It's a wonderful way for the students and the audience to learn. West, now a theater major at Emory, plans to continue her theatrical studies at the graduate level. It provides an exploration, not just for the actor but for the audience as well. Though the group resists the assistance of faculty, it seeks and values the expertise of Schulz, who assists actors with pronunciation, character development, and unearthing the hidden meanings in Shakespeare's language. OESA and Drama Guild troupes share members as well as assets.
Many students alternate semesters between the two organizations.
For the first time, the two groups will perform an evening of one-acts together this spring in a dessert theater. OESA reflects the spirit of Oxford and the opportunities that it affords its students, said Van der Merwe. Because competition is keen for roles at the Emory campus, a first-year student rarely lands a lead in a play, he said. You get that chance. For more information contact the Oxford Webmaster .