Story by Gisselle Hernandez, Features Editor When Spencer Ray saw his name up for the part of The Creature in Mary Shelley’s acclaimed romantic-horror classic “Frankenstein,” he was dumbfounded. He was sure his towering height of 6 feet 10 inches was the reason he got the part of the monster, especially considering he isn’t even a theater Read More
Story by Brianna Willis, Staff writer “Anansi the Spider” just ended its stay here at Murray on Oct. 16. Lissa Graham-Schneider, stage director, said she hopes audience members left feeling inspired. “I hope the kids who saw Anansi came away with the idea that being you is enough,” she said. “I hope every kid who saw the Read More
Story by Brianna Willis, Staff writer “Proof,” a play written by David Auburn, just finished its stay here at Murray State. A deeply emotional play regarding mental illness, family and math was a wise choice for director Matthew Crider. “Proof has been on my radar for a while now,” he said. “I have a personal connection to Read More
When propriety gets in the way and truth is increasingly hard to discern, “She Stoops to Conquer” tells the story as secret relationships collide and ulterior motives come to light. Set in a time when propriety is a constant obstacle, “She Stoops to Conquer” mocks the manners of its time. “I like the play a Read More