The student-written play “Murder Will Make Him Mine” held auditions on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

A panel made up of a few students and the play’s director, Mrs. Renee Kotzian, chose the actors and actresses that they believed fit each part.

The playwright, Schulz, believes the students who were picked fit her vision well.

“I’m confident in the choices,” Schulz said. “I feel like every part is filled with the right actor for the role.”

There are 37 parts filled. In addition, four stagehands were chosen.

The main female role of Hazel Olympia was given to Clarambeau.

Clarambeau is excited to act in a lead role, as well as student-direct her fist play.

“I’ve had lead roles before, but each one is more exciting than the last,” Clarambeau said. “I’m most excited to watch the play that Rian Schulz wrote come to life. She’s worked so hard, and I’m so excited to be a part if it.”

Senior Neil Kagerer was given the part of Zachary Olympia, the leading male role.

Kagerer thinks that because the play is different from the past plays, it may end up more popular with the audience.

“I think it may even do better because it is a change,” Kagerer said. “Yes, it isn’t a play that everyone knows about. It is something new and refreshing.”

Seniors Emily Harper, Ryan Thomas, and sophomores Mary Wheeler and Chloe Clarambeau are supporting characters of the play.

Thomas will play Stephen Pontus, Harper will be Lisa Olympia, and Wheeler will be Helen Olympia. Another supporting character, Agnes the maid, is being played by Chloe Clarambeau.

Schulz also has a role, portraying Anne Pollux.

The opening day of the play is March 9.

Schulz looks forward to working with the cast and seeing her hard work pay off.

“One of the best parts is the bonding process,” Schulz said, “and how close the cast is going to be in the end. We become something close to a small family.”