Starr's Mill

High School's drama department has done it again.

The cast and

crew has captured the Region 4-AAAAA title in the One Act Competition

for the second year in a row. This year's production of "The Diviners"

was directed by David Spearman, the school's new drama instructor.

"The Diviners"

takes place in fictional Zion, Ill. Buddy Layman, a 14-year-old boy, nearly

drowned when he was 6 years old. The accident killed his mother and left

Buddy mentally handicapped and terrified of water. He lives with his father,

Ferris, and his sister, Jennie Mae. C.C. Showers, a former preacher, comes

to Zion, befriends Buddy and his family. It is a story of redemption and

gaining trust.

Craig DeLorenzo

won Best Actor in the region for the second year in a row for his portrayal

of Buddy. DeLorenzo and three other cast members, Joshua Davis, Carlee

Baker and Ryan McConnell, were named to the Region 4 All-Star Cast. Starr's

Mill took "The Diviners" to state competition last weekend.

Spearman was

impressed with the drama students at Starr's Mill. "They have an

impeccable work ethic and they are eager to do well," said Spearman,

who had previously taught at the Magnet School for the Performing Arts

in Charlotte, N.C.

The public

will get a chance to view "The Diviners" this Thursday and Saturday

at Starr's Mill's Duke Auditorium. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and

admission is $5. Up next for Starr's Mill will be "South Pacific"

in April. Auditions will take place Jan. 9 and 10.

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