For one member of the group, the extent of her total production experience included designing the scenery for her high school play - she quickly learned that past experience and approaches were important, but ingenuity and hard work prevails. Many of the productions present different challenges, which promotes the group s versatility. A medieval play performed on Smith Quad challenged Kristy Westpfahl to develop a moving set that the group wheeled to the quad from Coleman. Other times, mem bers have simply been challenged by finding the exactly right type of props, such as the perfect wheel of cheese. But the unlimited amount of imagination, ingenuity, and determination each member brings to the group makes almost every idea come to life.
Students learn invaluable leadership skills, how to work with peers, and that communication is key.
Secone, it allows the student body to experience experimental one-act texts. Throughout the years, Ayrton and Dionne have been overseeing the growth of the underclass students and grooming them for their eventual time as leaders. Today, Karen Forgione '99 produces the shows and guides the group as they venture into new artistic fo rums. Given their interest and enthusiasm, it appears that the group is here to stay. Stacey Mackes is a junior majoring in international relations and Spanish.