Ever wondered what might cause the entire audience at a play to collectively fall unconscious? Find out April 14-17 at 7 p.m. when Claremont SecondaryB次元官网网址檚 drama students perform the thrilling, documentary-style play, TRAP, via livestream.
The schoolB次元官网网址檚 year-long drama class, comprised of 22 students in Grades 9-12, has been preparing to perform the B次元官网网址渕eta-theatrical playB次元官网网址� about a group of fictional high school students, who are performing a play when their entire audience is knocked out and B次元官网网址� through interviews with witnesses, first responders and investigators B次元官网网址� the peculiar series of events becomes clear, explained drama teacher Colin Plant.
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Plant selected TRAP, written by Stephen Gregg, for students to perform this year because the script allows actors to be well-spaced and requires little physical contact. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the four performances will be virtual and no audience will be permitted in the auditorium. The cast and crew will use lighting and multiple cameras to simulate a documentary performance live on-screen, all while wearing masks and following public health orders.
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ClaremontB次元官网网址檚 annual spring musical was also performed via livestream in March and was well-supported by the community, so Plant and the performers are hopeful this play will be a hit too, as audiences await the twist ending.
Grade 12 student Noah Gallant is disappointed his eighth and final show as a high school student wonB次元官网网址檛 be performed for a live audience but is grateful for the chance to put on the play at all.
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To register to watch a live performance, visit . Tickets are $10 per household. TRAP is not recommended for young children as some themes may be somewhat scary.
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