2006 Miracle Yearbook

"I love to feel cultured, and I love the fact that Cedarville encourages me to be cultured through different venues," stated senior Kayla Smith. Of course, one of the most common venues we have for the arts is our plays, both main stage and independent. This fall, director Dr. Diane Merchant brought a very engaging and controversial play to the student body. A Doll's House is the story of a young wife and mother during the late 19th century. During the Christmas holidays, Nora, played by Shavon Gruber, is made to face the consequences of her actions and the true nature of her husband. When Nora comes to understand that she is a doll in a doll's house, she chooses to leave and find out who she truly is. Although slightly controversial in theme, the production brought together both new and experienced actors for a very engaging performance. Dr. Rank, played by Harry "Rob" Rassmussen, was one of the most endeared characters. As junior Nicholas Fridemaker put it, "His part was great, it was well acted and pretty funny. I enjoyed it thoroughly." Some characters were harder to love. James Tullett said he viewed his character "as a tight, rigid, traditional husband: a monarch in his own home," yet James held that his favorite part of acting in the show was "portraying a character people would view in a negative light, but still maintaining his humanity." As Nic said of the production, "The snow was so pretty and realistic looking, I loved it. And the set was amazing as usual." We all thought the set really facilitated the feeling that we were in a real home of the 19th century. A.Summer Joy and Adrian Silaghi played the children of Mr. and Mrs. Helmer. Here they are playing "hide and seek" with their playful and childish mother. 24 Fall A.Nora's home life is wonderful until her old friend Kristine, played by Victoria Duff, comes into town. Kristine challenges Nora to be honest with her husband and herself.