Christendom’s Dramatic Talent in the Spotlight this Spring
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The Christendom College Players performed Nicholas Nickleby on April 20-22. An adaptation of the beloved novel by Charles Dickens, the play featured a talented cast that entertained audiences with a complex plot filled with colorful characters. Dr. Patrick Keats, a professor of literature and experienced producer of plays at Christendom College, directed the production, his thirty-second at Christendom. Keats was ably assisted by a production team that included alumna Mary Harrington, Christendom seniors Brianna Miller and Erin Clark, junior Kelly Lawyer, and sophomore Sean LaRochelle. Freshman Peter Foeckler as Nicholas Nickleby captured the good spirit and compassion of the story’s hero well. Foeckler was supported by a very talented cast that recreated Dickens’ trademark hilarious comic scenes. The following weekend, April 27-28, the senior class raised over $7,000 for its class gift at the annual Mystery Dinner Theatre held on campus. The dinner and play production, entitled Lights! Camera! Murder!, was set in Hollywood and was written by seniors Molly Morey and Tim Ginski, and directed by senior Meghan Kelly. The play kept the audience laughing as it showcased Christendom’s dramatic and comedic talent. Students rehearsed for ten weeks, giving countless hours to develop their characters, memorize lines, and incorporate “improv” into the script. “Each year I am impressed with the talent and drive of our students,” Student Activities Director Caitlin Bowers said. “This was a 100% student- run event that takes a lot of leadership and organization—they did a great job.” This year’s senior class gift will enhance the patio located outside the Sacred Grounds Café in the lower level of the St. John the Evangelist Library.
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