Hysteric laughter rang through the rows of the auditorium as English teachers Mrs. Browning and Mr. Benson fought to the death on stage. The play Olympiaganza opened on Friday November 14. The cast wanted to do something extraordinary so they invited Mrs. Browning and Mr. Benson to play a special part on opening night, as well as several other teachers. In the Trojan battle scene, Benson and Browning dominated the stage as Hector and Achilles battling to the death. However neither of them were nervous.

“Look what we do every day, we are on stage every day” Browning said.

The two engaged in witty banter as their light sabers clashed together. Benson, in inflatable muscles, referenced the movie “The Princess Bride” repeating the phrase “my name is Hector, you killed my friends, prepare to die” which threw the crowd into a fit of laughter.

“It was hard to keep in character” senior actress Jenna Mead said.

Both teachers added a little in prove as they whacked some of their recent students during the scene, punishing them for late assignments.

“Anytime I get to whack students and not get fired is awesome” Benson said.

This scene entertained and delighted the audience especially students who have been taught by Benson and Browning. The students were able to see their teachers in a different light. Although the scene was comical, the purpose was deeper.

“We have unity between the students but, not necessarily the staff” Benson said.

Many teachers are not acquainted with one another because they are in their classrooms all day seeing different students rather than staff members. The opening night of the play was a chance for different teachers to reach out and participate in a diverse level of work with their students and other staff members. Friday night was so demanding that the ticket booths ran out of tickets and had to start selling paper. The actors, directors, set designers, costume designers, and guest staff all worked together to unify the play, and the school.