2008 Woodie Awards
Philosophy class performs Socratic plays in lieu of final
Trisha Seminara and Cindy Meyer
Issue date: 4/15/04 Section: Entertainment
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Imagine you are given the option to produce a play instead of writing a five-page paper- would you take it? Well that is exactly what Professor Worrell's class did when he presented his Introduction to Philosophy with this opportunity.
According to co-director Vickie Gettler, at first there was a lot of trepidation concerning this project because, for most of the students, this was new territory.
"At first it was overwhelming with the amount of work that each person had, but once we started to know each other better, we began to work together and it became easier to get our tasks completed successfully," Gettler said.
Getter's statement was correct.
Once all the tasks were divided up, everyone began to take on a sense of responsibility toward their projects and everyone became very excited about the production.
For the past few weeks, 18 of Professor Worrell's students have worked tediously on making two of Plato's Socratic play's, Euthyphro and Phaedo, come to life.
They have been busy writing a prologue, creating feasible and decorative sets, making periodic costumes, and drawing and strategically placing posters all over campus so that word reaches the student body.
At a general meeting for the play, Trisha Seminara, co-producer, said this had been a good bonding experience.
"We have spent a lot of time together during this project and I feel that it has brought us together as a class." Seminara said.
Students are excited that they are moving outside the classroom, and seeing the meaning of Plato's words come alive through the voice and actions of the students rather then that of the professor.
Now, as the performance draws closer, opening night is Friday, Apr. 16, with an encore performance this Saturday, a buzz has been created amongst members of the Marist community.
Nick Aiezza, a member of the publicity team for the play, says he can envision packed crowds in Fontaine Hall's Black Box.
"This production is fantastic, everyone on campus should see it." Aiezza said.
Overall, it has been quite an experience filled with long nights and early mornings putting the finishing touches on the performance, and polishing up their act according to Rob Celleti, who plays Socrates.
"I think that it has been a fun, interesting, and enriching experience for everyone, and it will turn out really well," he said. "And who knows? They might even call for an encore," Celletti said.
With the help of Dr. Donald Anderson in arranging time for rehearsals as well as offering suggestions for staging and lighting, the students feel the play is really turning into something special. They are all excited to be able to share this production with the student body and feel their hard work has paid off.
In the words of one anonymous student, "This play is hot and sizzlin'!"
According to co-director Vickie Gettler, at first there was a lot of trepidation concerning this project because, for most of the students, this was new territory.
"At first it was overwhelming with the amount of work that each person had, but once we started to know each other better, we began to work together and it became easier to get our tasks completed successfully," Gettler said.
Getter's statement was correct.
Once all the tasks were divided up, everyone began to take on a sense of responsibility toward their projects and everyone became very excited about the production.
For the past few weeks, 18 of Professor Worrell's students have worked tediously on making two of Plato's Socratic play's, Euthyphro and Phaedo, come to life.
They have been busy writing a prologue, creating feasible and decorative sets, making periodic costumes, and drawing and strategically placing posters all over campus so that word reaches the student body.
At a general meeting for the play, Trisha Seminara, co-producer, said this had been a good bonding experience.
"We have spent a lot of time together during this project and I feel that it has brought us together as a class." Seminara said.
Students are excited that they are moving outside the classroom, and seeing the meaning of Plato's words come alive through the voice and actions of the students rather then that of the professor.
Now, as the performance draws closer, opening night is Friday, Apr. 16, with an encore performance this Saturday, a buzz has been created amongst members of the Marist community.
Nick Aiezza, a member of the publicity team for the play, says he can envision packed crowds in Fontaine Hall's Black Box.
"This production is fantastic, everyone on campus should see it." Aiezza said.
Overall, it has been quite an experience filled with long nights and early mornings putting the finishing touches on the performance, and polishing up their act according to Rob Celleti, who plays Socrates.
"I think that it has been a fun, interesting, and enriching experience for everyone, and it will turn out really well," he said. "And who knows? They might even call for an encore," Celletti said.
With the help of Dr. Donald Anderson in arranging time for rehearsals as well as offering suggestions for staging and lighting, the students feel the play is really turning into something special. They are all excited to be able to share this production with the student body and feel their hard work has paid off.
In the words of one anonymous student, "This play is hot and sizzlin'!"