Madson 2- Our Town

I am sitting here writing this in a pit. By pit, I mean the band pit in the auditorium of the high school. I sat down to write this week's blog and thought to myself, what should I write this week. I looked around the room, hoping for some kind of inspiration. And then it hit me. I will write about the current fall play, Our Town.

Today marks the third day of tech week. For those who do not know, tech week is the week or two weeks leading up to the show. It is intense and attendance is mandatory. We started off this week with many people walking in late and simply not showing up at all. Not a good start, I know.

Overall, the show itself is very good. The main characters put a lot of time and effort into the show, and it is definitely very easy to see. The ensemble has done a good job as well, although their roles are very small. I play woman among the dead, number 1. I have two lines and even get a microphone. I know it sounds like I am making a mockery of it, but I am very proud of my role. These days, with as much talent as Nazareth has, it seems to be very hard to get any kind of part, so I am thankful for the one I have.

Personally, I find the show very boring. I do not find the plot interesting, and quite honestly it is a little confusing. There is supposed to be a “deeper meaning” to the show, one that I have yet to understand. The play itself is known to be a very simplistic show. It is very well-known in the theatre world and is held to high regard, so I have high hopes that the audience will enjoy it.

So now I sit here in this pit, really while I am supposed to be quietly awaiting my cue to go on, and I start to wonder now, what will people think of our show? So now, I encourage all of my readers to come and see our show. Not only see it, but comment on what they think, and if they caught on to the message.