Noses Off Review & Notes on the Beaver Theater Department
By Addison Oken ‘25
Every fall, Beaver’s after-school play is a highly anticipated event for all. With only the knowledge of its title, the long hours put in by students and faculty rehearsing, building sets, and making costumes can fly under the community’s radar with all the other fall events. Noses Off, not to be confused with Noises Off, is a satirical parody of the famous play with influence from Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. The play is about a theater company preparing for the production’s opening night. The play shows the chaotic rehearsals and the even more hectic performance. With all the actors barely figuring out how to manage their roles and responsibilities, the disarray of showmances, fights, and unruly relationships keeps the audience laughing throughout it all.
With so many people part of the process, The play’s producer and Beaver theater teacher, Jennifer Yolle, and one of the senior performers, Mia Kelley, offered to comment on their experiences. When asked about the selection process for the plays, Ms. Yolles explained that it is very strategic and thought out. A big part of it involves reflecting on the seniors and their path in the theater program to ensure they have a “four-year trajectory…so they can experience different kinds of theater.” The spring musical is also factored into the decision; balancing Noses Off and 9 to 5 creates a well-rounded year of production where audiences and actors can get a taste of many theater styles. As I talked with Mia about her final senior fall play, she said, “It's sad that it’s my last fall play, but I’m happy to know that the theater department is in good hands with the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.”
Noses Off was one of the highlights of my fall. I have seen many Beaver productions over the last five years and this one certainly did not disappoint. It was very funny and I, among others, was very impressed with the performances of my peers. Watching them on stage can be so inspiring to so many people and shows the amazing possibilities of the Beaver Theater program. If anyone is interested in joining theater, Ms. Yolles says it best: “You are creating your own journey through the theater program… and it's a really great place to grow and get to know others along with yourself.” Though the fall play may be over, there are plenty more opportunities to see productions this year. Whether it’s middle school productions, the all-senior Advanced Theater class play, or the spring musical, Beaver Theater is an amazing experience in which everyone should immerse themselves.
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