Staff Writer
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| Danny Martin (11), Rachel Cessna (11), and David Flowers (12) |
Apex
Peak Players’ fall production, Don’t
Drink the Water, is a hilarious show for all ages. There is fantastic
talent in the cast with senior David Flowers as Father Drobney, the narrator of
the show. The plot follows the struggles of Axel Magee as he attempts to run an
American Embassy behind the Iron Curtain while his father, Ambassador Magee
(senior Aidan Macpherson) is away on business. Right as Axel is put in charge
the Hollanders, a family from Newark, New Jersey, come running in the embassy
fleeing the communist police who accuse them of being spies.
Junior
Sean Thornton perfectly portrayed a loveable and klutzy Axel Magee. He added many
laugh out loud moments to the comedic atmosphere. Magee’s love interest is
Susan Hollander, played by junior Laura Mumford, whose kind heart and thirst
for adventure guide the storyline. Junior Danny Martin portrayed an outrageous
Walter Hollander, Susan’s father. Martin’s Jersey accent, wild gestures, and
continuous ranting brought Walter to life. The one who is always there to calm
Walter’s rants or fuel them is his wife, Marion Hollander, played by junior
Rachel Cessna. Her clumsiness and jokes throughout the show are hilarious.
Senior Will Stapleton portrayed Krojack, a communist police officer whose
Russian accent and demanding tone made his character believable. Flowers took
on a whole new role as an old, quirky priest who has been stuck at the Embassy
for six years. Thankful for the company, he entertains the Hollanders with
magic tricks. Flowers’ accent, mannerisms, and “old man shuffle” created a
hilarious “Holy Houdini.”
Closing
night is Saturday, Nov. 1. Tickets are available at apexdrama.com for $6-$7 online or $10 at the door. Be sure to bring canned goods for International
Thespian society to benefit their “Trick or Treat so Kids can Eat” drive. The
canned goods will be donated to UNICEF.
