Under the direction of seniors Ellie Findell and Mira Zelle, Noel Coward’s “Hay Fever” was a fast paced and energetic show. “There is love, games, and love games,” Zelle said.
“Hay Fever” exemplifies family on and off stage
Under the direction of seniors Ellie Findell and Mira Zelle, Noel Coward’s “Hay Fever” was a fast paced and energetic show.
“It takes place in England [and] is about a weird, dysfunctional family and a dinner,” she said.
“There is love, games, and love games,” Zelle said.
“And swear words,” Findell added.
“And hitting things, hitting chairs, hitting people, kissing people, fake southern accents, and tea,” Zelle added.
The set included a couch from the senior lounge, which characters rearranged themselves on during a brief switch accompanied by mii theme music, selected by Zelle.
“I knew I wanted to direct [in my] freshman year,” Zelle said.
“I did not want to do it alone so I asked Ellie [to join me] over MEA [weekend],” Zelle said.
“It is actually a full length play but I cut it down because it’s one of my favorites […] and I already had the script,” Zelle said.
The co-directors have each enjoyed different parts of directing this show.
“I like our cast a lot,” Findell said, “our cast is really funny and most of them are freshman [and] they get along really well.”
“They are really energetic and our community is really cute,” she added.
“I have read and seen the play a billion times and every time I watch them perform, it is really funny and I laugh a lot,” Zelle said.
“I think they are all very talented and I am very proud of them,” she added.