Student play coming to CPA

Don't miss out on a chance to catch the production "Transformations" performed by  GSU students and faculty. "Transformations" by Anne Sexton, retells the Grimm fairy tales including "Snow White," "Cinderella," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Red Riding Hood," and "Hansel and Gretel."

Anne Sexton, a Pulitzer Prize winner, used her own personal life experiences as themes in her poetry. She suffered from depression and other mental health issues until she committed suicide in 1974. Cast members describe "Transformations" as a variation of beautifully crafted fairytales with a dark twist.

It is now the task of Dr. Patrick Santoro, Production Director, Tamike Hurley, Student Production Manager and the seven cast members of "Transformations" to dissect, interpret and perform these classic fairytales.

"The cast has been rehearsing for over two months and they play multiple characters, so the commitment of the cast has been very rich," said Dr. Santoro

Dr. Santoro hopes this is a beginning of a new era of having future productions every semester.

Deirdre Webb, a Communications major and employee in the registrar's office who plays Cinderella and Rapunzel's mother said she has loved acting since she was a child. "Memorizing the lines was difficult. It takes a lot of time and concentration. I'm glad to see the theatre program coming back," said Webb.

Keyana Marshall, Communications/PR major, is excited about the upcoming production. "I love theatre. The last production I was in was back in 2006," said Marshall.

Transformations will feature unique quirks. The cast will perform with no props and the audience will be seated on stage for a closer experience.

Kimberly Hudson, a Communications major, believes the audience will be in for a great show. "Be prepared to be thoroughly surprised," said Hudson.

"Transformations" will be live in the Center of Performing Arts at 8 p.m. on April 24 and 25 Tickets are $10 and $5 for students with an ID. More information is available online at www.centertickets.net or by calling the box office at 708-235.2222.