“We’re winning that ring,” Senior Kaelyn Warne said. Everyone unanimously agreed. It made sense that the seniors wanted to make their last one act so memorable.
Eagerly pushing themselves up from their spot on the stage, the group got into position to start the first scene. Rehearsal for Elephant’s Graveyard appears to be going well.
At this point in the process, more and more cast members are beginning to emerge during rehearsal wearing various pieces of their carefully selected costume. Sophomore Phoebe Copeland is in charge of it all.
“Some parts have been easier to find costumes for because the circus people are such brilliant stereotypes. It’s harder to pick costumes for the townsfolk because there are so many possibilities for what they could look like,” Copeland said. Each day the ensemble of circus characters grows brighter in color, featuring sparkly waistcoats, large shoes and black top hats customised so all characters become distinct from the rest.
A lot of the group are still becoming familiar with their characters. Senior Sam Heitsch is in her third year of doing the one act, but feels that this time is different. She commented on her experience so far of being cast as the elephant trainer.
“Characterization is always difficult especially when playing such an unusual role. As for the cast, we’re all working really well together. It’s great to see that cooperation build over the rehearsal period,”” Heitsch said, commenting on her experience so far of being the elephant trainer and the chemistry between cast members.
Sophomore Ariel Vogel is playing the clown, an energetic and emotional part.
“[The role] is something I’ve never done before. I find it useful to channel all my energy into the character,” Vogel said.
The district competition take place Oct. 20, followed by the Virginia Theatre Association a week later. The cast will be putting on a free performance of the play on Oct. 16 at 7.30 PM. Come along, support your StageStreaks!
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