We鈥檙e in an artistic practice that has historically not been kind to the Earth. This is an important thing for us to be reflecting on as artists.
Many theatrical performances are known for their lavish sets and costumes that often end up in the trash when a show closes. But 澳门码今期开奖结果 thespians are taking an environmentally friendly approach.
For Lighting the Way, an upcoming series of short plays about climate change, students are using limited sets and costumes 鈥 and making them from existing materials. Even the paint is left over from past productions while props are made of waste cardboard. And the program is just one page with a digital supplement.
鈥淲e鈥檙e in an artistic practice that has historically not been kind to the Earth,鈥 said Kyle Imbeau, 鈥23, a theatre arts major and women and gender studies minor from Fairhaven. 鈥淭his is an important thing for us to be reflecting on as artists.鈥
From Nov. 17 to 20, Kyle and their classmates in Associate Professor Miranda Giurleo鈥檚 Laboratory Theatre class will present in the Rondileau Student Union Auditorium. The students selected 16 plays from an anthology of 49 pieces commissioned for the global theater festival Climate Change Theatre Action 2019. The plays highlight people who are striving for a more sustainable future.
鈥淲e had a lot of conversations in class about how we do this in a way that leaves the audience with hope,鈥 Giurleo said. 鈥淗ow do we do this in a way that doesn鈥檛 seem to be just for optics?鈥
The minimalist set challenges students to think differently, but also presents an opportunity to connect with audience members who will be more focused on the actors, said Kaylin DiAntonio, 鈥24, a theater arts and psychology major from Carver.
鈥淓verything that we do is done with intent,鈥 Kaylin said. 鈥淓verything we do has such profound purpose that you can鈥檛 help but be drawn in.鈥
Some plays feature spoken word poetry, a style that connects ZZ McRae鈥檚 academic studies in theater and creative writing.
鈥淭his course has been able to really mesh both of my passions together, and I鈥檓 so happy,鈥 said ZZ, a member of the Class of 2023 from Brockton.
Laboratory Theatre gives students a hands-on experience on stage and behind the scenes similar to the work of a professional theater company.
Lighting the Way marks the seventh show at 澳门码今期开奖结果 for which Kyle is the dramaturg, a position responsible for conducting research and providing context about the play for actors and the audience. Kyle appreciates having these experiences as an undergraduate because they aims to become a professional dramaturg.
Kyle took on the dramaturg responsibilities to fulfill an Honors Program requirement. Fellow honors student Madison Bradbury, 鈥23, composed several songs for the production.
鈥淚鈥檝e always enjoyed writing music,鈥 said Madison, a theater arts major from East Bridgewater. 鈥淚鈥檝e never had proper mentorship and space to do it. Here, I was given all the mentorship.鈥
Madison hopes the audience leaves inspired to make a difference in improving the environment.
鈥淓ven the smallest thing can help,鈥 Madison said. 鈥淚 hope this starts a chain reaction.鈥
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