Central College’s theatre program will present an all-student produced play, “A Body of Water,” by Lee Blessing. The performances will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 3-5, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, in Kruidenier Theatre. The performance is free and runs approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
“This captivating performance is entirely student-run, showcasing the talents and creativity of our students in the arts,” says Brooklynn Cassens, Class of 2025 elementary education major and musical theatre minor from Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Through the help of our professors, we are taking our first steps into the professional sides of theater through this unique opportunity.”
Cassens, Amelia Brown, Class of 2025 art and musical theatre major from Prairie City, Iowa, and Emily Shields, Class of 2025 musical theatre and art major from Arden Hills, Minnesota, will direct the performance with the supporting production team and cast including many Central musical theater majors and minors.
In this thought-provoking play, a couple awakens in a beautiful house surrounded by water, struggling to remember their identities and past. As they confront their memories, a mysterious visitor complicates their search for truth, exploring themes of reality and self-discovery.
Members of the cast and crew performing the play with Brown, Cassens and Shields include:
- Claire Anderson, Class of 2026 communication studies major, Dayton, Iowa, actor playing Avis.
- Jessica Duffy, Class of 2025 communication studies major, Pleasant Hill, Iowa, actor playing Wren.
- Jack Enright, Class of 2025 musical theatre major, Ankeny, Iowa, stage manager.
- Mason Farrington, Class of 2027 undeclared major, Ottumwa, Iowa, actor playing Moss.
- Lauren Husz, Class of 2026 musical theatre major, Hampton, Iowa, paint charge.
- Keely Krambeer, Class of 2026 communication studies major, Wadena, Iowa, front of house manager.
- Mika McCool, Class of 2026 undeclared major, Colesburg, Iowa, sound designer.
- Selena Snell, Class of 2027 undeclared major, Alexandria, Virginia, assistant stage manager.
- Christopher Ver Heul, Class of 2026 communication studies major, Monroe, Iowa, lighting designer.
- Kallie Wallick, Class of 2025 psychology major, Tipton, Iowa, hair and make-up designer.
Photo caption: Directing the play are Amelia Brown ’25, Emily Shields ’25 and Brooklynn Cassens ’25.