The Fireside Broadcast

Are you experiencing cabin fever and in need of some new entertainment? Do you love movies or literature? Do you miss the thrill of watching life performances but are concerned about your safety? Join the MIHS Drama Class December 3-12 for a one-of-a-kind rendition of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders safely from your home!

Show Notes

Hello, Islanders! The students of Drama 2 want to invite you to see their fall production of The Outsiders. Information below.

Description and performance dates: Based on S.E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders brings us the coming-of-age story of Ponyboy Curtis, a young man who finds himself caught in a social divide between the Greasers and the Socs. Through his family, fellow Greasers, and unexpected friendships, Pony courageously faces loss, life, death, and hope for the future. Join the MIHS Drama Department as they present a unique, virtual production of this play. Stream this play from home (information below) on the following dates and times:


  • December 3 at 7pm (Cast Socs)




  • December 4 at 7pm (Cast Greasers)




  • December 5 at 2pm (Cast Greasers)




  • December 5 at 7pm (Cast Socs)




  • December 10 at 7pm (Cast Greasers)




  • December 11 at 7pm (Cast Socs)




  • December 12 at 2 pm (Cast Socs)




  • December 12 at 7pm (Cast Greasers)


Where to buy tickets: http://mihs.booktix.com/
This production's ticket sales will be on a donation basis only. You can reserve a ticket for $0, you can reserve a ticket for $10. If you feel compelled and are able, please consider donating an amount of money toward the production. Proceeds will go to the MISD Drama Boosters (MISDB.org), who are sponsoring this show. No amount is too small.  We appreciate your support. 

How to watch: Once you purchase your tickets through BookTix, they will email you a link address for the show/time you will be viewing. 


Cast list is below.

Character(s) | Cast Greasers | Cast Socs
Ponyboy  | Lucas Vorkoper | Milo Mechem-Miller
Johnny | Kyra McPherson | London Brunelle
Bob | Max Fischel | Max Fischel
Randy | Madison Laurie | Abigail Weiss
Dallas | Jamisen Dowdy | Kendall Baebler
Two-Bit | Artemis Wiegand | Geoffrey Goffman
Darry | Max Cathey-Roberts | Kylie Drake
Sodapop | Evan Skirgaudas | Sophia Dondisch
Sandy/ Mrs. O’Briant | Sofia Yarza | Kate Gormley
Cherry | Catherine Grady | Caroline Thompson
Marcia | Kate Petersen | Molly Atkinson
Ms. Syme/ Jerry/Nurse/Soc | Amelie Van Dooren | Brielle Gradek
Doctor/ Paula/Soc | Maple O’Callaghan | Sadie Jensen

Production Team


Director: Daniela Melgar

Stage Manager: Emily Elbaum
Film editing: Kylie Drake, London Brunelle, Geoffrey Goffman, Kyra McPherson
Poster Design: Milo Mechem-Miller

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**Information provided by Daniela Melgar; Mercer Island High School; Drama Director and Teacher; English Teacher; Theatre Manager**

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