THE
BELFIELD BANTER December 3rd, 2021
Volume 3
The St. Anne’s-Belfield School Student Newspaper
In This Issue:
HAVEN’T GOT A “CLUE ”
From the moment Colonel Mustard (Hunter Oakey)
ON PARENTING, EDUCATION, AND ITS EFFECTS ON CRITICAL RACE THEORY
sneezing, the audience fell straight into the very center of this highly complicated whodunnit. From there, each character’s personalized entrance, strikingly-color coordinated costume, and quippy (often improvised) zingers developed the world of the story, before the plot even took off.
BEHIND THE SCENES OF MOVIE PRODUCTION
I should add that, while the props and costumes given to the characters were stunning, it was clear the energy and excitement came from the performances. Rather than providing a foundation for the story and the show, the props allowed for additional layers of comedy– all six actors were unafraid to access the true slapstick comedy that truly took the play to the next level. Something as simple as a fan, like the one used by Mrs. Peacock (Lindsay King), elevated the fullness and commitment Lindsay brought to her role– through her swoons, faints, and exclamations, she absolutely hit home a role that could’ve easily missed the mark (and I cannot bring up swooning without giving a “brava” to Ms. Scarlett (BG Cave) for swooning at least three times throughout the show without wearing out the charm of the gesture).
A REVIEW OF THE FALL PLAY
WHAT’S IT LIKE BEHIND THE CAMERA?
A REVIEW OF VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE
AN INTERPRETATION OF MARVEL’S LOKI AND INDIGENOUS IDENTITY
FACULTY FEATURE: NURSE AMANDA LaCASSE EDITOR’S NOTE FEATURING:
SAINTLY SHOUT-OUTS! HAVEN’T GOT A “CLUE ”
by Jack Dozier and Emma Finley-Gillis — As I walked into the Grisham Hall theatre to watch the Upper School production of Clue, my expectations were high: after an enthralling Community Forum teaser and rave reviews from crew and audience members alike, I was incredibly excited to be transported into the mahogany-trimmed mansion-turned-crime scene. Ambient music began to swell, immediately immersing me in the world of Clue. The excitement continued building as Emma and I took our seats in the back of the Grisham Hall Auditorium, and we immediately took note of the impressive number of students that came to support their peers. Despite our lofty expectations, nothing could’ve prepared us for the riveting story we were about to experience.
While Mrs. White (Rachel Klees) wasn’t given a prop as a part of her costume, her gesticulations and facial expressions (which mask she, and all actors, wore as a COVID precaution) extended her presence throughout the theatre. In her monologues, in which she recalled her numerous husbands and her general experiences with men, she utilized eye contact and composure to truly connect with the audience. Of course, a review of this production wouldn’t be complete without a commendation of Kat Kahler’s performance as Wadsworth. Again and again, they demonstrated their incredible ability to transform the entire mood of the stage: they made us feel welcomed into the bizarre world of affairs unwinding at
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