The
fall production Subway Circus was excellent this year. The play had a big turnout as many parents, family, and friends came to see the show. Director Mr. Greg Flattery said it was, “55 minutes of
controlled chaos.”
The play was a synopsis of what goes through people’s
minds on the subway. The play could be silly and funny at one moment,
then serious and heart touching the next. Actors in the play described
this play as a great way for them get together and have fun, while
doing theirs jobs.
The
whole cast and crew felt that their relationships with each other grew
through the play and the rehearsals. Before the play started on Friday
November 16, the cast and crew joined in prayer. Then Mr.
Flattery gave a few words of encouragement. After that the actors separated and danced,
sang, or did whatever they could to get rid of their “butterflies.” After
all the laughing and fun times backstage, the play was ready to begin.
The
play started out with just a bench onstage and nothing else. The actors set the
scene by walking back and forth making the stage look like a
busy subway station. The play started out with random people conversing
and having a good time. This scene really gave audience members a feel
for the subway. The setting, lights, and transitions made the play feel like it was in a vivid dream.
Subway Circus also tackled hard issues like the rise of social media,
religion, the portrayal of stars, and education. There were also themes
of love, charity, and humbleness. Junior Ishmael Ali, who played several parts in the play, said that it was, "... a life changing experience. I learned how to cooperate with others in a
positive way. I also learned how to ‘go with the flow’. I say this because
I had to fill in a huge role of an actor who did not show up one night
of the play.”
However, Junior Michaun Cobb said that some things could have been improved such as "...some of our cues, and communication." The stage
crew really did do a great job creating the atmosphere and making the play run well.
Behind the scenes before and after the show, a person could really tell that the
crew had a good time.
Because of the success of this show, students and teachers
can’t wait to see the next year's play, and the Broadcast Media
class will be there to report it.
--Contributed by junior Jordan Taylor and sophomore Larry Elim, Jr.
