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The Further We Go: Three One Act Plays by C.A. Holmes

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The Further We Go: Three One Act Plays by C.A. Holmes

Senior BFA Playwrighting & Directing Thesis Projects

And That's the Work directed by Griffin Frank
‘Til Death Do Us Part directed by Alex McGuigan
A Petal’s Reflection: The Story of Narcissus directed by Artemis Metherall

PERFORMANCES:
Friday, February 27 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 28 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 1 at 2:00pm
Friday, March 6 at 7:30pm
Saturday, March 7 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 8 at 2:00pm

VENUE:
Callan Studio Theatre
356 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970

TICKETS:
Admission is FREE for current Salem State students, faculty and staff with university ID.
$15 general/$10 seniors/free for all students with student ID and under 18.

STUDENT TICKETS
There is no longer a student option on the Salem State University ticket website, but free Student Rush tickets will be available at the door each night. The Callan Studio Theatre Box Office will open one hour before each performance.

About the Plays

‘Til Death Do Us Part

Jack, a happily married and religious man, wakes up in a New York City hotel bed alongside his wife… and another woman! With reveals of Illnesses and ancient histories everything they’ve known is thrown out the window. Status quos are rapidly changing, and the three of them battle to return some amount of order to their personal agendas.

A Petal’s Reflection

A modern retelling of the myth of Narcissus, a figure from Greek mythology.

Narcissus is a bartender at Club Styx with has an interest in horticulture, always comparing people to plants and flowers. He’s a flirt who has caught the eye of Ameinias, a frequent member of Club Styx, and Echo, a former employee. Narcissus bounces from person to person, and things get messy.

And That's the Work

THE 101-03: Professor Adrien Garret

3 out of 10

For better and worse, Professor Garret is a “follower” of Stanislavski and Meisner’s teachings. Talks in a very posh way with lots of emphasis, takes the “drama” in “drama teacher” literally… His directions were a little hazy and asking for clarification does not help. They had a brief, and I mean BRIEF stint off-Broadway, and now thinks teaching theatre at a community college makes them godlike… You’ll get pushed to “unlock your greatest potential…” Maybe you’ll like it. Maybe you won’t. Regardless, if this is for a gen-ed… BEST OF LUCK!

Important Dates and Meetings

Important Dates:

One Act Festival

What to Expect in a Costume Fitting Meeting: December 11
Designer Run: February 4
Program Information Deadline: February 4
Set In/All-Day Build Call: February 7
Lighting Hang: February 9-13
Focus: February 14
Board Op/Run Crew Training Meeting: February 17
Crew View: February 18
Q2Q/Tech Rehearsals: February 21-23
Dress Rehearsals: February 24-26
Front of House Training Meeting: February 26
Photocalls: February 26 & March 5
Performances: February 27 & 28 and March 1 & 6-8
Brush Up Rehearsal: March 5
Strike: March 8
Post-Production Meeting: March 13

“What to Expect in a Costume Fitting” Spring Meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2026
5:00pm-6:00pm
Callan Studio Theatre

Join the Costume Shop Supervisor to learn what to expect in a costume fitting. This event is mandatory for all actors cast in the ONE ACT FESTIVAL and SWEENEY TODD, but all current Theatre majors are welcome to attend!

Board Op/Run Crew Training Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
5:00pm
Callan Studio Theatre

Required for all Board Ops, Props Run Crew, Scenic Run Crew, and Wardrobe Run Crew members. Learn about your position and the production needs before tech!

Crew View

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
5:00pm
Callan Studio Theatre

Required for all Board Ops, Props Run Crew, Scenic Run Crew, and Wardrobe Run Crew members. This is your opportunity to see the show before tech!

The Further We Go Post-Production Meeting

An opportunity for production representatives to discuss the educational values of the The Further We Go production experience, led by Department Chairperson Prof. Topher Morris.

The Further We Go Post-Production Meeting
Friday, March 13, 2026
12:15pm-1:30pm
Cynthia McGurren Conference Room