By Emily Butler
This year has been abnormal and unexpected for everybody. Sports, clubs, and programs have had to alter their plans to fit the social distancing standards. For the Timber Creek Thespians, theatre has definitely changed this school year due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, the thespians didn’t get to put on the shows that they are used to performing. They have had to change the way classes, rehearsals, festivals, and performances run.
Even though theatre has been different than usual for the thespians, many opportunities arose for them to perform and share their talents. The Timber Creek Thespians were able to take part in both the regional and state festivals. Junior Kayden Hawks explains, “I was a part of a large group performance in which we placed top honors at both festivals. Putting that together was very different than what I’m used to because it was recorded. We had to send in voice memos for our singing part and wear masks.”
Despite the unusual circumstances, the thespians are working extremely hard to bring the community a socially distanced musical called Children of Eden. The two act musical is based on the book of Genesis. Instead of performing in the Timber Creek Performing Arts Center, they will be performing at the Avalon amphitheater. As well as the performance, rehearsals have also been affected due to the pandemic. The students are required to wear masks at all times, even when they are singing, which becomes a struggle because it is sometimes hard to hear somebody speaking or singing through a mask. The thespians also have to rehearse outside in the breezeway instead of in the PAC. Nothing will stop these students from doing what they love and showing the community their talents.
Senior Madison Rios who plays Mama Noah/Storyteller explains, “I really love how this show conveys the message that as humans we were given the choice to be kind and stop hatred. It teaches us to appreciate the world we live in by spreading love and positivity. With everything crazy that’s been going on in the world, it’s nice to end my time at Timber Creek spreading a positive message. Even though I’m sad to leave, I truly feel blessed to have been part of a cast that radiates encouragement and joy.”
