Carroll County Chamber Of Commerce : Century High School's Opening Knights Presents Things Are Virtually The Same

Eldersburg MD

25 March, 2021

1:57 PM

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Press release from the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce : 03/25/2021 Century High School's (CHS) award-winning Opening Knights Drama Club proudly presents Things Are Virtually The Same, a virtual festival of one act plays to be livestreamed at 7 pm on April 9, 10, 16, and 17, 2021.   After one year of pandemic challenges and "new normal" experiences, Century High School's Drama Club addresses the reality that "Things Are Virtually The Same" with a festival of three one act plays depicting both how much and how little our lives and outlooks have changed over the past year.    Directors Lucas Hewitt and Century High School alumni Mina Maderi and Lauren McKenna have remotely guided a cast and crew of nearly 40 students through the production of the Stay-At Home editions of The Audition by Don Zolidis, Check Please by Jonathan Rand, and Influencer Nation by Carrie McCrossen and Meg McCrossen – all written specifically for actors and audiences to experience as a virtual video performance. From the madness of auditioning for that perfect part, to the trials and tribulations of blind dating, and the perplexing personalities of Internet influencers and online culture, Things Are Virtually The Same shines a hilarious spotlight on the ways our new virtual life often clashes with our former real world ways.   "Virtual theatre isn't the same as live theatre in many ways," said Lauren McKenna, Century High School '17 and director of Influencer Nation. "But virtual theatre has given us the ability to have some sort of outlet for our creativity, our need for connection with others, and a way to find joy as well as a sense of normalcy during this surreal time.  Our show Influencer Nation tackles the new challenges we face living our lives online through wild characters who make their living through social media. These student actors have really made the best of a difficult situation and they created a fun, ridiculous, and entertaining performance through our new normal: a computer screen."               Mina Maderi, Century High School '15 and director of Check Please, shared, "We all need connection, especially in times when pressures seem to be mounting in direct proportion to people growing more distant." In this play, "we have spoken about the challenges of life in a virtual world, the ways in which we are all searching for connection, and the power of the theatre to provide just such a connection. I also hope we have created something both enjoyable and amusing to watch."               The students involved with Things Are Virtually The Same were grateful for the opportunity to share their talents as actors, video editors, virtual stage managers, advertisement writers, and graphic artists. Junior Alyssa Peters, who performs as Gina in The Audition, shared how much it has meant to be able to perform during this continuing difficult time. "What I love about this show is that despite not being able to see everyone in person, we all still found a way to do what we love together. It's good to see some familiar faces after school every day and it's so fun to get to work with everyone again. I hope the audience can appreciate the sense of community that the Drama Club has and how we will always find a way to do what we love," said Peters. Junior Ella Driscoll, who appears as Jackie in Check Please, said, "I'm very proud of my fellow Drama Club members and directors for making the best out of the situation we're in during this pandemic. Being in this show has given Drama Club the opportunity to continue to work together."   The recorded performances of Things Are Virtually The Same will be livestreamed to ticket holders through Showtix4u.com on April 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7 pm. A private viewing for Century Drama Club members, families, and alumni will also be held on April 9.   Ticket Information: Tickets for the April 9, 10, 16, and 17 livestreams are $15 for an individual viewing link and $40 for a group viewing link of the performance. Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.showtix4u.com/events/18095.    For additional information, please contact Mr. Hewitt at [email protected] or (410) 386-4400.  Century High School's (CHS) award-winning Opening Knights Drama Club proudly presents Things Are Virtually The Same, a virtual festival of one act plays to be livestreamed at 7 pm on April 9, 10, 16, and 17, 2021. Century High School's (CHS) award-winning Opening Knights Drama Club proudly presents Things Are Virtually The Same, a virtual festival of one act plays to be livestreamed at 7 pm on Things Are Virtually The Same April 9, 10, 16, and 17, 2021.   After one year of pandemic challenges and "new normal" experiences, Century High School's Drama Club addresses the reality that "Things Are Virtually The Same" with a festival of three one act plays depicting both how much and how little our lives and outlooks have changed over the past year.  After one year of pandemic challenges and "new normal" experiences, Century High School's Drama Club addresses the reality that "Things Are Virtually The Same" with a festival of three one act plays depicting both how much and how little our lives and outlooks have changed over the past year.    Directors Lucas Hewitt and Century High School alumni Mina Maderi and Lauren McKenna have remotely guided a cast and crew of nearly 40 students through the production of the Stay-At Home editions of The Audition by Don Zolidis, Check Please by Jonathan Rand, and Influencer Nation by Carrie McCrossen and Meg McCrossen – all written specifically for actors and audiences to experience as a virtual video performance. From the madness of auditioning for that perfect part, to the trials and tribulations of blind dating, and the perplexing personalities of Internet influencers and online culture, Things Are Virtually The Same shines a hilarious spotlight on the ways our new virtual life often clashes with our former real world ways. Directors Lucas Hewitt and Century High School alumni Mina Maderi and Lauren McKenna have remotely guided a cast and crew of nearly 40 students through the production of the Stay-At Home editions of The Audition by Don Zolidis, Check Please by Jonathan Rand, and Influencer Nation by Carrie McCrossen and Meg McCrossen – all written specifically for actors and audiences to experience as a virtual video performance. From the madness of auditioning for that perfect part, to the trials and tribulations of blind dating, and the perplexing personalities of Internet influencers and online culture, Things Are Virtually The Same shines a hilarious spotlight on the ways our new virtual life often clashes with our former real world ways. The Audition Check Please Influencer Nation specifically for actors and audiences to experience as a virtual video performance. From the madness of auditioning for that perfect part, to the trials and tribulations of blind dating, and the perplexing personalities of Internet influencers and online culture, Things Are Virtually The Same shines a hilarious spotlight on the ways our new virtual life often clashes with our former real world ways. Things Are Virtually The Same   "Virtual theatre isn't the same as live theatre in many ways," said Lauren McKenna, Century High School '17 and director of Influencer Nation. "But virtual theatre has given us the ability to have some sort of outlet for our creativity, our need for connection with others, and a way to find joy as well as a sense of normalcy during this surreal time.  Our show Influencer Nation tackles the new challenges we face living our lives online through wild characters who make their living through social media. These student actors have really made the best of a difficult situation and they created a fun, ridiculous, and entertaining performance through our new normal: a computer screen." "Virtual theatre isn't the same as live theatre in many ways," said Lauren McKenna, Century High School '17 and director of Influencer Nation. "But virtual theatre has given us the ability to have some sort of outlet for our creativity, our need for connection with others, and a way to find joy as well as a sense of normalcy during this surreal time.  Our show Influencer Nation tackles the new challenges we face living our lives online through wild characters who make their living through social media. These student actors have really made the best of a difficult situation and they created a fun, ridiculous, and entertaining performance through our new normal: a computer screen." Influencer Nation Influencer Nation               Mina Maderi, Century High School '15 and director of Check Please, shared, "We all need connection, especially in times when pressures seem to be mounting in direct proportion to people growing more distant." In this play, "we have spoken about the challenges of life in a virtual world, the ways in which we are all searching for connection, and the power of the theatre to provide just such a connection. I also hope we have created something both enjoyable and amusing to watch."             Mina Maderi, Century High School '15 and director of Check Please, shared, "We all need connection, especially in times when pressures seem to be mounting in direct proportion to people growing more distant." In this play, "we have spoken about the challenges of life in a virtual world, the ways in which we are all searching for connection, and the power of the theatre to provide just such a connection. I also hope we have created something both enjoyable and amusing to watch." Check Please e all need connection, especially in times when pressures seem to be mounting in direct proportion to people growing more distant." In this play, " we have spoken about the challenges of life in a virtual world, the ways in which we are all searching for connection, and the power of the theatre to provide just such a connection. I also hope we have created something both enjoyable and amusing to watch."               The students involved with Things Are Virtually The Same were grateful for the opportunity to share their talents as actors, video editors, virtual stage managers, advertisement writers, and graphic artists. Junior Alyssa Peters, who performs as Gina in The Audition, shared how much it has meant to be able to perform during this continuing difficult time. "What I love about this show is that despite not being able to see everyone in person, we all still found a way to do what we love together. It's good to see some familiar faces after school every day and it's so fun to get to work with everyone again. I hope the audience can appreciate the sense of community that the Drama Club has and how we will always find a way to do what we love," said Peters. Junior Ella Driscoll, who appears as Jackie in Check Please, said, "I'm very proud of my fellow Drama Club members and directors for making the best out of the situation we're in during this pandemic. Being in this show has given Drama Club the opportunity to continue to work together."             The students involved with Things Are Virtually The Same were grateful for the opportunity to share their talents as actors, video editors, virtual stage managers, advertisement writers, and graphic artists.  Things Are Virtually The Same Junior Alyssa Peters, who performs as Gina in The Audition, shared how much it has meant to be able to perform during this continuing difficult time. "What I love about this show is that despite not being able to see everyone in person, we all still found a way to do what we love together. It's good to see some familiar faces after school every day and it's so fun to get to work with everyone again. I hope the audience can appreciate the sense of community that the Drama Club has and how we will always find a way to do what we love," said Peters.  The Audition Junior Ella Driscoll, who appears as Jackie in Check Please, said, " Check Please I'm very proud of my fellow Drama Club members and directors for making the best out of the situation we're in during this pandemic. Being in this show has given Drama Club the opportunity to continue to work together."   The recorded performances of Things Are Virtually The Same will be livestreamed to ticket holders through Showtix4u.com on April 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7 pm. A private viewing for Century Drama Club members, families, and alumni will also be held on April 9. The recorded performances of Things Are Virtually The Same will be livestreamed to ticket holders through Showtix4u.com on Things Are Virtually The Same April 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7 pm. A private viewing for Century Drama Club members, families, and alumni will also be held on April 9.   Ticket Information: Tickets for the April 9, 10, 16, and 17 livestreams are $15 for an individual viewing link and $40 for a group viewing link of the performance. Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.showtix4u.com/events/18095. Ticket Information: Ticket Information: Tickets for the April 9, 10, 16, and 17 livestreams are $15 for an individual viewing link and $40 for a group viewing link of the performance. Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.showtix4u.com/events/18095. https://www.showtix4u.com/events/18095. https://www.showtix4u.com/events/18095    For additional information, please contact Mr. Hewitt at [email protected] or (410) 386-4400.      For additional information, please contact Mr. Hewitt at [email protected] [email protected] or (410) 386-4400.  This press release was produced by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce . The views expressed here are the author's own.