QuaranTEEN Stories

In this episode, a freshman girl convinces her parents to foster a dog only to find out that taking care of a pet is harder than she thought.  The second story focuses on a trio of seniors going to up a mountain cabin on the day before what would have been graduation. What starts as a celebration turns into a deep exploration of the worries these seniors have bout leaving high school and heading into an unknown future.

Story One: “Gone to the Dogs,” written by Brandon Coon // Kaydence: Giada DeJulio / Randall: Micah Wittler / Mr. Duncan: Isaac Plamer / Mrs. Duncan: Kelsea Sibold

Story Two: “The Last Day,” written by Brandon Coon // Dylan: Jacob Noyes / Emma Baker: Kayla Lorimer / Izzy: Kim Tarin

Narrated by Thomas Beeker

Directed by Emily Ferguson

Audio produced and edited by Brandon Coon

Original music by Mr. Kyle Liss

Series created by Brandon Coon

In this behind the scenes look at how we make the QuaranTEEN podcasts, host Michael Coaty interviews Emily Ferguson, artistic director of Frederick Theatre. Ms. Ferguson discusses the rules to making an acceptable QuaranTEEN script, how QuaranTEEN episodes are selected, and what makes a good QuaranTEEN episode.

In this episode, Aly gets a new job in fast food, but when her best friend's boyfriend doesn't recognize her and tries to pick her up at work, she'll have to decide how break the news to her bestie. In the second story, Daniel has a plan to celebrate his sister's graduation with fireworks. When he remembers that he left them at the school before the building was closed down, he and his best friend Ethan will have to infiltrate the locked school building and avoid getting caught.

Story One: “Happy to Help,” written by Brandon Coon // Aly Larson: Eliza Smith / Bree: Jaime Gagnon / Blake: Owen Etter / Mr. Wendell: Mr. Chris Parr / Customer: Emily Ferguson

Story Two: "A Bad Combination,” written by  Brandon Coon / Daniel: Michael Coaty / Ethan: Thomas Beeker / Old Gus: Mr. Chris Parr

Narrated by Kayla Lorimer, junior

Directed by Emily Ferguson

Audio produced and edited by Brandon Coon

Original music by Mr. Kyle Liss

Series created by Brandon Coon

In this episode, senior Alex Kennedy learns that he won't pass the English class he needs to graduate, so he and his best friend plan a revenge prank on the teacher.  The second story focuses on freshman Sidney Morrison, who only wants to leave the house--or at least spend time with her absent mother. But when she decides to sneak out with her friends, she discovers that staying home isn't the worst thing that can happen during a pandemic.

Story One: “Testing the Teacher,” written by Brandon Coon // Alex Kennedy: Jacob Noyes / Pablo Padilla: Charles Juarez / Mr. Lazlo Kramer: Conor McDaniel

Story Two: “Everyone and Their Mother,” written by Emily Ferguson & Brandon Coon / Sidney Morrison: Joelle Richard / Grey Morrison: Kayla Lorimer / Cheryl Morrison: Mrs. Amber Marshall Lucas / Kat: Eliza Smith / Brody: Micah Wittler / Boutique employee: Will Greiner

Narrated by Ethan Noyes, freshman

Directed by Emily Ferguson

Audio produced and edited by Will Greiner, sophomore and Ethan Noyes, freshman

Original music by Mr. Kyle Liss

Series created by Brandon Coon

In this episode, a teenage girl named Allison is thriving despite the pandemic until a car accident derails her life. Allison's friend gives her the opportunity to get a new car, but will Allison be able to do what's necessary to get her new car? The second story features Ben Hughes, a lazy gamer who suddenly finds himself in charge of a spunky nine-year-old girl. Will Ben rise to the challenge of babysitting, or will the little girl get the better of him?

Story One: “Fixing the Problem,” written by Brandon Coon // Allison Osgood: Lauryn Bailey, senior / Lindsey: Rylee Lorimer, freshman / Uncle Wayne: Mr. Gary Doss

Story Two: “Can't Stand Sitting,” written by Brandon Coon // Ben Hughes: Will Greiner, sophomore / Chris: Ethan Noyes, freshman / Liberty: Giada DeJulio, freshman / Ron: Thomas Beeker, sophomore

Narrated by Jaime Gagnon

Directed by Emily Ferguson

Audio produced and edited by Will Greiner, sophomore

Original music by Mr. Kyle Liss

Series created by Brandon Coon

In this episode, high school junior Derek Barnes tries his best to get a date in the middle of a stay-at-home order, but will he still be head over heels in love after he sees her without her personal protective mask? The second story features two twin sisters who can't stand being in the same room, let alone their father's isolated mountain cabin for a week. But when the internet goes out, Cassie and Corey have nothing else to do but talk--and discover that sisterhood can survive any pandemic.

“Mask Her Out,” written by Brandon Coon // Derek: Owen Etter, junior / Kylie: Jaime Gagnon, junior / Taylor: Ani Shull, freshman / Their mother: Ms. Emily Ferguson /Mr. Weatherby: Mr. Brandon Coon

“Without a Net,” written by Brandon Coon // Cassie Welden: Josilyn Cholas, junior / Corey Welden: Kayla Lorimer, junior // Mikey Welden: Luke Greiner / Mr. Welden: Mr. Brandon Coon

Narrated by Micah Wittler

Directed by Emily Ferguson

Audio produced and edited by Will Greiner, sophomore

Original music by Mr. Kyle Liss

Series created by Brandon Coon

Welcome to QuaranTEEN, a new podcast about teenagers dealing with the COVID-19 epidemic by teenagers dealing with the COVID-19 epidemic. The podcast is produced by Frederick High School (Frederick, CO). The first episode premieres Friday, April 24, with new episodes every Friday through May and June.