The Emperor’s New Clothes
Last night was Second Dress, and things are close to being done. Here are a few photos from the rehearsal, featuring the work of student lighting designer Mason Ronan, student set designer Nathan Broege, student sound designer Michael Meschke, and faculty costume designer Tracey Lyons. Student Lauren Severson is the stage manager, and the props team were students Kenneth Ryan and Nathan Hancock. Directed by Bruce Cohen.
Here’s Mason working on some cue notes:
And then board operator Alden waiting for things to get rolling:
The Narrator gets things rolling:
And takes us into the Throne Room:
The captain arrives:
And the Empress enters:
The poor thespians beg for money to rebuild their theatre:
An example of the son’s acting ability:
Booted out of the place, the thespians plan their revenge on the Empress:
The Empress gives a speech to her people:
And then onto tonight and Final Dress!