The Fall Play through a Freshman’s Perspective

The Fall Play through a Freshman’s Perspective

By: Mary Mask

Last Saturday, students wrapped up their fall play, William Shakespeare’s, The Tempest to rousing applause. It was a one-act, one-hour cut of the famous three-hour play. From beginning to end, it was a spectacle, particularly for its youngest members. This year, JagTheatre has seen an influx of talented and hardworking freshmen in its theater classes. As this was their first production, what is high school theater like for a freshman?

“They’re welcoming to newcomers,” said freshman and costume crew member Aidan Kirby. “It’s not hard to pick up if you’re a freshman because all of the student leaders and everyone’s really welcoming, and if you don’t know how to do something, they’ll explain it to you. It’s just a really good environment. JagTheatre prides itself on its accessibility to the entire student body. If you are a kind person who’s willing to work, they'll take you under their wing. Students of all skill and knowledge levels are welcome in the space, and they’ll meet you where you are and build you up from there.

JagTheatre also prides itself on its wonderful and kind student leaders. “All of the student leaders are super nice. I knew next to no one when I came here, so now I know people, and it’s really cool,” said freshman and cast member, Eliza Botts. Having current student leaders participate and set an example for future leaders in what makes JagTheatre unique. People such as stage manager Mary Mask and assistant technical director Penny Williams help make connections with their younger peers that their teachers are unable to.

Even though rehearsals and crew calls are the priority, students still find time to goof around and get to know one another. Theater may seem like just putting on a show and performing for a crowd, but in reality, it’s about connection and spending time with others. It’s good to know that not only freshmen, but everyone can find a place in theater at Carrboro High School.