Wednesday, December 10, 2003
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Wednesday, December 10, 2003 |
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Ten-year-old gets part in CCSU play Rex resident Maris Bobitt, 10, has been cast as the Jenny in the Clayton State Theater premiere production of “Things Not Seen,” written by Clayton State biologist Dr. Greg Hampikian with psychology professor Dr. B.D. Stillion. The play, opening tonight, runs Dec. 11-13 at 8 p.m. in the University’s Arts & Sciences theatre (room 132 in the Arts & Sciences Building). When the Clayton State Theater sent out a casting call for a child actress, Clayton State student Michelle Palan called her aunt Molly Bobitt to see if Maris would like to audition for the part. Bobitt auditioned and wowed Stillion, the play's casting director, even though the part will be Bobitt's first theatre role. “Her audition was very impressive, especially considering this was her first experience of this type,” remarked Stillion. This comes as no surprise to the young actress’ mother. “I think she was born to be an actress,” said Molly Bobitt. “I've taken Maris to the Alliance Theatre since she was old enough to sit still. This is her first time on stage, but theatre has always been part of her life.” “I’m excited about acting," said Maris. When asked if she would like to continue acting in the future, she replies, “Sure!” Also in the cast of “Things Not Seen” are Ed Hohlbein as the Pastor, Kelly Foresman as the Pastor’s Wife, Betty Mitchell of Fayetteville as the Widow, Stillion as the Business Executive, and Jason Vaughn as the Friend. Stillion, faculty advisor for the University’s Drama Club, and Hohlbein, director of Clayton State Theater, will co-direct the play. “Things Not Seen” is a love story about a pastor and his wife who must overcome a crisis in their marriage after one of them experiences a miracle. Although the playwrights will not reveal the twists in the plot, Bobitt’s character plays an integral part in revealing the mystery of the play. Tickets are $8 for general admission, and $4 for senior citizens. Clayton State students will be admitted free with their LINX card. Though tickets may be purchased at the door, you can reserve tickets by calling 770-961-3460 or by visiting the Clayton State Theater website at www.claytonstatetheater.org. |
