Time Stands Still, the first production of St. Ambrose's 2019-20 season, opened September 5. Junior student director Luke Peterson, the cast and the design team worked hard to bring this compelling drama to life.
The play shared the story of war photojournalist Sarah Goodwin, portrayed by senior Sarah Goodall, who struggles to re-acclimate to home life after suffering life-threatening injuries. She and her partner James, played by junior Tyler Hughes, must face truths about their lives, their relationship, and ultimately, their future.
All the while, they both are trying to produce new articles for their editor, Richard (junior Anthony Duckett), who has recently introduced them to his new, young girlfriend, Mandy. First-year Amber Cook rounded out the cast with this youthful but insightful character.
"I loved this cast," Luke said. "While they were small in number, I loved how driven and committed each of them were to making the show a success."
Rehearsals began in early August, and the team didn't let up throughout the process.
"The rehearsal process went well. It was definitely a learning experience for myself and everyone involved, but ultimately, we kept rehearsals fun while still being productive," Luke said. "The actors all have an immense passion for theatre and brought positivity and creativity into the rehearsal space, which is what every director hopes for."
Dress rehearsals began the first week of September, which was when all the technical elements fell into place.
Time Stands Still
Rehearsals (featured in this photo) began in August. While the cast Time Stands Still came into rehearsals off-book, in their first rehearsal, actors carry their scripts as they receive blocking from the director, junior Luke Peterson.
The set, designed by SAU alum ‘19, Kendall McKasson, acutely created an industrial-looking Brooklyn apartment. Paired with that, professor Kris Eitrheim and senior Mel Maylum created a realistic lighting design that was complete with working, practical lighting fixtures on set. All over the set were props created and collected by sophomore Sam Lange. Costume designer, senior Jeremy Mahr, created multiple looks for each character, including special effects makeup, an arm sling, a boot and a crutch. Not only was Peterson the director, but he also created the sound design for his show, which included naturalistic sound effects and music.
"I am so happy with how this show came together. I hope everyone came to see the magic my fellow theatre-makers and I created," Luke said.
Time Stands Still premiered September 5-7 in SAU's Studio Theatre.
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