Theater Roanoke college is soon to kick off their winter productions, with Hurricane Diane by Madeleine George starting next week (2/19-2/21) and A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen following right after (2/25-2/27).
The theatre department has wowed us many times with their detailed sets, quality costumes, and wonderful acting. None of these could have been accomplished without the student helpers that make these productions great. Which is why I encourage the readers to find their way into this creative world.
Onstage, actors give life to words on a page. Being an actor in a TRC play means long nights of rehearsals and stressing over memorizing your lines, but the rush one gets on opening night can’t be matched. If you are interested in acting keep an eye out for emails about auditions for next semester or email Dr. Nelson Barre with questions.
When one first enters the theater, you are welcomed with the sight of the carefully curated set made to help actors tell the story. The truth is that the work offstage on a play is equally as important as acting onstage. TRC is always looking for more hands to work on crafting, painting, assembling sets, working with lights, sewing costumes, doing makeup, hair, and working with actors for any quick changes happening offstage. If you aren’t quite ready to face the audience, then working backstage will get you a great experience of the TRC process.
Finally, there isn’t a show without an audience. So, even if you aren’t able to be part of the process you are still able to sit back and enjoy the results of the student’s hard work.
Andrea Flores
Staff Reporter
