• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Windham Region Chamber of Commerce

  • Home
  • News
    • Chamber News
    • Member News
  • Community Programs
    • Eastern CT Veterans Community Center
      • Resources
      • Survivors of Suicide Loss
      • Afghanistan: Let’s Talk About It
  • Business Resources
    • RE-OPENING CT
    • COVID-19
    • Business Resource Center
    • Windham Region Business Directory
  • Upcoming Events
  • Member Center
    • Member Login
    • Member Directory
    • Member to Member Deals
    • Chamber Alliance Networking (CAN) Coffee Hour
  • Join
    • Benefits Of Membership
  • Staycations
    • Step Back in Time
    • Shopping Staycation
    • The Great Outdoors
  • About Us
    • 2019 Annual Report
    • 2020 Board of Directors
    • Contact Us

Sep 24, 2014 by Windham Chamber

On the Verge- to Show in the Harry Hope Theatre

“On the Verge” to Show in the Harry Hope Theatre

Willimantic, Conn. – From Oct. 7–12, the Performing Arts Department and Drama Society at Eastern Connecticut State University will present its first production of the semester, “On the Verge; or the Geography of Yearning.” The play is a comedy and pop culture commentary that follows the expedition of three Victorian women explorers. Their journey to “Terra Incognita” (Latin for “Lands Unknown”) takes them through space and time, from 1888 to 1955, happening upon nine diverse characters along the way.

While Professor F. Chase Rozelle III has served as the Theatre Department’s technical director for many years, “On the Verge” is the first Eastern production he has directed. “I love the language and the premise of the play; the script is really strong. The humor is great; it’s both slapstick and intellectual,” said Rozelle.

“On the Verge” stars four student actors. The three explorers are loosely based off real-life Victorian women, and played by Caitlighn Foley (Mary), a sophomore majoring in theatre and accounting; Stephanie Madden (Alex), a junior majoring in psychology and theatre; and Sarah Oschmann (Fanny), a senior majoring in theatre. The aforementioned remaining nine characters are all played by junior biology major John Paul DeVeglia. “We cast for the play in the spring and started rehearsal the first day of classes,” said Rozelle. “I have a dream cast. Every day we have so much fun.”

The play was originally written in 1985 by Eric Overmyer, and utilizes witty, esoteric language and humor typical of the Victorian era. Among the nine characters played by DeVeglia is a yeti, who adds to the comedy of the play. Costume designer and new faculty member Amanda Whitfield has had a large impact upon the production as well. “Her costumes are phenomenal. Amanda is a most creative artist,” said Rozelle. The production team also includes two Eastern alumni: Gabriel Luxton ’11 is the production’s sound designer and Matthew Pryke ’12 is the lighting designer.

The play will run from Tuesday through Saturday, Oct. 7–11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Harry Hope Theatre. There will be a Sunday, Oct. 12, matinee at 4 p.m. For reservations, call the box office at 860-465-5123.

 

Filed Under: Member News

Footer

Connect With Us

We’re conveniently located in the heart of downtown Willimantic’s business district. Call us to schedule a meeting to discuss your business needs or to meet with our Business Resource Center.

Windham Region Chamber of Commerce
1320 Main St., Suite 27
Willimantic CT 06226
Phone: (860) 428-7739

info@windhamchamber.com

Subscribe to our newsletter!

Sign up below to receive weekly news and events from the Chamber!

Select list(s) to subscribe to


By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: The Chamber of Commerce, Inc, Windham Region, 1010 Main Street, Willimantic, CT, 06226, https://www.windhamchamber.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Recent Posts

  • SLICE OF LIFE Living History Event in Windham, CT
  • STANDARD MILEAGE RATES FOR 2022 & OTHER MILEAGE TAX INFO
  • DID YOU KEEP ANY OF YOUR EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!
  • DO YOU OWE ANY CT TAXES FROM 2020 OR BEFORE? THERE IS HELP
  • MAPLE FESTIVAL IS MARCH 19-20!!

Categories

Copyright © 2023 · The Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Windham Region