Tuesday, September 01, 2009

THE VELDT -- Rushford-Peterson High School

Rushford-Peterson High School Theatre

script: Ray Bradbury
director: Forrest Musselman
cast: Andy Mackenzie, Shelby Norstad, Alex Courrier, Kate Mackenzie, Stephanie Wick, John Klungtvedt

A 'Twilight Zone'-ish story where man gets what he deserves when relying on technology to to raise his children. George Hadley buys the latest technology, a room which brings forth whatever the user in the room can think of. The room becomes the nanny for the spoiled Hadley children

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I thought that this performance went well. The technology used seemed to time out well and not be too distracting.

Some of the acting was still a bit weak. Understandably, these are still high school students (at least one a junior high student), but they still need to know the basics -- being audible, don't mumble, and don't upstage yourself.

Some of the performances were surprisingly strong. At least two were too weak, which could hurt them in competition.

An enjoyable evening of theatre, though.

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