At Morehead, she worked as both the box office manager and the tour manager for their childrens theatre troupe The Little Company. She moved to Louisville in 2007 where she worked as a teaching artist and tour actor for Kentucky Shakespeare. Joe asks and Karen denies the affair. Mary had been a spoilt child; her father was Mrs. Tilfords favorite son, but committed suicide. Other credits include: Julius Caesar, Alice, and The Snow at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Michigan; The St. Francis Drama Projects Anything Goes, Anne Frank and Me, The Importance of Being Earnest (Directors Assistant), The Birds, and You Cant Beat the House (for which she won a National Youth Arts Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance, Junior Division); The Sound of Music with Sacred Heart Academy; The King & I and Mary Poppins with Assumption; several shows at Sacred Heart School for the Arts; and The New York Pops Birthday Galas in 2016, 2017, and 2018 at Carnegie Hall. Favorite credits include Globe players Midsummer Nights Dream (Egeus), Comedy of Errors (Egeon), Top Girls (Kit), and Trojan Women (young woman). Copyright 2022. It seems that Marys childish mistake, backed up by her grandmother, has utterly ruined the lives of the two women. Ian gives thanks to his twin Alexander, for always giving him someone to compete against. I did see it (Hellman 53). Mary is late to class. It is reasonable to ask, who or what caused the tragedy of Martha and Karen? The audience is invited to imagine the possible consequence and speculate on whether or not Rosalie will yield to Mary. Mrs. Mortar comes back to the school from her tour; her plays were not accepted anymore. I stared at a blank white space with a blinking cursor- and thought to myself, How in the world am I supposed to surmise this process, this play, these young people and the magic they make without acknowledging the seemingly insurmountable odds against them? Blinkblinkblink. You are welcome here. Karen and Martha demand detailed explanations from Mary and find flaws in her claims, for example, theres no keyhole on my door; Mary falters and continues trying to fix her story (Hellman 51). Bryce would like to thank all of his family and friends for their support in his last year of high school! Recent credits include Hamlet(Bernardo/Player Queen) and Pride and Prejudice(Anne de Bourgh). It is reasonable to ask, who or what caused the tragedy of Martha and Karen? This moment is so intriguing and grasping to the readers as it decides the fate of these characters; readers are totally drawn into the climax and the dramatic turn of events in this moment. Weve probably felt it, either singly or collectively.
How are women made victims so easily and effortlessly? She has appeared in Hamlet, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, She Kills Monsters, The Winters Tale, Young Playwrights Festival 2019 (performer and Assistant Stage Manager), The Merry Wives of Windsor, Henry VI Part 3, The Snow Queen, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Baker Goes to War, Dorina and the Plague, 1001 Nights, and various showcase performances. So. So we dont ask you to come into the theatre to forget all the everything that is gunking up your atmosphere- but rather to bring it into this magical o, and offer it up as a sacrifice. Her favorite productions include (but are not limited to) The Comedy of Errors as well as Pride and Prejudice. Martha realizes and painfully confesses to Karen her actual love for her, which she realized only after the scandal. In the Summer of 2018, Louisville became Jess home after living in New York City, where she developed a studio practice in devising Shakespeare coaching a range of ages from preschool students to Broadway performers. Ian also enjoys swimming competitively, participating in model United Nation, feeding their ego, and listening to Phoebe Bridgers.
He would like to thank Jess, for thinking of him when casting, and his parents, who drove him to and from every rehearsal. Mary demands to know what the two heard; Evelyn confessed. Mrs. Tilford insists that Mary should return to school after dinner and face her punishment. Nyx Alistair, an 8th grade student and performer living in Louisville, KY. Their recent musical theatre credits include featured roles in Honk! Outside of Commonwealth Theatre Center, she has appeared in multiple productions with her school and with Kentucky Shakespeare Globe Players. 
Additional CTC credits include Young Playwrights Festival 2020 (Stage Manager) and Young Playwrights Festival 2021 (Director). 
Please verify the password to unlock the digital book and audio! Big thanks to her grandmother who has been her main benefactor and a big cheerleader of her theatrical endeavors. They dedicate their performance to the inspiration of their dogs: Fred, Daphne, and Max. in Communications and Theatre from Morehead State University. It blurs the boundary between truths and lies, right and wrong, further complicating the situation. When this Atherton freshman isnt on stage she spends her time reading, tending her house plants, and drawing. Martha and Karen are rendered so helpless in front of the fabricated yet extremely powerful lie. Mary lies, claiming that she picked them up near Conways cornfield. The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386LGBT Hotline 888-843-4564LGBT Youth Talkline 800-246-7743Trans Lifeline 877-565-8860. Here, however, Martha surprises me and uplifts much of my understanding: there is some truth to Marys lie, and perhaps some value to it without that scandal, perhaps Martha could not have discovered her true feelings or have the chance to express that to Karen. Karen recognizes the wild flowers to be from the garbage can and questions Mary. As an educator and behavioral therapist, Jess has taught all ages and abilities, using art as a bridge to unite neurodiverse demographics. We follow the story of two headmistresses at an all-girls boarding school, as their lives, character, and careers are called into question by a group of clever-minded young schoolchildren. This moment might remind the audience of childhood memories and alarm them of the vulnerability and potential aggressiveness of children. (You should too!) The Childrens Hour: the Evil Child or the Problematic Society. Karen orders Mary, Peggy and Evelyn to be separated. It is striking, even frightening to see how easily and quickly the scandal was commonly accepted and acknowledged by the parents and the community at large: the childrens parents, the community members, even Martha and Karen themselves have internalized those established values. Shes a freshman at Ballard, and their favorite class is Japanese! She holds a B.A. No one seemed to have questioned the validity of the affair, argued in favor of or even sympathized with the victims. This is their 5th show at CTC, and theyve been at CTC for eight years.
Favorite Credits Include: Spelling Bee (Coneybear), Much Ado About Nothing (Dogberry), and Spelling Bee (Barfe) at YPAS. Mary Tilford was intentionally late to class. After examining Mary, Joe meets Martha; he explains that Mary feigned the heart attack. They have been sitting in the schools living room for eight days, never went outside; Joe visited them every day. Jess holds a BA in Theatre and an MFA in Acting, both from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Live Theatre Response: The Triumph of Love. Even in the hardness. Leah is a senior at Atherton High School in her 6th year with the program. Jr(Bullfrog), Mary Poppins Jr(Michael Banks), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee(Chorus of Spellers), and Beauty and the Beast(Chip). Prior to joining CTC in 2019, Jake lived and worked professionally in Chicago, Illinois most notably as Stage Manager in Residence at The Second City. The successive depiction of Peggy further builds up and intensifies the moment: cringes, scared, hysterically, and stiflingly (Hellman 30). I find this moment theatrical because it is one of the most surprising and thought-provoking moments, also shaping the grand theme of the play. This moment is especially theatrical not only because of its urgency and its significance to the whole play, but also because of the dramatic turnaround: Rosalie first firmly denies Marys claim, accusing Mary of constantly making things up (Hellman 53); however, after Mary viciously reminds Rosalie of the stolen bracelet, Rosalie cringes and cries, finally lies for Mary, Yes!
Finally Mary blames it on Rosalie: she claims that Rosalie has seen the two teachers when the door is open.
Jake is most inspired by the art of professional wrestling, the music of the Grateful Dead, and the boundless talents of his friends and colleagues. On the other hand, Mary is cunning, peremptory and almost devilish. He is a sophomore at DuPont Manual High School, and recent credits at CTC include YPF 2021 and She Kills Monsters. Martha and Mrs. Mortar bicker; Martha prompts her aunt to leave the school and return to London; Mortar points to Marthas jealous and possessive nature, which she claims to be unnatural. This play is full of tension between each character as well as the forces of the society that pull on these characters and their interactions, engaging and challenging the audience to think about rather difficult issues. There is no value in denying or hidingwe learn nothing in the silence. Sophia is so grateful to be returning to in-person theatre. Rosalie borrowed Helen Burtons bracelet and had not returned it. Lus favorite play is Macbeth, and they go to the J. Graham Brown School. Addison is from Louisville, Kentucky. She is a huge Fiona Apple fan, and her most streamed song right now is Anything We Want. No one seemed to have questioned the validity of the affair, argued in favor of or even sympathized with the victims. She wandered outside and picked up flowers from the garbage can to flatter Mrs. Mortar. Meg has performed with several local theatre companies as well as working special events at the Louisville Zoo. Gerry is a Louisville native, working in the entertainment industry since 1995. The inherent social taboo against lesbian affairs as well as the strict and conservative codes attached to the role of women produced this tragedy. Mrs. Mortar gave a full-hour lecture on benefits of playing Cleopatra during a hurricane and how man in a box fell in love with her and gave her a string of jewelries. She needs money for transportation and demands Peggy to hand over her money. One person could only do so much harm to another, but the enormous pressure of the society and public opinion could be much more devastating and lethal. She is a proud alumna of the Kentucky Governors Scholars Program (GSP) and worked for the program every summer from 1999-2016. Meg has been a teaching artist with Walden Theatres Education Outreach programming since 2012. The audience is at awe and shocked by the cold-blooded Mary Tilford, who is only a teenage girl. A native of southwestern Indiana, Jake Allen Miller is a theatre technician, stage manager, arts educator and a 2008 graduate of Hanover College. This moment, Marthas confession mainly, seems to be quite a radical break from the previous plot: Martha and Karen have been considered victims and Mary and Mrs. Tilford the villains. One person could only do so much harm to another, but the enormous pressure of the society and public opinion could be much more devastating and lethal.
A poignant irony is presented in this moment: the future of the two women rest on the testimony of a little girl, which is not even likely to be credible.
We want you to stay here. Even in the times where we are all well within our rights to say, Enough. You are here, reading these words, presumably because you still have a hope or desire for something to spark joy or life or community. We trust our audiences to make decisions about attending our plays, but we recommend ages and 12 and up for this production. So much is at stake here, and it is all on the shoulder of a timid and confused little girl: if Rosalie speaks the truth, the scandal might be refuted; if she lies and testifies for Mary, the two teachers would have nothing more to argue.
This moment happens after Joe left the house and as the two are discussing their future after the scandal. Or maybe youre supporting a young artist or maybe you stumbled in here serendipitously. She thanks her mother, father, and sister, who are her biggest supporters. Mary knows that Rosalie took Helen Burtons bracelet and blackmails her. When hes not performing you can find them making art or sarcastic comments. Further, Karens blind denial of Marthas confession as well as Marthas overwhelming sense of guilt and sickness alarm the audience: the two have deeply internalized the social values and taboo, and are thus unable to accept their feelings for each other. Gerry would like to thank his wife Angel for putting up with this crazy theatre life. Joe calls Mary over and demands an explanation; Mary appears timidly and continues to lie. Yes! How are women made victims so easily and effortlessly. It signifies the underlying prejudices and norms of 1930s American society and their devastating effect on the two women. Reading about these moments in the play now in the perspective of an adult (almost), my interpretations and understandings change: all the lying, threatening and pretending by Mary Tilford appear so pesky, unnecessary and yet almost evil in my adult eyes; however, reflecting on my own childhood, I could somehow empathize with Mary, to whom perhaps school, teachers and peers were indeed the entirety of her life; matters trivial to adults could carry much more salience in the eyes of a teenager. Hannah is a local theatrical artist who has been active in the theatre scene for the last four years, working with companies including Bunbury Theatre Company, The Kentucky Opera, and most recently Looking for Lilith. On the other hand, the adults, Martha and Karen, are the victims of the scandal fabricated by Mary. Ian is extremely thrilled to act in this show. This moment is theatrical for me because it raises much tension and gives life to the character, Mary Tilford, further establishing her as the evil child. Whatever got you *here,* you are welcome. The play sets up several different confrontations: child against child, child against adults, and, on a greater scheme, the society against women or lesbianism. is from Louisville, Kentucky and is going into their 6th year at commonwealth theatre centre and so excited about this opportunity. Their favorite performances are (but not limited to) Hamlet (Rosencrantz), Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Polonius), and The Winters Tale (Clown). This moment captures the audience with its intense discourse and action indeed theatrical. She has worked with several local companies including Pandora Productions, Theatre 502, Liminal Playhouse, Bellarmine University, Hardin County Performing Arts Center, Josephine Sculpture Park Summer Shakespeare and is an active company member with Looking for Lilith Theatre Company. When not on stage you can see her drawing, playing piano, oboe, and the ukulele. This moment prompts and challenges the audience to think about the lesbian affair: the audience could easily side with Martha when she was the victim, but could they side with her anymore after she has confessed her true feelings, which was damning in 1930s America. The Childrens Hour presents to its audience not just a tragedy of the spoilt evil child or a distorted family, but the tragedy of the American society. Martha saved money and bought the property (a farm). Starting in Halloween costume design, she moved to theatrical work at Actors Theatre of Louisville as the Assistant Costume Designer ten years ago. All rights reserved. A letter to all those who have loved before: I challenged myself to write a note to you all without a single mention of the current state of things. Mary tells Mrs. Tilford what she heard about Mrs. Mortar, Karen and Martha from Evelyn; Seeing her grandmother shocked, Mary makes up a bigger and more stunning lie; she is allowed to stay home as a result. Lindsay is excited to begin her sixth season at Commonwealth Theatre. Perhaps this perception of Mary, established and reinforced during the play, somehow convinced me of the innocence of Martha and Karen, that there has been no love affair between the two. The school was closed and knowledge of the love affair of the two women has quickly spread around the community and the country. So lets just be clear and direct: things are hard, confusing, scary, upside downyou name it. She wants to thank her Dad and Atticus Hadens parents for making this possible! She walks in clutching a bunch of slightly faded wild flowers (Hellman 11), which she claims to have picked up for Mrs. Mortar. Chloe is a junior at the Brown School and is going into her 8th year at Commonwealth Theatre Center. Although Mary Tilfords lie triggered the destruction of their lives, it is hardly the sole determinant. I think that had our heroines been given the space and support to exorcise all this everything- perhaps the story would have been different. When Joe tries to console Martha about his marriage with Karen, Martha bursts with rage and ends up weeping. Bryce has been with Commonwealth for 10 years and is now a senior. Mrs. Tilford phones Joe and numerous other parents of the children at the school.
Wherever that here is: we hope it brings you love. This moment involves the intense process of Mary demanding, threatening and finally physically forcing Peggy to give her the money.
One of her favorite things to do is watch her dog zoom around, and outside of CTC she is a part of Louisville Girls Leadership, KDEs Commissioners Student Advisory Council, and tutors with Educational Justice. in Elementary Education and the M.A. Evelyn and Peggy happen to walk by the door and hear the quarrel. Rosalie comes to Marys room to spend the night. Mary faints, claiming to have pain in her heart; Joe, the doctor, is called to examine her condition. Bullying; Mature Language and Themes; Self-harm and suicide; Homophobia/Heterosexism. Joe borrowed money from Mrs. Tilford to attend medical school; Mrs. Tilford also funded Marthas school. Joe comes to take Martha and Karen away to start a new life in Sweden. Favorite credits include The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Maxine), Hamlet (Voltemond, priest), and Urning It (Charlie). We did not make this in a vacuum, and you are not witnessing it devoid of all the things you had to walk through just to show up into these socially distanced seats, and likely in a mask. Mrs. Tilford, who has been waiting outside, comes in after hearing the gun shot; she knows the truth from Mrs. Wells and has come to ask for Karens forgiveness. First, near the conclusion of Act I, Mary decides to leave the school and go home. Mary almost forcibly takes money from Peggy for taxi and bus; she leaves the school for her grandmothers house. Hazels stage credits include The Trojan Women. Shes a sophomore at the J. Graham Brown School entering her 4th year with CTC. The playwright creates great contrast between Mary and Peggy, which precipitates to and heightens their tension: Peggy is depicted as an honest and timid girl: she does not receive much allowance and she has been saving the money for a long time (Hellman 30). Atticus is very excited to be stage managing his first show! Her favorite credits include Much Ado About Nothing (Leonato), Pride and Prejudice (Catherine de Bourgh), and Top Girls (Gret/Angie). They also really enjoy traveling and cant wait to be in this production! When not in the theatre, Anya is either at home playing video games and enjoying their alone time, or hanging out with friends! She never feels guilt for her lying and bullying and has certainly never corrected her mistakes an almost fiendish child.
Hazel Payne-Young is from the Boston area and has been at Walden since 2016. Mary explains to Mrs. Tilford why she left without permission: she fainted today and the teachers were mean to her.
Entertain new thoughts in a new world, and see if you can let the rest of it dissipate into nothingness. Hellmans story was penned in 1934, but thematically resonates (albeit unfortunately) with a modern audience. Gerry has worked with such groups as Ursuline Arts Center, Bunbury Theatre, Stephen Foster Drama Association, Faith Works Studio, Woodford County Theatrical Arts Association, Louisville Central Community Center, Centerstage as well as Dick Clark Productions and ABC. Or if all that talk seems too woo-woo barefoot theatre lady in a black turtleneck and flowy wrap-skirt, perhaps you can just spend a couple of hours watching this immaculate team bring to life a story that will keep you occupied for the evening. He also goes to duPont Manual/YPAS for Musical Theatre. Other credits include productions with Commonwealth Theatre Centers Walden Conservatory including The Secret Garden(Ben), James and the Giant Peach(Centipede) ,The Young Playwrights Festival, and Showcase performances of The Tempest(Iris), Midsummers Nights Dream(Cobweb/Starveling), and Romeo and Juliet(Friar/Prince Escalus). If the themes and questions of this play inspire further discussion or present a need for additional research, I encourage you to check out the resources listed below. Martha says good night and shoots herself in her room. Mary has been lying throughout the play and no truthfulness has been associated with any part of her character. Sophia is delighted to be in another play at CTC. Joe comes in first, followed by Martha and Karen, who seem lost and infuriated; they have come to ask for an explanation from Mrs. Tilford. Because otherwise, you might not get the full gravity of what these actors and this design team and our stage management team have accomplished. Natalie is a senior at Assumption High School and in her 11th year with the company. Charlotte is more than excited to be returning to the stage this fall! It is striking, even frightening to see how easily and quickly the scandal was commonly accepted and acknowledged by the parents and the community at large: the childrens parents, the community members, even Martha and Karen themselves have internalized those established values. During their conversation about Mary, Karen indicates her impending marriage with Joe, which severely bothers Martha. They joined the CTC family in March of this year and are thrilled to be working on The Childrens Hour. Admittedly, the playwright has created the character of Mary without, in my opinion, a hint of virtue or honesty. Theyve been doing theatre since 3rd grade and wants to continue through high school.
Platform provided by Digication, Inc. Karen recognizes Joes suspicion of her affair with Martha despite his kindness, and demands Joe to ask directly. He has loved being part of the Commonwealth family for the last four years. Anya Cullen was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and has a passion for acting. But then, the truth is, to give this task the credit and justice it deserves, I have to say the hard things. Thanks to Colt, who has supported them through all their artistic endeavors. She loves acting and singing, and has been at Walden Theatre for 3 years. Mrs. Wells told Mrs. Tilford that Rosalie has stolen a bracelet from another girl and that Mary used this to blackmail Rosalie, forcing Rosalie to testify for her. Although Mary Tilfords lie triggered the destruction of their lives, it is hardly the sole determinant. Mrs. Mortar saved Delia Lamperts life when Delia had a heart attack on stage in Buffalo. Theres that. Karen refuses to leave with Joe and proposes to breakup with him; Joe, confused and disoriented, finally left reluctantly. If the themes and questions of this play inspire further discussion or present a need for additional research, I encourage you to check out the. As an actor, regional theatre credits include Great River Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theater Company, Clarence Brown Theatre, Reign Or Shine, Rogue and Peasant Players, and Kentucky Shakespeare, among others. When not performing, you can find her purchasing stationery, making music, and matchmaking for her two very handsome cats. Thats ok, too. She later turned it into the school and ran it with Karen. The inherent social taboo against lesbian affairs as well as the strict and conservative codes attached to the role of women produced this tragedy. The two lost the case as a result. Her commanding and ruthless tone, Go upstairs and get the money is greatly contrasted with Peggy, who collapses bit by bit in front of Mary. When Hannah isnt working on theatre you can usually catch them drawing or making stickers! Second, towards the end of Act II, Scene 2, Mary asks Rosalie to testify for her about witnessing the love affair between Karen and Martha. Finally, near the end of the play in Act III, a theatrical moment occurs when Martha confesses her love for Karen. Mary refuses to admit her fraud to Karen and accuses Karen of treating her unfairly; she is given punishment. And yet, here we are. The Childrens Hour has certainly brought up many bits of my childhood memories: trying to stay away from school, pretending to be sick, being bullied or threatened by a peer, etc. She dedicates this performance to her dog, Lenny Fitch. Rosalie is asked to come and explain; she initially denies Marys statement firmly, but as Mary threatens her with the stolen bracelet, she cries and testifies for Mary. She is a Junior at Atherton High School and this is her 4th year at CTC. Mrs. Mortar refused to come back from her acting tour and testify for them, due to her moral obligation (Hellman 58). Rose is from Louisville and this is her first play ever!!! When not acting, Sophia can be found drawing, studying languages, or spending time with her family.
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