Troy University’s Department of Theatre and Dance begins their performance of “The Old Man and the Old Moon,” An adventurous tale of memory, duty, love, and the fiercest obstacle of all: change “This show follows the story of an Old Man whose job is to keep the moon filled with liquid light,” said Caden Blackwell, a senior theatre major from Spanish Fort, Alabama who plays the roll of the Old Man. “When his wife unexpectedly leaves home chasing a mysterious melody, The Old Man abandons his post and embarks on a quest to find her before the moon loses all of its light and plunges the world into chaos.”
Troy theatre students have been going through months of preparation in order to properly convey the true feeling and emotion in the story.
This preparation began in August, and they have been rehearsing multiple times a week for a few hours almost every day.
“I think this show has a lot to say about love, and how sacrificing for each other is a natural part of that commitment,” said Adie Carter, a sophomore theatre major from Dothan, Alabama “It also highlights the power of memory, and how it and love can intertwine.”
Both Caldwell and Carter mentioned there have been a few challenges while making this play a reality.
With students taking on several accents, roles and responsibilities, both the cast and crew navigated these challenges together.
“One major challenge we have faced is figuring out how to do certain moments in the show in a theatrical way,” Caldwell said. “There are some pretty big moments in this show that are not usually seen in a theatre setting, but figuring out these moments turned into a fun and collaborative effort from both directors and cast members.”
With the students being able to put this show together despite all of these obstacles, the Department of Theatre and Dance has a lot of faith and trust in their performers’ skills and ability to handle challenges.
The Department of Theatre and Dance encourages students to attend the performance and witness the art they have created.
“We were interested in showcasing the incredible creativity and collaboration of our students,” said Tori Averett, the dean of the Theatre and Dance Department. “This show is a semi-devised piece of theatre that features invention, imagination, play and versatility on the part of the student performers.” “Though our students are very busy . . . they are all engaged in multiple areas, from on stage to backstage to box office to marketing and publicity.”
The show will be held on Nov. 7-10 and Nov. 14-17 at the Trojan Center Theatre.
“This show is like no other I've done,” Carter said. “It has a ridiculously entertaining plot, and yet it tugs at your heartstrings in the most beautiful way.
“To quote the show itself, ‘This is a story that's endless, and once you've heard it, you're all wrapped up in it and it's bound to carry you.’ We can't wait to see you there.”
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