First Thursday #1

So I have to admit that I didn't get a chance to go out Thursday, which is rather lame, BUT I did see a play this Sunday at Book-It Repertory Theatre in the Center House Theatre. The production that I saw was Persuasion, which is a book written by Jane Austin that was adapted for the stage. I was so excited that I got a chance to see it because it was sold out when I arrived with my friend Kassie. We were put on the waiting list and ended up with really good seats which is always exciting. When I looked at the program I realized that there was three Cornish seniors that were in the show. It was so cool to unexpectedly see people from my school in a professional production.

Persuasion was the first play I had ever seen at Book-It, and Cider House Rules was the first play that I had seen in Book-It form. It was a little hard at first to follow along but soon I got use to the strange dialogue of the characters. It was really interesting to see the ease at which the actors gave the narrative parts of the play life and color. Having read the book version of Persuasion, I believe that the play was well adapted for the stage. It amused me greatly, and tugged at my heart strings in all the right places. My friend Kassie and I are huge romantics, so during the scene where Captain Wentworth professes his love to Anne we both audibly sighed at the same time! It was a highly enjoyable performance from all of the cast, including the three Cornish seniors Jamie Rush, Joseph Luckhurst, and Janessa Cummings.

It was also fun to take Kassie, an art major, to a play. She told me she hadn't been to one in a long time, and she told me she really enjoyed it. It was also very refreshing to see a production done well...it reminded me of what I want to strive for as an actor...what kind of quality I wish to reach in my craft.

By the way, I can't seem to upload any pictures, so I'll show you them later if it lets me post them.