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A Funny Thing Happened

On The Way To The Forum

Arsenic and Old Lace

W hat is the one thing you will rem em ber about - Forum was the Play P roduction show; th e re ­
being a cast member o f Arsenic and O ld Lace ? fore 1 was required to try out. 1 was shocked
- W hen I broke the window se a t in the middle that 1 received the lead and 1 gave it my all. I
o f the show. Jon R oss (Mortimer B rew ster) thoroughly enjoyed myself. Jim Buchanan
- Meeting all o f the p eo p le 1 otherw ise would
not have had the opportunity to g e t to know. What is the b e s t part about putting on a play
Mattie G erm er (Abby B rew ster) in front o f an audience?
- Hearing the applause. Jon R oss
W hat is the o ne thing you will rem em ber about - The thrill o f hearing the applause and the
being a cast member o f "A Funny Thing Hap­ laughter. Mattie G erm er
p e n e d on the Way to the Forum"? - The b e s t part o f performing in front o f a live
- This was my secon d lead o f the year. The fact audience is being able to single ou t individuals
that it was a musical, and 1 sing like a dying pig and make them feel like a part o f the show. Jim
made me rather nervous. Jim Buchanan- Senior Buchanan

What kind o f devotion d o e s it take to put on a What would you like the audience to under­
show? stand about the theatrical world?
- Being able to handle the stress, and a love for - 1 just want them to k e e p coming to the shows
doing them. Jon Ross- Sophom ore and k eep enjoying them. Jon R oss
- Everyday we reh earsed for 2-3 hours. W e had - It is a huge commitment, and it takes up tons
ex tra w eekend rehearsals and cast group bo n d ­ o f time. Mattie G erm er
ing activities. Mattie Germer- Freshman - It isn't as easy as putting on a costume, getting
- You must d e v o te p retty much o f your entire up on stage and saying a few lines. It takes
life to the show for five w eeks in o rd e r to make heart, devotion, and a love to perform and
the show presentable. Jim Buchanan entertain. Jim Buchanan

W hat made you d e cid e to try out for this play What have you learned from this play?
and did you like your role? - It gave me a chance to work with different
- I enjoy being a p art o f the shows, and I could directors. Jon R oss
not have asked for a b e tte r role. Jon R oss - Self-discipline and confidence. Mattie G erm er
- 1 love shows. 1 enjoyed my role and it was my
first lead. Mattie G erm er
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