You are invited to attend the world premiere of Confessions of the Chaff. This compelling play, set in Ireland in 1942 centers on the secrets that that are about to explode around the Mahan family, the community and the church. Come out and support many members of the SMC community including:
A cast of students from SMC, ND and Holy Cross
Playwright: Susan Brabant Baxter, Lecturer in Communication Studies, Dance and Theater
Actors: Katherine Sullivan, Asso. Professor in Communication Studies, Dance and Theater
Richard Baxter, Director of Special Events
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Confessions of the Chaff was a very well constructed play. The scandalous plot captured the audience immediately from the beginning funeral scene to the the final death scene. The Mahan family was a strong, catholic irish family, but like all familes, had its secrets and problems. The family relationships take a toll after the death of 2 members of the family. These deaths stir up emotions as well as secrets and lies, but in the end, bring everyone together. Confessions of the Chaff captures the audience through suspense, corruption, faith, and love.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the play very much. It brought up issues that have resurfaced rather recently with the church. I felt connected throughout the entire performance. The part that struck me the most was the relationship between the mother and the daughter (Katie Maura). It reminded me of the relationship between Omishto and her mother. Neither mother believed that a man they trust was hurting their daughters. The play addressed family issues as well as religious issues and it worked perfectly.
ReplyDeleteWhat I enjoyed the most about this play was the acting. As I left the play the first thing I said to the person that left with me was, "That guy was really creepy. I hated him." (Talking about the priest that was taking advantage of the various girls in the play.) My friend said, "Well then he did his job." As we kept on walking. So many times I walked out of movies, plays, and performances saying I hated this person or I didn't like this but I realize now (not in all past instances)form this comment that because that actor/actress was doing such a great job making me hate him/her that I really did. This was never a perspective that I had, but after leaving this play I now have it and will approach all plays, movies, and performances this way in the future.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this play much more than I originally thought that I would. The acting was very well done and drew me into the plot. Seeing this play before reading Translations was beneficial to me. As I read Translations, I was constantly reminded of The Confessions of the Chaff. The family interactions of the Mahan family were similar to me to those Hugh and Manus and all those who worked at the school. When we had the name discussion, I thought about the similarities of the name Maire in Translations, and the more modern adaptation of Katie Maura in The Confessions.
ReplyDeleteHaving seen The Confessions of the Chaff before reading Translations really helped me to have a better idea of what was going on. It allowed me to see the play in an active perspective as I read it. The similarities of the settings as well as the names and relationship interactions contributed to this as well. This is one of the reasons that I enjoyed Translations more than most of the books and plays that we read throughout the semester.