Overton receives all-star cast spot

By Sam Waller

Chris Overton of Albany helped a Woodson Junior High School group finish first in One Act Play in the District 21-1A academic meet on. Nov. 29, earning a spot in the all-star cast.

Overton is the son of Chad and Bethany Overton and the grandson of Buford and Beverley Salters and Wade and Debra Overton, all of Albany.

Woodson performed “Why Do We Laugh?” by Stephen Gregg with Tracy Ellis directing.

Jack Sullivan was named Best Performer with Ian Jackson, Carson Bellah, and Jaycee Bordelon joining Overton on the all-star cast. Breann Young earned honorable mention.

Colton Nelson was named Outstanding Lighting Technician.

Other cast members were Mailea Winberly and Mia Hewlett. John Gil­more served as sound technician with stage manager Kaysen Smith, co-manager Gabriella Herring, and Reanna Lee rounding out the crew.