2007 Miracle Yearbook

his play was dramatic and symbolic;it was unlike any other production I've done.It isn't a'feel-good'show,but it makes an audience contemplate deep issues and keeps them stimulated with emotional energy,"said freshman Justin Duff,who played Tom in Cedarville University's spring play production: The Glass Menagerie. This play told the story of a troubled 1930'sfamily consisting ofa mother,son and daughter.The play dealt with the characters'need to createfantasy worlds,in theform of Laura's glass collection and Tom's memory. The climax ofthe play came with the arrival ofa gentleman caller for Laura,the crippled and extremely shy daughter. Thefour talented actors in the play were Shelly Sterner,Justin Duff, Annalise Hickok,and Michael Domeny.Annalise Hickok said,"Laura was the most difficult role I have ever played, but she was also the one I was most proud of.The collaboration oftalent put into this production was phenomenal.Cedarville University has been blessed with the talent God has placed in thefaculty and staff ofthe theatre department." As members ofthe costume or set construction crews know,the hard work wasn't all onstage.Erin SanGregory said,"I love working on costumes because I know I am creating something that is vital to help both the actors and the audience gain a better understanding ofthe characters and the setting:'Jennifer Lester,who also worked on the costume crew,said,"Within the theatre there is a great sense ofcommunity. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. I came into the theatre for Glass,and I was accepted as though I'd been working on shows my entire Cedarville life:' The Glass Menagerie was meaningful for theatre goers, but it was even more meaningful for those who worked hard and gave of themselves for the production. n Amanda,played by Shelly Sterner, proudly model her dinner dress forTom and Jim,who don't seern to be very impressed. vow/