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A Review and Preview of Tabor Theatre By Jessica Klein
Tabor Theatre recently performed “Sweetheart
“Sweetheart Come” endured many challenges in
Come” and is currently rehearsing for “Richard II” to
getting the show ready for an audience. Quarantine
be presented at the end of April.
forced understudies freshman Mallory Ediger and
“Sweetheart Come,” performed Feb. 25-28, features the story of Emma Hauck and her journey with schizophrenia. Tabor Theatre chose this show for a
sophomore Cody Crouch to join junior Nathan Kemling under the spotlights. “Richard II” will be performed for an audience
number of reasons including the smaller cast, but the
at 7 p.m. April 29-30 and May 1. The show will be
college’s theme of mental health played a large role in
performed outside at the gazebo, which is located at
the decision.
Lincoln and C streets.
“Last spring, we learned that the societal challenge
After the cancelation of “Twelfth Night” because of
for Tabor this year would be mental health, and I felt
COVID-19 last spring and losing several cast members,
that it was such a rich opportunity to speak to that topic
Austin Harleson, director and assistant professor of
in a meaningful way,” said Lauren Carlton, director of
theatre, changed his course of action.
“Sweetheart Come” and assistant professor of theatre at Tabor. A total of seven students were involved in the play. A portion of those involved do not currently have a declared theatre major. “You can major in other things and still absolutely be a part of the Tabor College theatre community,” said
Seven actors will be filling the roles of 15 different characters, but Harleson is confident in the students’ abilities. “We have a tight-knit cast that can rotate through these roles easily,” he said. The show will be performed in a contemporary setting while still using Shakespearian verse. Harleson said he believes the audience will enjoy
Carlton. “It is one of
the humor and light
the beauties of Tabor
that this show brings
College theatre.”
to the stage.
