REXBURG—The Cultural Arts Department of Rexburg is putting on “Holes” the stage play. Rachel Horner is the director of the production. Starting on the project last August, Horner has worked studying the source material and planning the details of the play.
“I’ve been working on it for a really long time,” Horner said. “I don't think I've stopped thinking about it since I got hired to do the project.”
This is the first production Horner has directed in Rexburg.
“The coolest part, I think, is getting to know the theatre arts community here in Rexburg,” Horner said. “There is so much talent in this area and people are so incredibly generous with their time and their talents. It's just been such an incredible collaborative effort.”
With two dozen in the cast list and over a dozen more helping behind the scenes and other locals volunteering their efforts, the production has been a community effort.
Playing the lead role of Stanley Yelnats is Ian Grant. Ian is no stranger to theatre, but this will be his first lead role in a production.
“It was a pretty big jump,” Ian said. “I was in ‘A Christmas Carol’ before Holes and it was the first time ever having lines, and then huge jump to main character.”
“Holes” the stage play, will be showing at the Romance Theater in Rexburg until March 28. Showtimes can be found and tickets for the production can be purchased on the Rexburg Cultural Arts website.