lighting, set design, and sound.

  • Arts
Students perform during a production of %22Middletown.%22

Mrs. Swanson (Adriana Banda ’25) was visited by local John Dodge (played by Beckett Stratton ’25).

A student plays a radio host in %22Middletown.%22

Nine Beringause ’27 played the role of ground control, who communicated with the town’s celebrated astronaut.

Actors inspect a rock during a scene in %22Middletown.%22

Tourists, played by (from left) Katelyn Jost ’26 and Charlie Tiefenbrun ’26, visited Middletown.

Students perform a scene in %22Middletown.%22

From left Mary Swanson (Adriana Banda ’25) got help from the Middletown librarian (Amelia Otjen ’25), while the mechanic (Abbey Norman ’26) listened in.