2002 Miracle Yearbook

Susan Brown potrays the demanding, realistic mother in the play Husbandry. fall play The fall play Husbandry by Patrick Tovatt,focused on the hard times ofa farmer in the midst of rising technology and economic problems in the farming industry. Mischelle L. McIntosh directed the play and cast with Susan Brown, Ryan Culpepper,Julie Van Winkle, and Scott Ryan as main characters. Senior Cristina Miller said, "It was a realistic depiction offarm life. I really enjoyed it." The play revolved around one family struggling to keep their farm. Their son was faced with the problem of choosing to please his parents and take over the farm or to please his wife and remain where they were in the city. Although the problem was never resolved in the play,it left the audience with an emotional depiction ofconflict in the family. Michael Minahan,both Dramaturgand Scenic Charge,said, "An interesting fact is that the 30 Fall playwright,Patrick Tovatt,lived in Kentucky for 17 years and continued the family tradition of raising cattle. Husband?),can certainly be seen as asomewhat autobiographicalpiece." Minahan also said,"The themes that are dealt with in the play are real and had a significant impacton the Greene County farmers who were able to see this drama." During two ofthe performances,some farmers from the community shared some of their life experiences with the audience. The theme centered on the importance ofcarrying on family tradition and keeping thefarm within the family. Senior Jodi Crawford said,"It was interesting to see how the problems in the farming industry affect individual people and families. I have never looked at farming in that way." The entire Hus- bandry cast poses for a picture so that they can be known for their excellent perfor- mance. Julie Van Winkle, Scott Ryan, and Susan Brown get into a heated arguement over the farm.