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The Sword -- (Wisconsin Lutheran College newspaper) November 5, 1999 Tales
From the Blackbox by
SUSAN SONNABEND When you combine a handful of creative,
innovative WLC
students in a small, bare black room with a few scripts, what do you
get? "Twain by the Tale". Directed by senior Carrie McGhee, a cast of
only a few students has combined to bring the WLC community an
entertaining black box production. The play, presented in the Blackbox
Theater in the Capstone, will run from November 18-20, with a free
student preview on November 17. "Twain
by the Tale"
is a short comedy comprised of two acts, based on some of Mark Twain's
more obscure stories, sketches and monologues. Fifteen scenes comprise
thie two acts, which feature segments as "Advice to Little Girls",
"Noah and the Bureaucracy", and "The Great French Duel". With a vast
array of technical assistants and such talented dramatic enthusiasts as
Jon Baas, Sarah Schlomer, Sara Berg, Ryan Hartwig, Andy Zondag, Carrie
Johnson, Cory Grassell, and Rachel Baas, "Twain by the Tale"
has the
potential to provide all audiences with laughter throughout the show.
But be warned, says Cory Grassell, "If you don't come ready to listen
(which could be necessary to pick up the jokes), you could find it
difficult to laugh." Adapted by Dennis Snee, "Twain by the Tale"
is indeed
the kind of theatrical performance everyone involved with the WLC
community can enjoy. Since seating in the Blackbox Theatre is limited,
arriving early for the attracting is highly recommended. Shows begin at
8pm; ticket information is available through the Capstone Box Office. Given the amount of dedication, hard work, and heart and soul the director, actors, and crew members have devoted to "Twain by the Tale", this is one production that is certain to be a success. Afterall, who can't enjoy a little comedy amidst the day to day humdrum of campus life? ______________________________________ ARTICLE NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE Copyright
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