These past two weeks have started the beginning of our Spring One Acts. As part of the Directors and Dramatists class, we as students are tasked with either writing or directing the chosen plays. As for me, my name is Lorna Baxter and I'm directing the play Fetch by Libby Brennan.
Over our class time, we've been reading through the scripts and making suggestions, letting the dramatists change what they feel is necessary. Our job as directors was to come up with our concept presentations- explaining the plot and story of our chosen play, our concept statement, and how we want the play to look and feel. As a brief overview, Fetch will be similar to an 80s/90s Disney movie.
We've all grown up and rewatched the classics like Aladdin, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, or The Little Mermaid, and gotten a sense of nostalgia while catching the adult jokes that went over our heads as kids. Fetch is very similar, as it has the older comedic timing, but still deals with concepts that even younger audiences can begin to grasp. I love the beauty of that and am excited to bring it to life on stage...with dogs!
All of the auditions for the One Acts are due Sunday at midnight. I’m excited to be able to start the rehearsal process- even one that has to be developed for COVID.
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