2008 Woodie Awards
NGU's theatre department presents Arthur Miller's All My Sons
By: Tommy Lee
Issue date: 4/2/08 Section: News
Tommy Lee
Staff Writer
Theater Professor Dale Savidge, Ph.D., decided on Arthur Miller's All My Sons for this semester's theatre production for two reasons.
"One reason is, it's a great play, and the other is that all of the senior theatre majors are" acting in it together, Savidge said.
The play has garnered awards, such as the NY Drama Critic's Circle Award for Best New Play and a Tony Award.
As the first of Arthur Miller's Broadway hits, Miller followed All My Sons with other well-known plays, including Death of a Salesman, The Crucible and A View from the Bridge. The debut of All My Sons was Jan. 29, 1947, at the Coronet Theatre on Broadway.
All My Sons is based on a true story.
The play focuses on the life of a family that meets tragedy. Miller wrote it after learning about a man involved with illegal dealings who is betrayed by his daughter. All the way through the drama, family members make choices regarding the sin that is close at hand.
Miller then infused some themes that are found throughout some of his other works, which revolve around family issues, relationships and money.
Miller's idea of misfortune being contracted by anyone is found throughout Sons.
The play also digs deep into the everyday parts of life that are personal principles and responsibilities.
Chris Hecke, senior theatre, said in the play's program, "Chris Keller is a role that I have come to identify myself with. Like we do so many times in life, he is trying to find escape from his past and from the crime (sin) that his father may have committed. In his struggle, he fights for love, believing that it will purge him of his guilt. Sound familiar?"
NGU's rendition of Miller's All My Sons is directed by Dr. Savidge and casts Acting Professor Corrie Eddleman, senior theatre majors Cora Flottman, Chris Hecke, and Ben Porch and junior theatre major Katy Beth Cassell.
The play runs from April 16 to 18 at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are available at the NGU box office (864-977-7085).
Staff Writer
Theater Professor Dale Savidge, Ph.D., decided on Arthur Miller's All My Sons for this semester's theatre production for two reasons.
"One reason is, it's a great play, and the other is that all of the senior theatre majors are" acting in it together, Savidge said.
The play has garnered awards, such as the NY Drama Critic's Circle Award for Best New Play and a Tony Award.
As the first of Arthur Miller's Broadway hits, Miller followed All My Sons with other well-known plays, including Death of a Salesman, The Crucible and A View from the Bridge. The debut of All My Sons was Jan. 29, 1947, at the Coronet Theatre on Broadway.
All My Sons is based on a true story.
The play focuses on the life of a family that meets tragedy. Miller wrote it after learning about a man involved with illegal dealings who is betrayed by his daughter. All the way through the drama, family members make choices regarding the sin that is close at hand.
Miller then infused some themes that are found throughout some of his other works, which revolve around family issues, relationships and money.
Miller's idea of misfortune being contracted by anyone is found throughout Sons.
The play also digs deep into the everyday parts of life that are personal principles and responsibilities.
Chris Hecke, senior theatre, said in the play's program, "Chris Keller is a role that I have come to identify myself with. Like we do so many times in life, he is trying to find escape from his past and from the crime (sin) that his father may have committed. In his struggle, he fights for love, believing that it will purge him of his guilt. Sound familiar?"
NGU's rendition of Miller's All My Sons is directed by Dr. Savidge and casts Acting Professor Corrie Eddleman, senior theatre majors Cora Flottman, Chris Hecke, and Ben Porch and junior theatre major Katy Beth Cassell.
The play runs from April 16 to 18 at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are available at the NGU box office (864-977-7085).
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Adam Sands
posted 5/06/08 @ 1:20 PM EST
Sounds to me like this play is do, given our country's standing and all.
How many people do profit from war?
What kind of families do and or do not?
These types of questions need a Light Shined on them, if you ask me. (Continued…)
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