Life Lessons in Theater
The Montrose Players give a moving story of one woman’s life in The Seven Ages of Anne.
The Montrose Players presented a moving story of one woman as she moves through seven stages of her life in their production of The Seven Ages of Anne on January 30 and 31 and February 1.
The main character, Anne Lawrence, was played by seven different students (Alexandra Rider ‘18, Mackenzie Young ‘16, Nathalie Falcao ‘17, Megan Bellavance ‘16, Rachel Solomon ‘16, Catherine Melley ‘16 and Molly Cahill ‘16). Other characters such as Anne’s best friend, sister, daughter and granddaughter were portrayed by different students at different ages.
The main character, Anne Lawrence, was played by seven different students (Alexandra Rider ‘18, Mackenzie Young ‘16, Nathalie Falcao ‘17, Megan Bellavance ‘16, Rachel Solomon ‘16, Catherine Melley ‘16 and Molly Cahill ‘16). Other characters such as Anne’s best friend, sister, daughter and granddaughter were portrayed by different students at different ages.
The cast and crew presented three absorbing shows in the new Arts & Athletics Center, the first upper school play to be performed there. The quality of the performances was especially impressive given that the January 27 blizzard caused the final week of rehearsals to be significantly curtailed.
Christina Lataif ‘16 reviewed The Seven Ages of Anne for The Looking Glass:
The story follows the different stages of Anne throughout her life and the life lessons acquired through each of the stages. When the curtain first opens, the play starts with Anne as a young girl and follows her life all the way through until her late 80s. In the first few scenes, Anne learns about growing up, her independence, and finding her true self and her place in this world.
She then pursues her dreams of becoming a doctor and goes on to fall in love twice, with each of her spouses dying tragically. Anne gives birth to a daughter who goes through similar life developments that Anne herself had experienced. In the end, Anne happily acknowledges how at each stage of her life she kept a part of her identity, and how she is still the same person even as a grandmother.
Many of the Montrosians who went to see the play gave wonderful feedback. Katrin O’Grady ‘15 said, “I think it is more difficult to pull off a serious play, especially since Montrose normally does comedies. They pulled it off really well, and I loved the message of the play: to cherish every day of your life. And it’s never too late to realize your goals and dreams.” Madeline Reilly ‘15 said that the play impressed her because it told a valuable life lesson: “You carry with you all of your ages, so there is no need to dwell on the past if you carry with you all of your memories.”
Congratulations to director Mrs. Holly Sullivan and the cast and crew of The Seven Ages of Anne.
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