‘A love letter to teachers’
“Up the Down Staircase” follows first-time teacher Sylvia Barrett (Paisley Ashton) as she navigates a tough New York classroom in the 1960s.
NANCE BESTON/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD
Students wreak havoc in the on-stage classroom as teacher Sylvia Barrett (Paisley Ashton) attempts to gain control and understanding of her students.
Students wait, not so patiently, during their first day of school at Calvin Coolidge High School. From left to right are Alice Blake (Julia Servin), Jill Norris (Ash Cabiao) and Harry Kagan (Oliver Beck).
During one scene, the 1960s students are asked to take their annual exam, with several students turning to their peers for assistance. Rachel Gordon (Madeline Beck), left, leans over to ask a question and Carole Blanca (Jazelle Gonzalez), right, begins to look for the answer.
The Moses Lake High School Production of “Up the Down Staircase” opens Friday with shows throughout the weekend to Tuesday.
Teacher Sylvia Barrett (Paisley Ashton) left, speaks with Dean of Discipline J.J. McCabe (Allen Robinson), middle, about student Joe Ferone’s behavior (Ashton Rodriquez), right.
Vivian Paine (Eve Fife) twirls and tosses her hair Monday during a practice performance of “Up the Down Staircase.”
Student Lou Martin (Porter Hansen) at Calvin Coolidge High School pesters teacher Sylvia Barrett (Paisley Ashton) as she attempts to take attendance.
Teacher Paul Barringer (Nicholas Ealy) struts through the classroom.
Lennie Neumark (Will Beck) works on his classwork during the Monday dress rehearsal of “Up the Down Staircase.”
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School Theater is gearing up to open “Up the Down Staircase,” and if the cast and crew have anything to say about it, this is the week to show up, fill the seats and cheer loudly.
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