On The Verge: A Set Design SCE by Rose Hull
April 21st-22nd, 2023
Alphonse the cannibal, played by Max Tucker.
Fanny shares a dance in the late 1950s with the charming Nicky Paradise, played by James Fordi.
The yeti, played by James Fordi.
Coverage by Emma Russell ‘23
Photos courtesy of the Department of Theatre and Dance
On The Verge, a set design SCE by Rose Hull directed by alumna Katie Peacock ‘19, was performed in Tawes Theatre from April 21st through the 22nd. The show featured a small cast made up of only five performers, with some playing multiple parts. The play, written by Eric Overmeyer, originally premiered in Baltimore in the 80s and is about three female explorers in the late 1800s exploring a new land called Terra Incognita. Through their journey, the explorers happen across many strange phenomena including a friendly cannibal, a yeti, a rapping troll, and encounter many mysteries from the future.
(From left to right) Emma Russell as Mary, Liv Barry as Fanny, and Courtney Poetsch as Alex exploring Terra Incognita.
The explorers have their fortunes told by Head of the Department of Theatre and Dance Professor Dale Daigle, played by Max Tucker.
Alex and Mary discover the wonders of Cool Whip.