FFHS drama department gets ‘curious’
Published Thursday, April 24, 2008
Photo by Zak Holtan
Josh Ellingson, right, and Stephanie Synstelien go through a dress rehearsal for “The Curios Savage,” at A Center for the Arts Wednesday afternoon.
Students from the Fergus Falls drama department will take the stage this weekend at A Center For the Arts for this year’s performance of “The Curious Savage.”
The play illustrates the story of three children who, unhappy with their deceased father’s decision to leave all of his money to his wife, take revenge by having their step-mother committed to an insane asylum. Ethel, the step-mother, ends up meeting an array of interesting characters and finds herself in situations that may have the audience re-thinking a thing or two.
“It is one of those plays that asks the audience to think about how crazy life is,” said Director, Lowell Carpenter.
This year’s production includes the performances of 11 students, not to mention the help and support of a few behind the scenes. The actors’ experience levels vary from beginner to experienced, with some seniors making their last appearance as high school drama students.
“There are some really talented seniors who are making their final, and young, inexperienced making their debuts,” Carpenter said.
The drama department began practicing for the production in early March. Carpenter said he chose this particular play not only because it was well written, but also because he feels it deals with a subject that is worth explaining. He’s confident that anyone who attends the performance will enjoy a great play and some talented actors. The performance is suitable for viewers of all ages and will take place on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at A Center For the Arts. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students.
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