EE Staff Writer
Ever since late September, there has been a buzz among thespians about a Trumbull High first: a dramatic play. Usually, THS produces one award-winning musical a year; however, director Larissa Mark decided one dose of dramatic magic was not enough.
A dramatic play does not have any music, just dialogue. This gives many actors who don’t have the strongest singing voice an opportunity to shine. Larissa Mark, the director, chose Almost, Maine as the first production.
“It’s essentially one big story about love,” Mark says.
The play is broken up into several vignettes (House on Mango Street, anyone?) about the ups and downs relationships can have. This all takes place during a single night in a small, quaint town called Almost, Maine.
Nineteen actors and more than ten crew and creative team members have been working tirelessly to make the first fall play at THS a memorable experience. Alex Allyn, a cast member, shed some light on what it’s like to be in a production like this. If one were to walk into a rehearsal, they would see an abundance of overcoats and hats, and some quality slapstick humor involving someone who can’t feel the slap.
“I’m really happy to take part in something as special as this. I like that I can say I was in the first straight play at THS, and hopefully, there will be more to come,” says Allyn.
Almost, Maine hits the stage for one night only on November 30th at 7 PM, and everyone is pulling to sell out the auditorium. Tickets will be on sale soon and at the door on November 30th. Be sure to check out the Facebook group for more details. Rumor has it that the show is shaping up to be something unforgettable. So in other words, catch it before it’s “almost” gone!
Coming from somebody that is not into the fine arts, this article was very informative and interesting, describing the Trumbull High School’s first play of the year. After reading this article, I am more intregued into viewing this show on November 30th.
I agree with Matt on that this article did a good job on letting me know more about the play. The school does not spread much information about the play on its own, besides the name and date of show, so this article tells the students what they otherwise wouldn’t have known. My brother, Ricky, is involed with the play and I still know very little about the play itself. The aritcle will definitely spark some students’ intrests and encourage them to go and see the play.