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1. Sam Weis (8) explains the situation to his co-star Ryan Calbert (9) 2. Macbeth, played by sophomore Matt Galloway, is approached by the hypnotic Sabina Kariat (12). 3. Matt Galloway (10) converses with witches Rachel Wolff (10), and Claire Buiocchi (10) 4. Megan Buiocchi (10) observes the action, preparing to engage in battle with her light saber. 5. A bearded David Casente (10) gestures wildly towards the audience. 6. Sarah Reid (12) is ready for battle at any moment with her light saber in hand. 7. Sophomore Cecilia Cho performs as a Shakespearean storm-trooper.
by SARAH BROWN
Priory theater had never before faced such an amalgam of classic scripts and new interpretation and technology.
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One of the most popular movies of all time is Star Wars. From
the epic light sabers to Chewbacca and the many robots to the Jedis, even for those who have never actually seen this action filled series, Star Wars is quite familiar. It was through this lens that Director John Sugden chose to portray Shakespeare’s Macbeth in. “Star Wars Episode 7: The Tale of Macbeth,” hit the Priory stage, saturated with Star Wars emblems.
Even in storyline, the play incorporated elements of the old and the new. In a massive feat of creative scope, Mr. Sugden introduced a play that told the story of Shakespeare's Macbeth, an oft-studied and well-known tale, set in the times and places prescribed by the Star Wars franchises. This, of course, entailed light sabers and Jedis, witches and spells, and a host of intensely complicated effects presided over by the famed Priory tech crew,
Starting in September, the tech crew began the process of turning the empty flat stage in the Rothrock Performance Hall into the versatile world of Macbeth. From manufacturing more than ten
fully functioning Light Sabers, countless firearms, and several cyborg pieces. The crew was also especially excited about their doors, including the famed ‘Blast Doors,’ a dropping door, a sliding door, and one could never miss the center stage Bridge (with all two hundred and twelve screws holding it together). This show was the most technologically advanced production that the Priory had ever endeavored to perform, and it nearly drove tech enthusiasts like Chris Gregory (12) as insane as the characters it starred.
Over the course of the show, not only were there dozens of tiny cues to memorize and perfect in terms of lighting, sound effects, and background changes, but quite a few complicated props as well. In memorable announcements sent out by the Priory theater department, Mr. Sugden begged for an array of props and toys including working light sabers. As the all-school play, the production also included students from all grades of the Priory, thereby creating a play that appealed to all sorts.
I like winter because of Christmas and we can travel to places. -Franny Lin (11)
I like winter because of Christmas. -Maria Naclerio (10)
I like summer because it is really fun traveling to many places. Also, it is very warm for swimming. -Clayton Young (12)
I like summer cause we don't have school. -Scotty Harris (10)
I love Fall because it is not too cold and not too hot. Fall is the best season to sleep and eat, eat and sleep, to have a lazy life! -Miranda Yan (9)
My favorite season is Fall because it is warm so I can go outside and cold so I can stay inside and drink hot cocoa.
-Lea Castro (6)
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