Elevation Film Festival

PREMIERE
Friday, February 26th @ 7 pm
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A collection of SIX short film written, directed and created by Summit Theatre students. 

ABOUT THE FILMS

"Indecently Happy"
written and directed by Sophie Groener
A shy young woman’s odd-couple characters come to life as she has her story read aloud and developed at a writer’s workshop.
Starring:
Emma Kaisner - Nancy
Matthew Schrader-Patton - Jimmy
Sophie Groener - Karen
Loudyn Hudson - Simon
Madeline Wooster - Bette
​Lara Okamoto - Maggie

"My Friend (Insert Name Here)"
written by Adriana Jolie
directed by Adriana Jolie and Luke Williams
A teenage girl struggles with social anxiety, while her only friend becomes both her comfort and her crutch.
Starring:
Betsy Stonich - James
Emma Andersen - May
Caroline White - Sasha
Maya Gardner - Sherry

"Pulse Line"
written and directed by Jackson Jerome Mitchell
A confused teen starts to question his place in his friend group, as they transition into a new point in their lives. 
Starring:
Archie Kerr - Leo
Macy Pofahl - Laurel
Alana Cole - Carol
Calvin Nary - Conner

"The Start of Something New"
written and directed by Sienna Swetland
A group of teens come together for one last hurrah before graduation, learning to accept that they may be going separate ways, but the memories they formed will be forever. 
Starring:
JJ Mitchell - Preston
Erica Mortland - Amber
MacKenzie Sentena - Nicole
Matthew Schrader-Patton - Casey

"Suits"
written and directed by Bronwyn Laherty
In a game of war, the royals hold the cards and spades always wins.
Starring:
Jadon Berg - Alexander, King of Clubs
Alana Cole - Althea, Queen of Spades
Chloe Lezotte - Evelyn, Queen of Hearts
Kade Linville - Victor, King of Spades
JJ Mitchell - Nicholas, King of Diamonds
*​Rated: TV-14 for mild language and violence*

AND ALSO...
"Act Four"
written and directed by Jadon Berg
What happens to the hero after he's saved the world? 
Starring:
Quinn Reynolds - David
Craig Chisholm - Phil
Bronwyn Laherty - Sara
Jadon Berg - Villain
*RATING: TV-MA for mature language and violence.*
​Viewer discretion is advised. This film will be available on a separate platform. 

DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? 

Les Miserables Cast List

Directed by Lara Okamoto
Musical Director Melissa Jacot
Pit Conductor Cooper Ottum
Production Stage Manager Sienna Swetland
Assistant Stage Managers: 
Erica Mortland & TBA
Lighting Designer Matthew Schrader Patton
Sound Designer Spencer King
Makeup Designer Eliza Henry
Wardrobe Supervisor Madeline Wooster

COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES

We will be following all Bend-La Pine, ODE and OSAA COVID-19 safety guidelines. Rehearsals will take place virtually when possible and in-person rehearsals will be podded, masked and social distanced when indoors and all music rehearsals will take place outdoors with social distancing. During filming, only one singer will be unmasked at a time, with all doors and vents open in the Auditorium with a minimal sound, lighting and film crew all masked and at a greater than 10 ft distance from the singer. There will be no sharing of costumes or props. Production elements will be minimized with a focus on performance and storytelling at the heart of the production. 

TRUST is incredibly important for this to work. It will be the responsibility of all members of the production to practice safe social distancing, masking and hygiene protocols during the length of rehearsals and filming. Anyone feeling unwell should remain home until a negative COVID-19 test is confirmed or symptoms have abated for more than 24 hours. Anyone who has traveled out of state or has had a possible exposure to someone testing positive for COVID-19 will be expected to quarantine for 10 days and be sure they are symptom free for 24 hours or produce a negative COVID-19 test before returning to rehearsal/filming. Anyone that is discovered as participating in high-risk activities where social distancing and masking are not being adhered to MAY be removed from the production. Safety is our highest priority!

Production will be streamed June 11th & 12th @ 7 pm
​Ticket and Streaming Information TBA