2008 Woodie Awards
Actors juggle multiple productions
Adam Dees
Issue date: 11/7/07 Section: Features
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Going from class to meetings to rehearsal is all in a day's work for Hayley Vogt, theatre and psychology senior.
Vogt plays Barbara in "Nickel and Dimed" next week and Eagerfame in "Eagerheart" in December. She is rehearsing for multiple theatre productions at the same time.
She said, "It's an enjoyable challenge. Working with different directors and styles enhances and expands my acting ability."
Vogt said, "The two characters I play are juxtaposed from each other. One is a middle class writer trying to experience the low-wage working experience. In five minutes I have to switch to Eagerfame. She's a pompous arrogant sister of Eagerheart, the main character, and Eagersense, the embodiment of wisdom."
When she needs time to relax, Vogt goes walking, drinks good tea or coffee, swims, knits scarves, stargazes, and prays.
Brianne Simon, theatre sophomore, also has roles in both "Eagerheart" and "Nickel and Dimed." This time crunch creates stress for her. She said, "Only having three weeks to rehearse is incredibly fast. Trying to balance everything and keeping in good health creates stress for me."
Simon said, "Between rehearsal and homework, I try not to think about the situation. I keep myself from being idle and sitting around. It is nice to take 45 minutes for dinner to relax and tell stories about the day. It's like family time."
The theatre department coordinates the multiple productions to ensure rehearsals aren't scheduled at the same time.
Allyson Moon, associate professor of theatre and speech, is directing "Nickel and Dimed" and Roger Moon, associate professor of theatre and speech and theatre program director, directs "Eagerheart."
"Nickel and Dimed" plays at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 16 and 17 in Richardson Auditorium.
"Eagerheart" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in Richardson Auditorium.
Abram Rankin, undeclared sophomore, plays in "Eagerheart" and "Nickel and Dimed."
He saved time to be in theatre. "I don't always have anxiety. I have high energy and use that energy up in theatre," said Rankin.
He relaxes by doing things he enjoys. He said, "I like working on sets from 10 o'clock to midnight on weeknights. The people working blast music ranging from show tunes to 'Red Hot Chili Peppers.' We dance if we feel like it and mindlessly paint."
Adam Dees is a senior majoring in communication. You may e-mail him at adam.dees@sckans.edu.
Vogt plays Barbara in "Nickel and Dimed" next week and Eagerfame in "Eagerheart" in December. She is rehearsing for multiple theatre productions at the same time.
She said, "It's an enjoyable challenge. Working with different directors and styles enhances and expands my acting ability."
Vogt said, "The two characters I play are juxtaposed from each other. One is a middle class writer trying to experience the low-wage working experience. In five minutes I have to switch to Eagerfame. She's a pompous arrogant sister of Eagerheart, the main character, and Eagersense, the embodiment of wisdom."
When she needs time to relax, Vogt goes walking, drinks good tea or coffee, swims, knits scarves, stargazes, and prays.
Brianne Simon, theatre sophomore, also has roles in both "Eagerheart" and "Nickel and Dimed." This time crunch creates stress for her. She said, "Only having three weeks to rehearse is incredibly fast. Trying to balance everything and keeping in good health creates stress for me."
Simon said, "Between rehearsal and homework, I try not to think about the situation. I keep myself from being idle and sitting around. It is nice to take 45 minutes for dinner to relax and tell stories about the day. It's like family time."
The theatre department coordinates the multiple productions to ensure rehearsals aren't scheduled at the same time.
Allyson Moon, associate professor of theatre and speech, is directing "Nickel and Dimed" and Roger Moon, associate professor of theatre and speech and theatre program director, directs "Eagerheart."
"Nickel and Dimed" plays at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 16 and 17 in Richardson Auditorium.
"Eagerheart" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in Richardson Auditorium.
Abram Rankin, undeclared sophomore, plays in "Eagerheart" and "Nickel and Dimed."
He saved time to be in theatre. "I don't always have anxiety. I have high energy and use that energy up in theatre," said Rankin.
He relaxes by doing things he enjoys. He said, "I like working on sets from 10 o'clock to midnight on weeknights. The people working blast music ranging from show tunes to 'Red Hot Chili Peppers.' We dance if we feel like it and mindlessly paint."
Adam Dees is a senior majoring in communication. You may e-mail him at adam.dees@sckans.edu.
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