JM competes for the first time in the North Carolina Theatre Conference Festival with two performances over two days in the regional competition at North Moore High School.

“The Female Gaze,” produced by JM’s Theatre Arts 2 class, takes the stage on Friday, November 3, at 11 a.m. The play by Jillian Blevins is a re-framing of the story of Medusa from Greek mythology.

Performing in “The Female Gaze” are: Jacqueline Basilio (Meroope), Chloe Dickerson (Medusa), Ariana Harris (Teen Girl/Old Man/Athena) and Siniyah Utley (Clio).

“Our Place,” performed by a separate ensemble of JM students cast in an open audition, takes the stage on Saturday, November 4, at 9:45 a.m. The play by Terry Wayne Gabbard is a series of bittersweet vignettes featuring characters who all see the lakeside setting as their special spot.

Performing in “Our Place” are: Christian Ayala (Jake), Harmony Banks (Ensemble), Jobanny Benitez Espinoza (Ensemble), Jose Corona Vicente (Jonathan), Sarah Dekaney (Liberty), Emmanuel Hernandez Castaneda (Lyle), Kayla Kendrick (Ensemble), Sandra Lopez (Brenda), Xochitl Morales Gonzalez (Holly), Natalie Morales Zagada (Anne), Isabella Palacios (Corey), Serena Pietri (Sherry), Eleanor Reece (Sidney), Clara Rojas (Lead Ensemble), David Ta’Bon (Al), Andrey Ureña-Seceña (Stanley), Karsyn Vann (Beth), Elizabeth Vasquez Perez (Ensemble) and Samantha Wieber (Nicky).

Other high schools performing at the North Moore regional are Needham B. Broughton from Raleigh, E.E. Smith from Fayetteville, Hickory Ridge from Harrisburg, Massey Hill Classical from Fayetteville, North Moore from Robbins, Pinecrest from Southern Pines, Sallie B. Howard from Wilson, Union Pines from Cameron and Wake Forest. All performances are free and open to the public.

🎭 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE for the NCTC Regional Festival at North Moore