Possum Juniors debut mystery play

Delaware State News
Posted 8/5/21

GEORGETOWN — Making a world debut at Possum Hall, “Sincerely, Francis Ochidere” is the Possum Point Players Juniors 2021 summer production. Entirely conceived, written, cast and …

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Possum Juniors debut mystery play

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GEORGETOWN — Making a world debut at Possum Hall, “Sincerely, Francis Ochidere” is the Possum Point Players Juniors 2021 summer production. Entirely conceived, written, cast and directed by members of the Possums youth affiliate, this new classic murder mystery continues Friday and Saturday on the Possums’ outdoor stage.

All performances are at 7:30 p.m. and are outdoors. All current COVID-19 protocol for gatherings will be observed. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors, $10 for adults and can be reserved at 302-856-4560 or purchased at the door.

The mysterious twists and turns of the lives of Francis, his family members, his friends and perhaps those who are not so friendly adds up to theatre that is appropriate for all audiences.

Since kicking off the creative project in April and holding auditions in June, Possum Juniors and all who wanted to join in this experiment have written the script, designed and worked on a set, created posters and focused on producing a show.

Our amazing actors and the rest of our hardworking team brought this show to life,” said director Gianna Voges.

This is the first time the PJs have created their own original production from scratch. Throughout 2020 and into 2021, members of the youth affiliate met through Zoom or occasionally, small groups, masked and socially distanced, met in Possum Hall.

This determination led to the creation of Francis Ochidere, the world’s greatest crime solver. Problems arise when the master solver meets his own demise and the question is, who will solve the mysterious death of the great mystery solver?

Cast and crew members of “Sincerely, Francis Ochidere” who created and carry on this original work represent many mid and southern Delaware communities.

Ms. Voges, Diego Padilla, Nicte Mendoza, Andrea Padilla and Mikayla Dayton are from Seaford. Sam Jones and Dakota Hickman are from Laurel, Zach Burger is from Millsboro, and Jasmine Schaeffer is from Ocean View.

Olivia Farro and Rhys Humphries are from Georgetown, Zach Naar is from Milton, and Delaney Westhoff and Makenna Scheeler are from Greenwood. Brianna Whitman is from Long Neck and Abby Pamplona is from Delmar. Layla Hastings is also a cast member and PJ advisers are Lorraine Leavel, Milford, and Ashlie Workman, Milton.

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