麻豆视频 Theatre Production Earns State Recognition
January 16, 2024
The Performing Arts Department at 麻豆视频 recently received statewide recognition and a Superior Ranking from the Florida College System (FCS) Activities Association鈥檚 Theatre Division Respondent Program for the 麻豆视频 Theatre Program鈥檚 performance of "From Tom to Tennessee" by Tennessee Williams.
Directed by Theatre Instructor Selena Ambush, the play is composed of select one-acts about family relationships, youth and aging as well as the challenges of identity. Some of the selections included: 鈥淭his Property is Condemned,鈥� 鈥淢ister Paradise,鈥� 鈥淭alk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen,鈥� and 鈥淪ummer at the Lake.鈥�
Kelly Warren, Executive Director of the FCS Activity Association said, 鈥淭he play was reviewed by theatre professional Althea Wilson who thought the actors seemed to embrace the poetry of Tennessee Williams and worked it seamlessly into the troubled and gritty existence of their characters鈥� real lives.鈥�
In addition, she lauded Ambush, saying, 鈥淢s. Ambush created a believable and intriguing world. She wove a tapestry of pieces full of psychological and emotional depth into a varied and colorful spirit.鈥�
The play鈥檚 cast included Alix Banks, Geovana De Oliveira Martins, Adison Estrada, Isabel Fuentes, Travelle Hawkins, Justin Jacobson, Jonah Jones, Violet Kearns, Graham Makowski, Luke Martin, Amya McDaniel, Kenneth Messer, Samantha Miller, Kristian Rodriguez, Julia San Roman, Ronald Sellers, and Leila Timmer.
Crew members included Selena Ambush, Director; Grace Ferguson, Stage Manager; Paul McKee, Technical Director; Lilly Hastings, Scenic Designer; Isabel Fuentes, Costume Designer; Alyssa Barrack, Lighting Designer; 2X2L Kearns, Sound Designer; Carter Morgan, Sound Board Operator; and Tabatha Scrinzi, Technical Crew.
鈥淲e are extremely proud of our Performing Arts students and faculty,鈥� said College President Dr. Jim Richey.
鈥淭he Arts continue to be a very important component of the excellent academic offerings at 麻豆视频. These students are high caliber, extending their interest beyond their majors and expanding their world views through art.鈥�
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