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QCC’s Spring Production of “Thornwood” is not to be Missed
March 2018
QCC's spring production, Thornwood
Quinsigamond Community College’s theater program is gearing up for its spring production, Thornwood. The play is about a troubled teacher who bucks the system to teach tough inner city students the beauty of Shakespeare. QCC's theater department is presenting the play in partnership with 4th Wall Stage Company, a local theater company that presents live stage theatrical productions. The play will feature QCC students, faculty and professionals in a collaborative performance.
The play will be performed at QCC’s Herbert Theater on April 19-21 and April 26-28 at 7:00 p.m. and on April 22 and April 29 at 2:00 p.m.
According to 4th Wall Managing Director Barbara Guertin (who is also co-director of the play), 4th Wall Stage Company was looking to include an educational component to its productions.
“This is just great to be able to do productions with students and align with local colleges so you are training students and keeping theater alive,” she said.
QCC student cast members include:
- Alex Fontanes
- Alexis Guertin
- David Rodriguez
- Ariana Strout
- Ahlam Abdelkader
- Alyssa Burgwinkel
- Margaritta Fabre
- Liam Doherty
- Kyler Simard
- Mike Daniel - QCC Alum
- Amber Charest - QCC Alum (Stage Manager)
- Kelly Stowell - co-director of the play and QCC adjunct professor
Thornwood, by Playwright Tony Howarth, is a play that was produced off-Broadway, in addition to being made into an award-winning indie film, Slings and Arrows. Mr. Howarth who is a playwright, director, teacher and poet gained national attention for his many one-act plays, full length plays and poetry.
Mr. Howarth and his wife, who are from New York, will be in attendance opening night.
“It’s going to be awesome,” said Ms. Stowell. “The students are so excited to have an accomplished playwright attend the show.”
Mr. Howarth will also be coming to QCC on April 10 from 2:00 p.m. – 4 p.m. to teach a master class about Hamlet.
Anyone is invited to attend and all they need to do is sign up,” Ms. Guertin said. “This is a great opportunity.”
Tickets are $5 for students, $20 for adults and $15 for seniors. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Parking is directly next the Hebert Center in Faculty lot 8.
