Carlmont drama students took the stage for their production of “A Wrinkle in Time” on Oct. 24-27.
The Carlmont drama teacher, Elizabeth Berg, chose “A Wrinkle in Time” as the fall play because it was one of her favorite books as a kid, and she believed the script had immense creative potential.
“‘A Wrinkle in Time’ was a show I thought about doing several years ago at another school but didn’t end up doing. I found the script, and when I read it, I immediately fell in love with it because I thought there were so many opportunities for creative vision. I loved the way it incorporated the ensemble,” Berg said.
The total production included more than 60 people, who dedicated eight weeks to preparing for the show.
“It’s a heavy time commitment, but it is really fun and 100% worth it,” said Shoshana Mellon, a freshman at Carlmont and a lightboard operator for the show.
Many cast and crew members, including Itza Perez, a sophomore and ensemble member, enjoyed the final stages of the rehearsal stages as they witnessed all the play’s elements come together.
“People don’t realize how big of a difference it is sitting with your regular clothes on stage with nothing around you, compared to having sets, lighting, costumes, cues, and makeup; it just completely makes you feel in the moment, it’s so cool!” Perez said.
Carlmont drama productions allow students to experiment with roles, both on stage and backstage.
“I tried to do ensemble stuff and didn’t like it as much, so I worked backstage this time, and I like it better,” Mellon said.
Drama productions are an annual tradition at Carlmont, and students are welcome to attend or participate in future fall, winter, and spring productions.
“It’s one of the things I love about doing educational theater, the way I get to combine my love for theater with my love for teaching and work with young people as they discover that same love I share,” Berg said.
