A play about cocaine took the crown of comedy as skits like this placed humorous twists on serious issues facing the world today in Drama Fest 2017.

The plays were written by students of the Play Production class, coached by acting veteran Mr. Segovia, and they raised awareness on topics like euthanasia and body shaming. In a play designed for an overall appeal, the performances were relatable to young adults and their parents through a mix of light and heavy entertainment.

Eugenio Díaz displayed his versatility as a performer by playing a sleazy conman, a contrast from his role in the school musical, The Addams Family.

“Been there, done that,” commented 12th grader Mavy Zambrano as she watched Barbara Martinez’s portrayal of a strict mother pressuring her on-stage daughter, Andrea Newell, to drop a few pounds for her upcoming Prom.

In his play, Pablo Carrillo proved a weak stomach wasn’t going to stop him from conquering the girl of his dreams. The booming laughter from the audience demonstrated this performance was a fan favorite.

The Improvisation class also drew giggles as they revealed a semester’s hard work in creativity and originality. Teams fought for the best grade in the course through a series of games.

They shared the spotlight with the audience as guest participants were picked randomly from the crowd to aid their presentation. Whether it was producing sound effects or giving plot ideas, viewers were always on the edge of their seats.

As Mr. Segovia said, the success of these final performances was the result of a semester of tough love. Taking place on December 6th, 7th, and 8th, the students said goodbye to these electives leaving space for new performers to take their place in 2018.