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| Fall Drama 2005 |
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This production was truly a labor of love. The students you saw performing also wrote the script in under a month's time. We began with the theme of tolerance, and the students immediately began peeling away the layers; it sounds nice, but what does it really mean? We want more of it, but how do we achieve it? Is it the ultimate goal or only a stepping stone? From there we brainstormed different scenarios in which this idea-- tolerance-- might apply. The first major section, "Gossip," was inspired by the children's game "Telephone," in which one statement becomes so distorted as it is passed from one person to another that it loses all semblance of truth. "McCarthyism" was the brainchild of some history-minded students who did extra research, and as a result, portions of the Grandfather's speech are actual words of those who appeared before the house of Un-American Activities Committee. The "Interviews" section reflects what the students see as teenagers' perceptions of the word "tolerance," and how it affects their lives, for better or for worse. "The Twilight Zone" has its roots in Jonathan Swift's satirical Gulliver's Travels, in which a man travels to strange, faraway lands to observe the silly ways of the inhabitants, and the reader realizes that those ways are not so far off from our own. The Shakespearean soliloquies and the Newscasts of (In)Tolerance Throughout History are the threads that hold this series of vignettes together. The idea that we began was that tolerance (and intolerance) takes many forms, and is not as simple as it may seem. Hopefully you felt similarly about this show. These students have shown extraordinary dedication, creativity, and maturity in this endeavor, and it has been my honor, and my pleasure to work with them -Joy Mazur |
| The Cast |
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Lorissa Bertolini, a junior, is making her MK stage debut. She would like to thank the entire cast for being so creative and awesome through this whole production. Thank you to Ms. Mazur for such a great experience... and of course, much love to Doodles and Laura. Emily Brennan, a sophomore, is proud to make her debut on the MK Stage. Theater has always been a special experience for her and she is so happy to be working with such an amazing group. She wishes both the cast and crew "Break a Leg/Good Luck!" Whitney Bulna, a junior, is making her MK stage debut. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her, and her friends for always making her laugh. Christa Cariddi, a junior, has been involved with MK theater since her freshman year. She would like to thank the cast and Ms. Mazur of course, for their open-mindedness, optimism, creativity, and for "tolerating" her every day for over a month. Miss Mere and St. Nick, I love you guys! Helen Goldenberg, a junior is making her MK stage debut tonight. She would like to thank her parents for driving her to practices. Megan Hatem, a senior, is perfomring in her third fall drama. She hopes you all love the show. She knows you will though because she's basically awesome like that. Thanks and love you! Katie Hrdy, a junior, is in her first time in an MK production and she is extremely excitied. She would like to thank the cast for working together to pull this thing off, her family for working their shedules around hers, and Tracy for being her paparazzi. Caleb Lowry is an amateur writer/actor who enjoys playing guitar, constructing unnecessarily flowery poems, and having romantic dinners with that special someone. This is his first appearance on the Morris Knolls stage since his freshman-year performance as Billy the Cowboy in Crazy for You - and he hopes to recieve a role in the upcoming Little Shop of Horrors as well. Good night, and enjoy the show. Ezra Lowrey is proud to be included in his first production at MK. He has previously performed on the stage at Brundage Park Playhouse, and Valleyview Middle School. Ezra feels lucky to be involved in such an incredible experience along with such awesome people. Mike Meola, a junior, has appeared in many Morris Knolls productions including Museum, The Real Inspector Hound, and All In The Timing. He wants to give a shout out and thanks to his "papa" for getting him started. Mike also wishes to say congrats to Ms. Mazur and the cast for working so diligently with so little time under the circumstances. He hopes you enjoy the show! Brian Ott, a senior, is appearing in his second fall drama on the MK stage. He also appeared in last year's All in the Timing. He would like to thank Ms. Mazur for giving him and his fellow thespians the opportunity to create a play. He would also like to thank Mrs. Snider for being a mentor and for getting Brian to enjoy performing on the stage. Finally, he would like to thank his family, friends, Amanda, God and the Cubs. "Don't worry boys; we'll break the curse next year." Rosalind Roth Robert Roufaeal, a senior, has been involved in the MK Theater since his freshman year. He would like to thank his three pieces of insiration, Ms. Mazur, Mr. Kreckmann, and Mrs. Snider for being his rocky mountain of inspiration. Oh and thanks to his mom and dad... for being cool. Ashley Short, a freshman, is making her MK stage debut. She would like to thank the cast and crew for allowing her to work with such a great group. "You guys rock." Kyle Walker Natasha Walker, a junior, is very happy to be performing in her first MK show. She would like to thank all of her loved ones for their support and for always putting up with her. Also thanks to Ms. Mazur for casting her! Autumn Wheelock, a senior, is appearing in her first fall drama on the MK stage. She made her MK debut in last year's musical; Merrily We Roll Along, and then appeared in the student production; Life Is A Musical. Thanks to family, friends, and Ms. Mazur. Tanya Wheelock, a senior, happily returns to the MK stage after appearing in "Merrily We Roll Along," "Peter Pan in Neverland: the E! True Hollywood Story," & "Museum." This aspiring actress would like to thank Ms. Mazur for this great opportunity. Love and thanks to family and friends. To the cast, break a leg! Zian Xi, a senior, is proud to be in her very first production ever! this has been a very exciting journey and she would like to thank her friends and family for being there and supporting her and Ms. Mazur for giving her the opportunity to be a part of something amazing.! |
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