By Hawa Sheikh-Adam
Arts and Entertainment Editor
When it comes to performance productions, not everyone understands the process.
Thereís the challenge of finding someone to represent the perfect character, making beautiful sets, and appreciating the cast in and behind the scenes. As the first show of spring semester, the Hill Theater presented ìThe Christiansî on Feb. 14-16 and Feb. 21-23.
ìI read the script about three years ago in American Theater magazine,î said Jerry Casper, theater instructor and director of the play. ìI like its intelligent inquisitive nature. It could be about any religion where there are gray areas to consider. I like that it doesnít answer the questions but raises questions for us to talk about and to think about.î
Describing his favorite part of the play process, Casper said, ìAs an educational director, my favorite part of the process is watching the light bulbs turn on in the actors. When I see that theyíre connecting the emotional and intellectual aspects to the physical aspects of the character, I feel rewarded. I love to see people learn. Thatís why I became a teacher. The theater arts is a great place to nurture your creativity and learn a great deal about yourself as a human being and what you were capable of.î
Taking place in the present, Casper explains that ìa pastor of a mega church announces, on the day the church has become debt free, that he is changing the fundamental direction of what the church believes. This epiphany of his creates emotional factions in the church. And also with his wife.î
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