College theatre presents 'Everyman'

As is characteristic of these dramas, the characters are abstract concepts; Everyman represents, quite literally, each and every one of us, while other allegorical characters he interacts with symbolize his life and living.

Cast in the form of a journey, Everyman explores universal themes of salvation and redemption, which speak directly to our fears and uncertainties in our volatile contemporary world.

In an age when nuclear weapons, environmental destruction, biological weapons, economic meltdown and terrorism have pointed out not only the uncertainty of individual lives, but the fragility of all life on the planet.

Although based in Christian religious beliefs of the Middle Ages, the play's message transcends any one religion and time. Members of every generation can identify with the all too human feeling of panic when Everyman is faced with imminent death.

CGCC student Ian Day-Gennett leads the company in the title role. Jordan Meyers, Andy Bell, Ben Garrett, Andrew Burke, Carl McNew, Colleen Derryberry, Kathleen O'Connor-McNew and Spencer McClure each perform multiple roles. The production is directed by theatre instructor Richard Parker.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors and are available at Waucoma Bookstore in Hood River or Klindt's Booksellers in The Dalles. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more.

For more information call (541) 506-6178.