by Sara Prygocki, staff reporter
Sturgis East will be returning to the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild’s yearly High School festival, and this year the IB junior theatre class will be putting on a one act play “Booby Trap” by Ed Monk.The drama is about a soldier in a dire situation who gets flashes of what did, and what could, happen.
“This play is definitely an eye-opener,” Tori Maxwell states. “ It makes you think about how short and precious life is, and that you should appreciate every minute of it, because it's too fragile for you to waste away.”
The play stars Geronimo Kelley as the soldier and Tori Maxwell as Caitlyn, backed by Connor Antonellis, John Bondarek, Michael Couto, Ellie Davis, Ali Gomes, Cassie Langtry, Courtney Laperriere, Alyssa MacDonald, Hannah McLaughlin, Olivia Milsted, Charlie Powicki, Sara Prygocki, Robby Treichel, and Angela Young.
But before showing in front of judges, they will first perform to a paying audience in Hyannis’ own Guyer Barn on Thursday February 7th and Friday February 8th with 4:00 and 7:00 shows.
“The small space that Guyer Barn provides will almost involve the audience on a personal level,” Ellie Davis remarks. Tori agrees, adding, “It might be a bit of a challenge space- wise, and the audience will definitely be up close and personal with the actors!”
After the show, the actors will ask the audience for their feedback and what they thought of the show.
“We as a cast have put in a great deal of work into this play and we hope that with the help of the audiences feedback after our performances that we will be able to find that right connection,” John Bondarek says.
The whole cast have ideas of what they hope will come out of it. “Every soldier on the field is always a person with their own story, with their own predicament,” Robby Treichel comments. “It’s a sobering example of how little we appreciate those risking their lives to protect our country.”
“The life of one ordinary person is still remarkable,” Ellie agrees.
While confident, the class has a few of its own tribulations before even coming on stage. “Some of us have never been on stage before and some not for a while so it may be nerve-wracking. But I am glad to have such an awesome group of people I can act on stage with,” Robby says with a smile.
A set by Art Devine and programs by Michelle Colley, with help from Travis Andrade to make their military portrayal as legitimate as possible, Booby Trap promises to be an unforgettable show.
“Mostly everyone can relate to the feeling of losing someone they care about,” Tori finishes. “It makes you want to live every day like it’s your last, and cherish the ones you love more than anything.”
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| Left to right: Geronimo Kelley and Alyssa MacDonald Photo credit: Ellie Davis |
Sturgis East will be returning to the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild’s yearly High School festival, and this year the IB junior theatre class will be putting on a one act play “Booby Trap” by Ed Monk.The drama is about a soldier in a dire situation who gets flashes of what did, and what could, happen.
“This play is definitely an eye-opener,” Tori Maxwell states. “ It makes you think about how short and precious life is, and that you should appreciate every minute of it, because it's too fragile for you to waste away.”
But before showing in front of judges, they will first perform to a paying audience in Hyannis’ own Guyer Barn on Thursday February 7th and Friday February 8th with 4:00 and 7:00 shows.
“The small space that Guyer Barn provides will almost involve the audience on a personal level,” Ellie Davis remarks. Tori agrees, adding, “It might be a bit of a challenge space- wise, and the audience will definitely be up close and personal with the actors!”
After the show, the actors will ask the audience for their feedback and what they thought of the show.
“We as a cast have put in a great deal of work into this play and we hope that with the help of the audiences feedback after our performances that we will be able to find that right connection,” John Bondarek says.
The whole cast have ideas of what they hope will come out of it. “Every soldier on the field is always a person with their own story, with their own predicament,” Robby Treichel comments. “It’s a sobering example of how little we appreciate those risking their lives to protect our country.”
“The life of one ordinary person is still remarkable,” Ellie agrees.
While confident, the class has a few of its own tribulations before even coming on stage. “Some of us have never been on stage before and some not for a while so it may be nerve-wracking. But I am glad to have such an awesome group of people I can act on stage with,” Robby says with a smile.
A set by Art Devine and programs by Michelle Colley, with help from Travis Andrade to make their military portrayal as legitimate as possible, Booby Trap promises to be an unforgettable show.
“Mostly everyone can relate to the feeling of losing someone they care about,” Tori finishes. “It makes you want to live every day like it’s your last, and cherish the ones you love more than anything.”
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