This spring term’s production of EngPlay occurred last week and was absolutely phenomenal. The Birds: A Modern Adaptation by Don Zolidis was perfectly suited to the awesome hilarity that is EngPlay. This was a highly comical play that left the audience laughing endlessly. The blend of wit, pop-culture references, awesome randomness and absurdity was great. Under the direction of Matthew Kerwin and Erin Matheson, with the production assistance of Marissa Bale, each line and jesture of the characters were delivered with maximal hilarity.
Laurin Benson, sporting a fancy moustache, and Ryan Mahler were a great duo, playing off each other excellently. You guys memorized oodles of lines and were flawless! I particularly enjoyed the hurried antics of the Hummingbird character, acted by Kate Brockman, and the emo goddess Iris, acted by Kiara Bruggeman.
The cast’s costumes were colourful and fun, truly exhibiting the birdlike qualities of the characters. The bird beaks were extremely creative, utilizing visors and construction paper for added effects. And those were some wicked fast costume changes. Good hustle!
And whoever is responsible for the programs, bravo! I loved descriptions of different birds on the back of each one. You never know when you will need to accurately identify a group of crows as a murderer.
For those of you who were lucky enough to see the play, wasn’t it great? And if you missed it, I highly encourage you to approach one of the enthusiastic cast members and ask them to recite a few of their favourite lines for you some time. You will be left in stitches for sure. And like the emperor bird Epops always says, “when life hands you lemons, poop on people from above.”
Now for a shameless EngPlay plug! EngPlay happens every term, so if you are on co-op in Waterloo or in school next term, look for audition information at the start of next term. It is an excellent way to meet new people, boost public speaking skills, and no experience is required. Oh, and mega great fun!
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