{"id":3554,"date":"2018-02-08T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-02-08T10:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.lvc.edu\/wordpress\/lavie\/?p=3554"},"modified":"2018-02-08T10:00:11","modified_gmt":"2018-02-08T10:00:11","slug":"gaslight-hits-leedy-theater-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.lvc.edu\/lavie\/2018\/02\/08\/gaslight-hits-leedy-theater-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cGaslight\u201d hits Leedy Theater stage"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cGaslight\u201d hits Leedy Theater stage
\nCassandra Barrett
\nStaff Writer \u201919<\/p>\n

Wig and Buckle Theater Company will raise its curtain again on Feb. 9.<\/p>\n

\u201cGaslight\u201d is the third student-run performance to hit the Leedy Theater stage in the 2017-18 season. This Victorian thriller, also known as \u201cAngel Street,\u201d was written by Patrick Hamilton in 1938 and tells the story of Jack and Bella Manningham, who live on Angel Street in 19th century London.<\/p>\n

At the beginning of the show, the life of the Manninghams appears to be normal. However, as the show progresses, it becomes evident that things are not as they seem.<\/p>\n

Director Sydney Fuhrman, a senior English major, is no stranger to the Wig and Buckle stage. She has performed in many productions at LVC including: \u201cBlithe Spirit,\u201d \u201cA Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream,\u201d \u201cAmadeus\u201d and \u201cLion in Winter.\u201d But this is Fuhrman\u2019s first experience directing a show; she was eager to direct this show having had a great deal of experience not only as an actress on stage, but also with her literary knowledge as an English major.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince I\u2019ve been involved in theater, mostly on stage since I was pretty young, I thought it might be a really good experience to try it from a different perspective and see how my experience in theater, and also my literature studies, would translate to being a director,\u201d Fuhrman said.<\/p>\n

While Fuhrman was eager, she was also very nervous to take on such a large task. Luckily, she had a partner to help. Stage manager Tyler Miller, a junior English major, makes sure that everything behind the scenes runs smoothly.<\/p>\n

Miller is also a Wig and Buckle veteran. She directed \u201cKiss Me, Kate\u201d and stage managed \u201cA Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream,\u201d shows performed in the 2016-17 season. She returns this season to stage manage \u201cGaslight\u201d and is grateful for these valuable stage experiences because she hopes to be a stage manager after graduation.<\/p>\n

Miller enjoyed working with Fuhrman on this production and looks forward to seeing all of their
\nefforts come together on stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really liked working with Sydney,\u201d Miller said. \u201cShe knows what she wants as a director and she isn\u2019t indecisive. We\u2019ve both created a really great rehearsal and production environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

But Fuhrman and Miller can\u2019t put this production on alone. They rely on help from the lighting crew, costume and makeup team, prop team, set crew and many others to be able to have such a successful final product.<\/p>\n

They also both agree that Dr. Kevin Pry \u201976, associate professor of English, has been an invaluable resource throughout rehearsals. Pry has advised Wig and Buckle through 83 shows, spanning 23 years, and was also involved with Wig and Buckle as an LVC student. His tremendous amount of experience not only with Wig and Buckle, but also with other theatre companies, has allowed him to give advice and support to the student-led organization.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe knows the show,\u201d Fuhrman said. \u201cHe knows Patrick Hamilton. He knows the nature of a thriller and how to create suspense, so I have definitely valued his input.\u201d<\/p>\n

Miller echoes Fuhrman\u2019s appreciation for Dr. Pry.
\n\u201cDr. Pry is vital\u201d, Miller said. \u201cHe is literally like a walking encyclopedia. He\u2019s always there if things get really stressful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Pry understands the amount of experience and support he provides for students, but he believes that Wig and Buckle\u2019s shows are continuously phenomenal because of the dedicated students.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am in constant amazement of how flexible these people are, how compassionate they are, how hardworking they are,\u201d Pry said. \u201cI just am amazed at them. It\u2019s why I keep working. It\u2019s too amazing to walk away from. It\u2019s all because these people are so dedicated.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fuhrman encourages everyone to see the show not only because it\u2019s entertaining and suspenseful, but also because the students have worked tirelessly to bring the production to the stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe amount of work that the cast and crew have put into this absolutely deserves to be seen,\u201d Fuhrman said.<\/p>\n

The show runs Friday, Feb, 9 until Sunday, Feb. 18 with performances as follows: Feb. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be reserved online through Wig and Buckle\u2019s newly updated website, by email and also by calling the box office. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for non-LVC students and LVC alumni and staff; and $5 for senior citizens and children 10 and under. Tickets for LVC students are free.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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