Coppell High School brought together the UIL theatre production of “The Hiding Place” on Monday night. The Cowboy Theatre Company presented this profound historical drama, exploring the Ten Boom family’s courageous efforts to protect Jews during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
The production follows the true story of the Ten Boom family, focusing on Corrie, her sister Betsie, and their father Casper, who transformed their watchmaker’s shop into a secret sanctuary for those fleeing Nazi persecution.
The cast features actors from various high school grades, bringing diverse perspectives to this complex historical narrative. The production incorporated multimedia elements, including historical photographs and narrative voice overs providing context to the unfolding drama.
Together, Coppell put in effort to make this the best performance it could.
“As a company, we went on a retreat over a weekend and we really did historical research and delved really into what actually genuinely happened historically and so it took a lot of mental effort to really understand and put yourself in the shoes of horrible time” said Coppell senior Ellie Reese, who plays Prisoner 1.
Each character has their own defining characteristics.
“My favorite part about playing Corrie is understanding the depth of her character’s resilience,” said Coppell junior Sophie Caswell, playing Corrie Ten Boom. “It’s not just about portraying historical events, but about understanding the human capacity for hope and forgiveness.”
Audience members were visibly moved by the performance, offering a standing ovation acknowledging the cast’s emotional and historical commitment to the story.
“It was nice to see everyone do something different and I can tell that they put a lot of hard work into it, and I think it was a really moving story and it was just really nice to watch,” sophomore Akshita Gunesekaran said.
The production serves not just as a theatrical performance, but as a powerful educational experience about resistance, faith and human dignity.
“It was incredible to see how a story from World War II can still resonate so deeply with a modern audience,” New Tech High @ Coppell junior Sabrina Vrla said.
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