The Drama Department at Wells High School has announced that it has been granted one of the first licenses in Maine to present the spellbinding *“*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” (High School Edition).  

This two-act play is based on the original Harry Potter story by J. K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne. The production will bring to life the eighth installment of the Harry Potter series in the Olenn Performing Arts Center at WHS beginning November 20th.  

This enchanting production with mesmerizing characters is produced by Andrea Hernandez and directed by Andrew Lopez.  Alex Bedirian is the assistant director, and Judi Dion is the costume designer.

“We have an amazing opportunity to put on a show that pushes our students and faculty to perform at the next level," commented Hernandez in an email.  "We are going to be making people's childhood fantasies a reality.  Harry Potter is a larger-than-life name, and we feel honored to be the first school in Maine to put on this show."

Andy Lopez has been directing stage productions at WHS for over twenty years.  “We are beyond excited to put on such a prestigious and well-known show,” wrote Lopez in an email. “The magic of this franchise will be a fun challenge to bring to life.”

The high school edition of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” returns audiences to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where friendships and adventures await Harry Potter’s son, Albus, who confronts his family's past legacy.

The dates and times of the play are as follows: a matinee on November 20th at 3:30 pm, followed by evening shows on November 21, 22, and 23, at 6:30 pm.   Seating can be reserved and paid for in advance by calling Wells High School or visiting www.wellshs.booktix.com. Tickets can also be bought at the door before each show. Tickets are $6 for students and senior citizens and $9 for general admission.  Seniors, students, and WHS faculty are admitted free for the afternoon matinee on November 20th, but they are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance.

During a recent local television sports news story, Wells High School senior Kendall Maxon said in the middle of a statement, “I like staying active..” which is an understatement for one who not only maintains a 4.0 accumulative grade point average but is the captain of three WHS teams, Lacrosse, basketball, and soccer.

In late August, Maxon was honored with the distinction of WMTW Channel 8’s “Scholar-Athlete of the Week.” She was nominated for this by her Lacrosse coach, Morgan Pike.

“Kendall is an amazing athlete, student, and young lady,” wrote Pike in an email. She was a phenomenal leader as a junior captain last season and helped lead the team to the state championship. Kendall is an athlete who embodies unselfishness and coaching ability. She leads by example, always putting the team's success above her own, and her work ethic is unparalleled. Whether in practice or during the game, Kendall demonstrates commitment and dedication that inspires everyone around her.”

While visiting WHS, Channel 8 personnel filmed Maxon at Lacrosse practice. In an interview, she told Ch. 8 sports reporter Travis Lee that Lacrosse is her favorite of the three sports she competes in. In Lacrosse, she plays “midfield” and “attack” positions.

Maxon indicated that her favorite subjects are math and science. “I’ve always been motivated to do my best in the classroom,” she told Lee. In high school thus far, she has completed six AP college classes and four online York County Community College (YCCC) classes. Once in college, she plans to continue playing Lacrosse and pursue a degree in Business, focusing on Marketing and Management.

Kendall is also interested in real estate and wants to obtain a real estate license this winter and work with her mother, a real estate agent. Kendall has an identical twin sister, Maren who also plays basketball.

The Athletic Department at Wells High School is currently taking nominations for the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. If you would like to nominate a former WHS athlete, coach, fan, or contributor to sports at the school, please request a nomination form available at all of the District’s three schools and in the entryway of the WOCSD Superintendent’s Office, located at 1460 Post Road, (Rte. 1) in Wells. Nomination forms may also be obtained by going online to:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1705PzSDQHAq57vVHWZ2waZNq1vIUoZZuVSG4_rDm1WA/edit

Those being nominated must have graduated from WHS on or before June 2014. On the form, those making the nomination should provide as much information as possible, including the nominee’s honors, recognitions, dates, records, newspaper clippings, and artifacts pertinent to the nomination.

The completed form may be returned to Wells High School either in person or by mail at: Wells High School, ATTN: Jodie Lawlor, Athletic Director, 200 Sanford Road, Wells, ME 04090. The deadline for submitting a nomination is November 15, 2024.

The Drama Department at Wells High School has announced that it has been granted one of the first licenses in the United States to present the high school edition of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” This play is based on an original story by J. K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne and will appear on stage at the Olenn Performing Arts Center at WHS from November 20 to November 23, 2024. Producer for the Drama Department, Andrea Hernandez, indicated that more information about this event will be forthcoming.

“We are beyond excited to put on such a prestigious and well-known show,” commented WHS Director of Dramatics and director of this play Andrew Lopez. “The magic of this franchise will be a fun challenge to bring to life.”

The high school edition of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” transports audiences back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where old friendships are tested and new adventures unfold. Set nineteen years after the events of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," this thrilling tale follows the journey of Harry Potter's youngest son, Albus Severus Potter, as he grapples with the weight of his family legacy and embarks on a quest to confront the past.

“We have an amazing opportunity to put on a show that pushes our students and faculty to perform at the next level," explained producer Hernandez. "We are going to be making people's childhood fantasies a reality. Harry Potter is a larger-than-life name, and we feel honored to be the first school in Maine to put on this show."

With its timeless themes of friendship, courage, and the enduring power of love, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” offers a spellbinding theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. From dazzling spell-casting to heart-pounding adventures, this production will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

If you would like to nominate a former Wells High School Athlete, Coach, Fan/Contributor for induction into the 2025 Wells High School Warrior Athletics Hall of Fame, please click below:

WHS Hall Of Fame Nominations - Scan            

WHS Hall Of Fame Nomination - Form   

*** The deadline for all nominations is November 15, 2024.