LHS One Act finds success at State

The South Dakota State One Act Festival was held at Brandon Valley Feb. 5–7, and the Lennox High School One Act team capped off a strong season with a successful performance and multiple awards.

Lennox qualified for the state competition after capturing first-place honors at the Region 2A Competition at the end of January. At State, the group had another strong performance bringing home several awards. 

Lennox earned a Superior Technical Award, recognizing the work of Chase Hazuka, Harper Lee, Natalie Aesoph, Kaydence Gerry, Andie Brende, Sophie Wood, Lincoln Allie, and Jacob Carlson. In addition, the team received four individual acting awards, presented to Isaiah Sayler, Miriam Welch, Isaak Booker, and Ariana Poppens. Cast and crew are pictured above.

This year’s production marked a shift in tone for the Lennox One Act program. Miss Matched is a comedy, a departure from the dramatic performances the group has presented over the past three years.

The play is set in an abandoned greenhouse behind Everwood Academy, where Piper launches her matchmaking service, “Miss Matched,” in an attempt to “solve love at Everwood.” Using an algorithm she created, Piper and her partner Calvin promise to find perfect matches for their classmates ahead of the school dance. As expected, the plan quickly unravels, leading to comedic chaos and a surprise ending—even Piper doesn’t see coming.

Cast members for Miss Matched included:

Leo Aesoph — Toby

Evan Atkins — Felix

Isaak Booker — Derek

Liz Hanisch — Natalie

James Hermanson — Tyler

Emersen Lee — Sophia

Karissa Iken — Mia

Karson Iken — Lyle

Duncan Johnson — Gavin

Olivia Johnson — Kendra

Noah Oien — Aaron

Madix Oltmanns — DJ Spinsanity

Ariana Poppens — Cassie

Isaiah Sayler — Calvin

Isabelle Smith — Becca

Maddigan Van Sickle — Daisy Lou

Miriam Welch — Piper

Stage Manager: Andie Brende

Crew: Lucy Carlson, Lincoln Allie, Kaydence Gerry, Natalie Aesoph

Lights: Jacob Carlson

Spotlights: Sophie Wood, Harper Lee

Sound: Chase Hauka