S-E drama club to take audience on an 'Odyssey'
SHERBURNE – Those seeking tales of adventure and romance won't have to travel far next weekend. At 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 2-3. the Sherburne-Earlville High School Drama Club will perform “The Odyssey,” which is a play adapted for the stage by Thomas Hischak from Homer's Greek poem.
“It's an adventure story. A lot of people are drawn to that,” said Director Colleen Law-Tefft.
This is Law-Tefft's first time directing the play and she was partly drawn to it because the ninth graders just finished reading “The Odyssey” for class.
“The staging intrigued me,” said Law-Tefft and explained that the stage is done simplistically with heavy reliance on blocks and lighting effects. “We suggest that that's where we are. It's a different type of style than we've done before.”
The play centers around the tale of Odysseus, a Greek soldier who tries to return to his wife and son (Cordelia Roth and Dmitri Sofranko) after fighting in the Trojan War for years. Played by Skyler Gold, Odysseus takes ten years to return to Ithaca and encounters numerous obstacles. He is captured by a cyclops, meets the sorceress Circe (Maddy Fetzko) and evades Sirens only to anger gods and be forced to stay on Calypso’s (Danielle Purdy) island, among other adventures. The goddess Athena (Meaghan Weinell) serves as his guide and helps him when he returns to find his home in danger.
The students have been rehearsing since March and, Law-Tefft explained, “They like the story. Some are having a really good time with it.”
She continued, “By next week they will begin to feel and internalize it (the story).”
The ensemble cast, like numerous ones before it, is composed of a variety of students who come from all types of backgrounds. While a few actors portray his or her character the whole time, the rest of the cast works together and takes on various roles in order to produce the story. Together they make up what is called the “Greek Chorus.”
“I think theater gives students who may not find a home somewhere else in the school a home,” said Law-Tefft. “It brings them together...(and) teaches a tolerance.”
She also explained that theater is important for the students and audience alike, especially for those who are visual learners. For example, for those who do not understand or like Shakespeare, a play can be a great way to introduce and teach the story, said Law-Tefft.
“Watching someone do it is a whole new experience,” she said. “They can bring meaning to the words. Then you get it and understand how amazing it is.”
So, for those that do not intrinsically love a good Grecian poem, this will be a great introduction to a classic, action-packed and powerful story.
Attendees will also be able to support the actors, of which there are 18.
The actors are: Kaylee Boice, Harley Caulfield, Kevin Dunshee, Maddy Fetzko, Lukas Fetzko,Ethan French, Skyler Gold, Molly Karaman, Danielle Purdy, Cordelia Roth, Dmitri Sofranko, Julian Sofranko, Shayla Sullivan, Rachel Taylor, Rebekah Taylor, Vinny Taylor, Alex Tefft and Meaghan Weinell. Assistant Director is student, Rebekah Taylor with other students.
The play will be performed on the S-E High School stage and tickets will be sold at the door for $5.
“It's an adventure story. A lot of people are drawn to that,” said Director Colleen Law-Tefft.
This is Law-Tefft's first time directing the play and she was partly drawn to it because the ninth graders just finished reading “The Odyssey” for class.
“The staging intrigued me,” said Law-Tefft and explained that the stage is done simplistically with heavy reliance on blocks and lighting effects. “We suggest that that's where we are. It's a different type of style than we've done before.”
The play centers around the tale of Odysseus, a Greek soldier who tries to return to his wife and son (Cordelia Roth and Dmitri Sofranko) after fighting in the Trojan War for years. Played by Skyler Gold, Odysseus takes ten years to return to Ithaca and encounters numerous obstacles. He is captured by a cyclops, meets the sorceress Circe (Maddy Fetzko) and evades Sirens only to anger gods and be forced to stay on Calypso’s (Danielle Purdy) island, among other adventures. The goddess Athena (Meaghan Weinell) serves as his guide and helps him when he returns to find his home in danger.
The students have been rehearsing since March and, Law-Tefft explained, “They like the story. Some are having a really good time with it.”
She continued, “By next week they will begin to feel and internalize it (the story).”
The ensemble cast, like numerous ones before it, is composed of a variety of students who come from all types of backgrounds. While a few actors portray his or her character the whole time, the rest of the cast works together and takes on various roles in order to produce the story. Together they make up what is called the “Greek Chorus.”
“I think theater gives students who may not find a home somewhere else in the school a home,” said Law-Tefft. “It brings them together...(and) teaches a tolerance.”
She also explained that theater is important for the students and audience alike, especially for those who are visual learners. For example, for those who do not understand or like Shakespeare, a play can be a great way to introduce and teach the story, said Law-Tefft.
“Watching someone do it is a whole new experience,” she said. “They can bring meaning to the words. Then you get it and understand how amazing it is.”
So, for those that do not intrinsically love a good Grecian poem, this will be a great introduction to a classic, action-packed and powerful story.
Attendees will also be able to support the actors, of which there are 18.
The actors are: Kaylee Boice, Harley Caulfield, Kevin Dunshee, Maddy Fetzko, Lukas Fetzko,Ethan French, Skyler Gold, Molly Karaman, Danielle Purdy, Cordelia Roth, Dmitri Sofranko, Julian Sofranko, Shayla Sullivan, Rachel Taylor, Rebekah Taylor, Vinny Taylor, Alex Tefft and Meaghan Weinell. Assistant Director is student, Rebekah Taylor with other students.
The play will be performed on the S-E High School stage and tickets will be sold at the door for $5.
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