Reproduced from ad
On Wednesday, Nov.14 at 10 p.m. there was a performance of “Commedia,” in the Xavier Hall great room.
The night began in front of about 20 people when the group of students, who were performing, did their warm-up. The warm-up consisted of an energy-packed medley of “Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes,” “Swing Your Partner” and “Woosh.”
The show was set in a medieval time, but it had a modern twist. The dialogue used modern English and slang.
The story line was about finding one’s true love. Through out the entire performance all of the characters are trying to find a significant other. However, they encounter many obstacles along the way.
The performance is geared toward the average college student. There was an abundance of sexual material through out the show. Catherine Luko went to the show for some entertainment on a Wednesday night. “Oh my God! It was great! It was so funny!” Luko said.
By the end of the night there were about 45 people in attendance. The audience grew every time that someone passed by the doors of the great room as laughter filled the hall.
Commedia is a class taught by Neal Newman, director of the theater department at Cabrini. Commedia can either be taken as a class or as practicum credit. In fact some students who are participating in it are not even receiving any credit for it.
Commedia is currently on tour. This was their only planned stop at Cabrini. However, if they feel that the response to the show was good enough they may come back for another show.
The class will not be offered again next semester. It may be offered in the fall semester. “If it is a hit we will consider offering it again,” Neuman said.
