LABOR OF LOVE: Sophomore Paityn Jones sings “Everlasting” from “Tuck Everlasting” in MacTheatre’s Act 2 rehearsal on Wednesday in the DAB. Jones is the alternate for Winnie Foster, the show’s protagonist (played by sophomore Delilah Grad). Jones will perform the role on Sept. 22, along with sophomore Finley McBride as Mae Tuck, junior Mailyn Gil as Nana Foster and senior Robin Kulhanek as Man in the Yellow Hat. Jones attests that the role provided an important acting challenge for her. “The role has been such a great opportunity for me. I’ve never been cast in a role that required me to act younger, so it’s definitely helped me grow in acting. Winnie is such a fun part to play, and I love everything about it.” Jones also believes that the show can help remind the audience of the blessings of getting older and living life in the moment. “Although this show can be goofy at moments, it’s a really serious and sentimental production. It opens up peoples eyes on how beautiful life is. Of...