Imagine yourself a member of an unofficial group that receives all of its funding and support through its own members and the goodwill of other organizations. With all of the hassles that such a situation may incur, you and the other members continue to be part of it due to your love for the group's function. That's exactly what No Refund Theater is. At 8 p.m. today and tomorrow in 111 Forum, students can see the results of the members' love and hard work in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.
Enjoyment is a driving force behind the group.
While rehearsing a scene involving only three characters Wednesday night, Neville suggested the rest of the cast walk across stage in the background to suggest the bustling preparations of a wedding banquet that takes place later in the play. This brought forth a waterfall of improvisations from a man vomiting in a bucket while crossing stage to two men swordfighting, to a man and woman whose dual entrance with clothing and hair adjustments were a lot less innocent than they appeared. The attraction to NRT for its many non-theatre major members is the fun that brings about a very relaxed atmosphere. She said actors can do what they want with the director's help. Snyder added that there's a lot less pressure on the actors.