story and photography
by Juan Garcia
“Cloud 9,” written by Caryl Churchill, opened last night in the University of La Verne’s Dailey Theatre. The play, which addresses the oppression of sexual preferences and gender roles throughout society, follows the lives of a family that ages 25 years between acts, while the world ages more than 100 years. The first act is set in Africa during British colonization in the late 18th century, while the second act is set in present time and it takes place in a London park.
However, the production of a play is much more than understanding the lines, lights, costumes and set. About 40 students and faculty worked on this production, from building sets, to gathering props, to running lights and sound during the show. One of the unique aspects of this play is that both acts take place on different stages.
The first act, an act that is more of a presentation, takes place on the main stage. The second act, a bit more intimate, takes place in the Cabaret Theatre.
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