The recent snowstorm has caused many issues for students at Camas High School (CHS), what with putting everyone behind on their schoolwork and other activities, but for those performing in this year’s Spring musical, Anastasia, the impact of the snowstorm has been monumental.

The dates of the musical have since been pushed back a week, allowing performers to prepare and practice further for their production.

The play was originally from March 10-18, but has now been pushed to March 17-25. Tickets cost $15.

Students have been working extremely hard these past few months to make the quality of this play as clean as possible and refuse to let a little snow belittle their efforts.

Recently, rehearsals have been from 3:20 pm to 7:00 pm almost everyday of the week, typically even longer for those with main roles. However, the rehearsal times are going to be upped for the week of the performance.

With all that time spent rehearsing, how do the actors balance schoolwork on top of these prolonged rehearsals? 

“I usually don’t have the energy to balance out the homework I have,” said actor and AP student Peyton Jones.

It is especially challenging for AP students, as they are expected to complete one hour of studying each day of the week, per class.

“It’s hard tackling work on top of rehearsal,” said actor Elli Deardorff.

These extensive rehearsals are seen as stressful for some students, but equally as exciting. 

“[Rehearsal] can be a good getaway,” said Deardorff. 

The actors are very excited to put this show on for CHS. They’ve worked very hard and are looking forward to finishing up these hour-long rehearsals.

“I’m tired, but I’m excited. It’s a fun show,” said actor Mason Vancleave.

The actors are hoping for a big audience as they need to sell a lot of tickets because CHS theater does not receive school funding and tickets are their main source of income.

“Come see the show. We need money,” said Vancleave. 

With all this in mind, the actors’ nerves are building up as opening night approaches. 

“The first show is nerve-wracking, but it goes away,” said Vancleave.

The adrenaline rush backstage overrules the nerves. The audience does not scare the actors much, as they think of it as just another run through. 

“Hearing people appreciate the show gives me more energy,” said Deardorff. 

Camas High School Theater urges students to attend their production, Anastasia. The actors have put many exhausting hours into this performance and hope to see a large crowd at each show.