Ma(rily)n of la Mancha: Strange’s first production is a success
Man of la Mancha has gone onstage as Marilyn Strange’s first full production with the theater class. Despite minor setbacks, the class has formed close bonds with each other, as well as with their new director.
Strange has received a positive reaction to her teaching and directing styles from the cast members in her production. “(She’s) a great director because she has a vision and she sticks to it,” said Emily Goldstein, sophomore, who played a prisoner in this year’s performance.
The feeling is mutual; Strange is very confident and pleased with her cast’s talent this year. “They are a talented, professional bunch. They act like professionals, especially when things go the way they aren’t supposed to. They are a fantastic, talented group,” Strange said.
However, Strange’s time directing the Man of la Mancha has not been completely without incident. “(There were) problems with the set and the rehearsals were really long (so) we were burning out,” said Caleigh Jensen, sophomore and cast member. Goldstein agreed with Jensen, saying that there were problems with the microphones and the sets.
Despite these setbacks, Strange said that she is pleased with the output of the performances, especially considering how much work and effort went into the production. The end of the performances has been bittersweet for Strange, who said, “it’s nice to be done and put on this huge production and feel so accomplished with everyone, but it’s sad in the sense that … it’s over very quickly. It’s a little bit of both.”
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