Fall Play Highlights Creativity!

Over Halloween weekend, our high school students delivered a delightful rendition of “Around the World in 80 Days,” co-directed by Elizabeth Eby and Liz Marin ’10. This comedy-drama, originally penned by Jules

The Wager is Set!

Verne and adapted for the stage by Laura Eason, was a great success, showcasing our students’ creativity.

The plot follows Phileas Fogg ( Jackson Comfort ’26) on his whirlwind journey around the globe, utilizing various modes of transport—by train, elephant, and ship. A standout moment in the production was the students’ portrayal of being aboard a ship, rhythmically swaying in perfect harmony as they mimicked the ocean’s waves, accompanied by a lively sea tune played also by our students. The production also featured impressive sound and lighting effects, skillfully managed by Samuel Aponte ’28, enhancing the overall experience.

While We’re At It, Thank You

This past spring, we participated in the annual Great Community Give initiative with the campaign: Light the Way for the Arts at EMS! The Eastern Mennonite School Auditorium continues to serve as the heart of our artistic and spiritual community—a space where students excel, creativity flourishes, and the community comes together. From outside groups like churches who use our space to musicals and plays to choir concerts and chapel services, this auditorium is where inspiration takes center stage.

Investing In Our Collective Future

The investment of our supporters, financial and otherwise, benefits every student, audience member, and community group that continues to gather in this space for events such as recent chapels, dessert theater, the homecoming concert, and the fall play! We are excited to see what the future holds! Thank you for coming to our plays and concerts, supporting our students and helping us light the way!

Special Thanks

 Lauren Barker with the help of other EMS theater parents put on a candlelit period appropriate feast for the cast, showing her commitment to helping them imagine their character in a social setting as well which likely helped them in their performance.

And thank you to Gaines Group Architects for being our fall play sponsor!

Fall Play Sponsor