Brookings High School’s One-Act Play cast and crew delivered an outstanding performance at the State One-Act Play Festival, held February 5–7 in Brandon, South Dakota.
This year’s production, A Hymn to the Hateful by Finegan Kruckemeyer, is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores the fragility of those who harbor hate, revealing their fear of isolation and their deep desire for connection. The 26-member cast and crew represented Brookings with professionalism, creativity, and strong stage presence throughout the festival.
Their efforts were recognized with five Outstanding Actor Awards, along with an Outstanding Ensemble Award for the remaining cast members—an honor that highlights the strength of the full company and the collaborative nature of the production.
Outstanding Actor Award Recipients:
Poppy McElroy
Alex Drager
Braden Higgins
Ruben Trujillo
Abram Bucholz
Outstanding Ensemble Award Recipients:
Hailey Hagedorn
Seija Saunders
Annie Pawlovich
Bailey Rottluff
Nylah Lammers
Adella Brehmer
Leah Tucker
Lexi Moore
Marlee Passenheim
Esther Klingbile
Liz Saunders
Eliza Jane Muzzey
Apollo Houck
Jess McChesney
Lillian Sichmeller
The production was directed by Laura Hummel and Julie Bergan Abraham.
Brookings High School’s One-Act program continues to provide meaningful opportunities for students to grow as performers, collaborators, and storytellers while representing their school community with pride.
