by Shannon Nesseralla, Student Reporter
A nationwide pandemic is not going to prevent students in Northwestern’s Fine Arts department from doing what they love to do: perform on stage.
Students in the Fine Arts department have been working to get their first play of the semester ready for the stage. The first production is “45 Plays for 45 Presidents.”
There are three different dates scheduled for the performance: Oct. 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 17 at 2 p.m.
The play has 45 short scenes for each of the United States’ 45 presidents. Performers either tell something about a president or act out something a president did.
There will be one person on stage who is dressed as a president and is acting for each scene. Some of the scenes will include singing and dancing.
During the play, the cast will be engaging with the crowd. The cast will also try to include humor, making the play an enjoyable way to learn the history of the presidents, students said.
Freshman Kaylin Blatchford said she is excited to be able to perform in the play.
“COVID might’ve messed up a lot of things, but I’m glad that the play gets to go on,” she said. “It’s such an exciting and amazing experience.”
During the nights of the performances, only a certain number of people will be allowed into the auditorium. Those wishing to view the play must reserve their seats by calling 580-327-8462.
Ticket prices are $3 for students, $5 for employees and $10 for general admission.
Social distancing will also be practiced during the play.
If the six-foot rule is broken during the performance, it will only be for a short time.
Freshman Kylee Harzman said: “COVID has made this play very different than the rest of the plays I’ve performed in. It’s definitely been challenging for everyone involved with all the precautions implemented, but I’m so excited to be able to get on stage and perform in my first college performance.”
To limit the number of people present in the auditorium during rehearsals, the cast is rehearsing scene-to-scene.
This limits the number of encounters for everyone.
