A childhood story will come to life for three days when the Theater production of Babe performs on Oct 13, 14, and 17.
“If you want to have a good laugh,” said junior Lucas Whitham, who will play the role of Farmer, master figure of the animals in the story. “You should go see the play; the play has humor for everybody, from child to adult.”
Babe is a children’s play, yet it has many hints of reality that contributes to the theme of the story.
Even with the humor there is a facade of discontent truth that is flashed through the whispers of the characters, but through pride and love the “stupid” pig is able to conquer the hearts and minds of her fellow counterparts. There is plenty more, but that involves an auditorium, actors and of course the occasional “mulah”
“It (Babe) has everything you can ask for in for entertainment,” said sophomore Hannah Kipp, who will play Babe. “I’ll just mention that were going to do something involving Brittany Spears, but that’s a ‘lil secret; all I am going to say is that it was fun rehearsing it and it’s going to be awesome performing on stage in front of the school.”
Many freshmen and sophomores get a chance to season up for the start of their acting career.
“We have a very young cast, but they are more than prepared for the big night,” Theater Director Stephen Cabaniss said, “they are all excited and anxious for opening night.” The Babe Cast consists of 35 actors, most of which are “rookies” to the field of Cy-Fair Theater. Along with the “young cast”, the auditorium has new installed lights and electrical equipment to enhance the theater experience.
Sophomore Kallie McShane will play “Fly” who considers herself the “mother” of Babe (Kipp). “It’s not my first play, but this one seems to be a lot of fun compared to other productions that I’ve been in,” McShane said.
Tickets will be released a week before the play during all student lunches for $3 but $5 on the night of the play(s).
“I enjoy it very much,” McShane said. “I love the story, my character, and the cast. They are all amazing. I can’t even explain how the play is going to be. You just have to see it for yourself.”
