Our fall play will be Checking In, by Tracy Wells, a story set at eh Regency Arms Hotel. At this hotel, the comfort of the guests comes first—and no one knows that better than bellhop Bernard and housekeeper Natasha. But while Bernard tries to woo Natasha and manage the guests’ luggage, it’s the other baggage the guests brought that keeps him on his toes! Checking In tells a lifetime of stories including an expectant mom going into labor, a teenager learning to see the world beyond a screen, a couple finding love, the craziness of traveling with kids and, finally, waiting too long to take that dream vacation. These stories, and more, reflect the theme that “life is a journey—travel it well” and remind us that as we travel through life, it's the people we journey with who make it special.

Come learn about the play today and get the scoop about the audition workshops and auditions!

Mark your calendar for these dates:

Audition Workshops - after school on September 8th and 10th
Auditions September 14th and 15th
Callbacks September 17th
Performances November 13th, 14th, and 15th

Ashland Middle School

Update from the Middle - October 8, 2026