let me tell you my story

DRAKE WERTZ

Age: 17

Grade/School: Senior at Fort Dodge Senior High

Hometown: Fort Dodge

Get to know me


When was your first performance on stage? Do you remember how you were feeling?

 My first performance on stage was my 7th grade musical, Wizard of Oz. It was scary being on stage for the first time but I really enjoyed it.


What do you most enjoy about performing?

 Being able to express myself and it’s very fun because I get to be with my friends, and I get to learn new things.


What was your first role? And, what has been your most favorite role to play?

My first ever role was the doctor in my 8th grade musical The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White, and my favorite role was Alex the Lion in Madagascar Jr.


What is the most challenging part about performing?

Having to get in front of tons of people, but after a while it becomes normal.


Who is your favorite musician/performer and why?

Nick Cartell, because he is a great singer and great actor and does an amazing job at playing Jean Valjean in Les Misérables.


If you could attend any concert, who would you see and why?

I would want to see Wicked on Broadway because it is such a good musical.


Do you plan to be involved in music after high school? If so, in what ways?

I plan to be in choir and participate in musicals and plays


What activities are you involved in at school and in the community?

 I’m in Band, Choir, Dodger Senate, Performers Club, Spring Musical, Fall Play, Speech, Green Team, and NHS.