By: Myleigh Lanham
Western’s theatre season ended with the production of “Blithe Spirit” in Potter Hall.
The comedic show follows novelist Charles Condomine who is haunted by the ghost of his first wife. As relationships clash, his current wife Ruth is accidentally killed and the two “blithe spirits” haunt Charles.
Nathan Gonder, who plays Charles, said his passion for performing is exploring characters.
“I like to explore the the things that aren’t given in the script but help the character become who they are,” Gonder said. “A character’s story rather than what is happening in the plot.”
Many hours are dedicated to preparing for the show. These hours are dedicated to memorizing, rehearsing and set building such as painting and construction.
Abby Wolff said that although the hours are exhausting, it is rewarding to see the complete project.
“There are so many people working alongside another you realize you could not do this on your own,” Wolff said. “There’s no way. It is a very collaborative effort.”
The audience not only gets to see the talent of the actors, but the talent of those behind the scenes. Many individuals take a lot of time to organize the show.
Angel Edwards, assistant stage manager for Blithe Spirit, said as stage manager she is always always working on the next element to move the process of the show forward.
“When you open the show, as a stage manager, you are overwhelmed with pride in your team, performers and yourself,” Edwards said. “Being a stage manager can be taxing at points but it is all worth it when the final product is revealed.”
The show took place during two weekends in April.
After such a great show, it will be exciting to see what it come next theatre season.
