"We had

originally planned to stage this production at our own school, but the

nature of the play is much more effective in a more intimate space,"

stated Spearman. "The play is seldom performed at the high school

level because it takes an extremely talented and mature cast to effectively

portray the depth of emotions required by the script. However, I do believe

our cast is capable of such a high level of performance."

Portraying

the role of the hostage, Michael Wells, is Craig De Lorenzo, well known

to area audiences for his performance skills in previous high school and

community theater productions. Carlee Baker, a senior at Starr's Mill,

take on her most demanding role ever as the wife, Lanie. Baker also has

en extensive background in high school and community theater productions

having been performing since early childhood. Both De Lorenzo and Baker

are alumni of the Governor's Honors Program in acting and have been recognized

Rounding out

the cast are Tom Lagare and Jessica Lovelace who portray the reporter

and State Department representative.

"These

are crucial roles to the story of 'Two Rooms,' without the strengths of

these two fine actors, the story would lose a lot of its impact on the

audience," said Spearman.

Provocative

and compelling, this arresting work deals with a subject much in the mind

of contemporary society - the taking of innocent hostages by political

terrorists. The play illuminates both the numbing agony of the one detained

and also the helpless fury of those who are left behind - loved ones impatient

for something to be done, and officials who feel they must be guided by

logic rather than emotion.

Tickets are

$3 in advance and can be purchased by any drama student from Starr's Mill.

Tickets at the door are $5.

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