By Daily staff report Battle Mountain High School Players is presenting “Noises Off,” a play-within-a-play where the drama behind the curtain is as funny as the farce on stage.
Written by British playwright Michael Frayn and directed by Kaylee Brennand and Alexandra Trosper, “Noises Off” takes a look at the follies of theater folk, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss, offstage romantic rivalries and behind-the-curtain dalliances turn every performance into a high-risk adventure.
This play-within-a-play captures a touring theater troupe and their overly-ambitious director’s production of ‘Nothing On,’ which features act one in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. Brimming with slapstick comedy, “Noises Off” is a delightful backstage farce, complete with slamming doors, falling trousers, and, of course, flying sardines.
Artistic Director Kylee Brennand selected “Noises Off” to challenge the nine student ensemble.
“What is notable about this play is the amount of physical comedy,” said Brennand. “Not only do the students learn their lines, they learn blocking and movement through the most technical set we have ever presented at Battle Mountain High School.”
Designed by an all-volunteer crew headed by David Mayer and built by parents and friends of …read more
Via:: Vail Daily Newspaper
