2004 Upper School Drama cast and crew: (L to R kneeling) Rachel Winters, Kelly Bunger, Maggie Elliott. (L to R standing, 2nd row) Adam Carpenter, Mary Swails, Lauren Winters, Katie Watters, Krista Lewis, Deanna Cossio, Ryan Sadowsky, Grant Roszkowiak. (L to R back row) Amy Hinely, Rosanna Crosby, Carson Britt, Ed Udvadia, Lauren Patterson, Chad King, Brianna Russell, Joseph Darieng, Russell Butter.

The 2004 Upper School Drama Club staged several performances of "The President"s New Clothes" for students, families and friends, and for regional AA "One-Act Play" competition during the month of October 2004.

In this musical comedy, President William Lee (Carson Britt) is too busy with international politics to worry about whether his striped tie clashes with his plaid pants and argyle socks. His devoted wife (Lauren Winters) is understanding but the media takes a stab at his wardrobe, as does his election opponent, Horace Grinchley (Ed Udvadia), and Horace's overly-ambitious campaign manager, Myrna Snerd (Mary Swails). The two get several people to pose as wardrobe consultants (Deanna Cossio, Krista Lewis, and Maggie Elliott) to strip President Lee down to his "bare" essentials, and have him deliver a nationally televised debate in a suit only visible to loyal constituents.

Other vibrant characters adding to the campaign fever in this play include the President's running mate (Ryan Sadowsky), a salami-hoarding terrorist (Joseph Darieng), an environmental fanatic (Brianna Russell), plus a patriotic, chaotic chorus of reporters (Rosanna Crosby, Chad King, Lauren Patterson, and Rachel Winters), White House staff (Katie Watters, Kelly Bunger), and secret service agents (Adam Carpenter and Grant Roszkowiak).

Mrs. Donna Loyd directs the Drama Club and performances. For more information about the Upper School Drama Club, visit Drama or contact Mrs. Loyd at dloyd@savcps.com.