Burton once again entertained the audience with their original piece. The production is about the true story of the murder case of Trigg Maxwell in 1935 in Pound, Virginia. This event resulted in the conviction of one of his daughters Edith Maxwell. This one-act epitomizes how a local event can cause stereotypes about a certain area and their culture. The cast included twelve actors and five technical crew members.
Senior Isaac S. says he is a little sad that this is the last time he would be able to perform in "After Night Comes the Morn." Lilly R. said that her favorite part of the season was the development of new friendships. Both of the students agreed that they were excited to see Castlewood's show for the second time and socialize with their cast.
Castlewood performed their play, "And the Giants Fell" by Todd Ford. This production is based on the tragic event of September 11, 2001. The actors played characters, including participants and victims, involved in the catastrophe. The production portrays how the national event impacted all American citizens. The cast consisted of twenty-one members along with four technical crew members.
Thank you to everyone who came and supported these two teams by visiting John I. Burton. This event was successful and helpful to both of the drama departments. The donations received will be divided between both of the drama teams.
Written by: Alex C. and Haley H.