We've all known someone that was so certain of their intelligence that they spoke pompously while misusing the big words they threw around like weapons. If we haven't met them in person, they are everywhere on social media. But in Hi-Q, intelligence IS everything. And arrogance will destroy you. Tommy is a frustrating yet hilarious character. Great roles for student performers.

A short but excellent tale of a sinking ship. In Tommy, Gatton has written a perfect depiction of willful ignorance. It's not that he isn't smart enough to see his own faults. He's merely unwilling, choosing to foist blame onto others. In the end, the captain does indeed go down with the ship. Well done!

Nothing is as bizarrely high-stakes as high school activities. Because in the grand scheme of things, they mean nothing — yet they shape who teenagers become. Vince Gatton's play demonstrates that beautifully, without trivializing the drama for the teenagers involved. The play takes a delightfully comic turn at a key moment, one I won't spoil here. Gatton gives us a realistic, sympathetic and very funny look at high schoolers. Tommy has a tough (but ultimately lucrative, no doubt) future ahead of him.

Excellent job!