Mason Players
Hedda Gabler uncovers skeleton of human nature
|At George Mason University, an institution founded on the principles of its namesake that all men are created equal, the Mason Players explored the shackles of the eighteenth century genteel society in Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler.”
AUDIO: Mason student finds the human story in Ibsen classic
|On Feb. 26, the free student preview for the Mason Player's first studio drama, “Hedda Gabler,” will be held in TheatreSpace.
The play is directed by Halah Zenhom, a senior theater major at Mason. In an interview with the director, provided in its entirety in the audio clip below, Zenhom explains the overarching message of “Hedda Gabler” and how she wanted to share the story with Mason audiences.
REVIEW: An Evening of One-Acts
|Mason Players host their first one-act showcase with shows that cast ominous shadows on the human condition.
There are very few opportunities for students see a one act play. Until very recently, Mason had yet to find a way to produce shorter work that exceeded ten minutes but fell short of a full 90 minute play.
The “Evening of One-Acts” hosted by Mason Players from Nov. 21-24 finally gave students the chance to see two established one-act plays. As previous studio shows have been, these plays were directed, acted and designed by students.
AUDIO: Mason Players hosts first evening of one-acts
|Mason Players will be hosting their first ever “Evening of One Acts” with two one-act plays: “Women and Wallace” by Jonathan Marc Sherman, student directed by senior Casey Bauer; and “Woyzeck” by Georg Büchner, student directed by junior Rebecca Wahls.
Mason Players revive vaudeville in The Merchant
|The Mason Players harken back to the vaudeville era with upcoming production of “The Merchant” by Titus Maccius Plautus.
Ed Gero, faculty director and adaptor of “The Merchant,” remembered this play from a previous production he did in high school.
"Six Characters in Search of an Author" kicks off Mason Player 2013-2014 season
|Over the weekend of Oct. 4-6, Mason Players produced Pirandello's famous meta-theatrical piece “Six Characters in Search of an Author.”
AUDIO: Student theater director tackles Pirandello's challenging "Six Characters" play
|“Six Characters in Search of an Author” by Luigi Pirandello has intellectually stimulated theater audiences since its first performance in 1921. This weekend from Oct. 3 to Oct. 6, the Mason Players will be sharing this play with the Mason community as its first piece presented in its 2013-2014 season.
Mason Players presents "Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone?"
|Outside of George Mason University's de Laski Performing Arts Building, the Mason Players are rehearsing for their upcoming performance of the play “Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone” by Terrence McNally.
The play follows the rebellious Tommy Flowers as he struggles against being an adult. Using his dark wit and sarcasm, Tommy takes the audience on a wild ride through New York. His complexities are sure to have the audience simultaneously sympathize with and detest him.