4-H’ers Showcase Dramatic Talents

Lincoln County 4-Hers were transformed into animals, carnival operators, a detective, game show host and many other characters, Saturday, April 18th, 2009 at St. John’s School in Merrill for this year’s Lincoln County 4-H Drama Festival.  Vince Geisler and Nancy Koehler, judged four creative, educational and entertaining plays.  The festival was planned and coordinated by the Pine River Peppers 4-H Club and emceed by Erin Riddle, Steven Roets, and Cassie Timm, Lincoln County 4-H Ambassadors.

By participating in the Drama Festival, youth have the opportunity to develop, strengthen and expand their skills and interest in theater arts.  Youth also develop self-confidence in their abilities to perform in front of an audience in a safe and friendly environment.  Most importantly, is the fun and friendships youth form while planning, practicing and performing their plays. 

4-H is open to all youth in grade Kindergarten through 13 (one year after high school graduation), regardless of where you live.  For more information about joining 4-H, contact the Lincoln County UW-Extension office at 539-1072 or visit our website at www.lincolncounty4h.com.

Drama Fest 2009 Results and Participants

The Incident at the Snake Farm

Pine River Peppers 4-H Club

Director: Lori Podgorski

Received a Red Ribbon

Frank Lemke as Willie

Received Best Actor award

Lauren Lemke as Calli

Bailey Iwen as Mary

Hunter Jaeger as Jackie

Jordan Jaeger as Sally

Received Best Actress award

Emma Jaeger as Marie

Fawn Zahn as Raccoon

Elizabeth Schmidt as Skunk

Brandon Konicke as Ben

Makayla Hinz as Tina

Montana Hinz as Sandy

Gabby Hinz as Skunk

Calab Stoeckmann as Bunny 

The County Fair

Corning All Stars 4-H Club

Director: Heidi Lemmer

Received a Blue Ribbon

Rose Gronna as Chowtowy

Sheri Gronna as Zizick

Received Best Actress award

Chloe Lemmer as Jazzy

Cade Lemmer as Game Operator

Nursery Crime Scene Investigation

Director: Laura Reiter

Received a Blue Ribbon

Recieved the Merit Award

Jesse Renn as Tommy Stout

Peter Pintens as Doc Foster

Katie Reiter as Mrs. Grundy

Heidi Massa as Sonia

The Fair Feud Show

Director/Writer: Yvette Chieves

Props made by Pat Chieves and Rob Norton

Costumes made/assembled by each 4-H member

The Hosts

Dillon Chieves as Sam Cent (the host)

Laura Weiland as Dolly Dollars (the Assistant)Received the Best Actress Award

Team 1 – The 4-Hers

Brenda Krueger as Snapshot Sally

Andy Riddle as John Deer

Mercedes Valliere as Brodie the Skateboarder

Erin Riddle as Penny Petunia

Dana Kalepp as Patti Pastel

Megan Thistle as Lynn Zona

Keia Woller as Brittany the Breakdancer

Team 2 – The Fair Animals

Hailey Devoy as Cassey the Dog

Lisa Krueger as Henny Penny the Chicken

Jeza Kleinschmidt as Porkchop the Pig

Trista Rathke as Trixie the Horse

Lillly Neuman as Ruby the Rabbit

Sheena Kalepp as Pretty Polly the Parrot – Received the Best Costume Award

Charleze Valliere as Moozer the Cow

The Commercial

Erin Riddle

Noah Riddle

Morgan Norton

Received a Blue Ribbon