The Department of Music and Theatre showcased five projects directed by students on Dec. 5 in the Hobart Taylor building.
The first presentation “Murder Next Door,” written by Whitney Ryan Garrity and directed by Vanessa C. Sorey, was a mystery thriller that was eerie but fun to watch. Each character portrayed their role in a humorous manner and the ending had a shocking twist.
The next performance “The Actor’s Nightmare,” written by Christopher Durang and directed by Antronette Veal, was a complete contrast to the first play. The performers made it true to its intent. The main character was in a nightmare and made the audience feel as though they were in the nightmare with him. The third performance was “Reasons to be Pretty” written by Neil LaBute and directed by Erica Dotson.
This dramatic performance questioned what “pretty” really is in a comic dispute between the four main characters. This performance touched on how pretty is viewed in relationships. The fourth performance “Women in Heat” written by G. Sherman H. Morrison was directed by Amber Robinson. This play was a racy but very funny girlfriend talk type play. One of the characters was examining her life after she had an adventuresome encounter the night before. The basic premise was would you do it again even though it is outside your character.
The fifth performance was called “Cuffed” written by Rich Orloff and directed by Marcel Spears. The main character is so consumed with work that he does not see the world around him. When he is forced to face the outside world, he is a changed man for the better.
The student directors’ portrayal of each play was exceptional. Each cast member did an outstanding performance in his or her role. The next performance to be held is “The Good Times Are Killing Me” by Lynda Barry in collaboration with Lone Star College.