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Austin College theater students produce three one-act plays
By Austin College
Nov 27, 2009
SHERMAN,
Three plays were offered, each directed by an Austin College student from the fall term directing class taught by Kathleen Campbell, professor of communication studies. The plays covered the comedy of language, the airing of grievances, and returning to old connections.
Performances included The Universal Language, written by David Ives and directed by senior Addison O’Donnell of
Cast members for The Universal Language included senior Jenna Hotz of
Technical director Andy Williams led a student staff that included junior Kaitlin Ellege of Fort Worth, Texas, as stage manager; senior Peyton Morris of San Antonio, Texas, as lighting operator; sophomore Anneliese Carter of Arlington, Texas, as sound operator; and freshmen M.C. Ingram of Southlake, Texas, and Matt Ervin of Austin, Texas, as stage crew.
The participating students are listed by hometown, followed by the high school from which they graduated, their parents’ names, and the role which they are filling for the One Act Plays.
Arlington, Texas
Anneliese Carter, Lamar High School, daughter of Lisa and Wally Carter, Sound Operator;
Athens, Texas
Lindsey St. Clair, Athens Sr. High School, daughter of Barry and Gail St. Clair, Alberta in The Laundromat;
Austin, Texas
Matthew Ervin, L C Anderson High School, son of Bill and Paula Ervin, Stage Crew;
Belton, Texas
Emma Merlo, Harker Heights High School, daughter of Joseph and Barbara Merlo, Louise in The Great Nebula in Orion;
Carrollton, Texas
Matthew L. Varvir, R.L. Turner High School, son of Mark and Lee Ann Varvir, Director of The Great Nebula in Orion;
Dallas, Texas
Addison O'Donnell, Bishop Lynch High School, son of Colleen O'Donnell, Director of The Universal Language;
Denison, Texas
Jeff Ridenour, Denison Senior High School, son of Billy and Lana Ridenour, Director of The Laundromat;
Fort Worth, Texas
Kaitlin Elledge, Fort Worth Country Day School, daughter of Mark and Patti Elledge, Stage Manager;
Olathe, Kansas
Liz Webb, Olathe East High School, daughter of Daniel and Laura Webb, Deedee in The Laundromat;
Sachse, Texas
Jenna Hotz, Home School Graduate, daughter of Ed and Sandy Hotz, Dawn in The Universal Langauge;
San Antonio, Texas
Peyton Morris, International School of the Americas, daughter of Paul and Melinda Villagram, Lighting Operator;
Sherman, Texas
Hilary Gregory-Allen, Sherman High School, daughter of Victoria Reeder and Roger Gregory-Allen, Carrie in The Great Nebula in Orion,
Harris Tooley, Home School Graduate, son of Hunt and Karen Tooley, Don in The Universal Langugae;
Southlake, Texas
Mary Caroline Ingram, Carroll Senior High School, daughter of Tracy Ingram and Andy Ingram, Stage Crew.