The play explores Christian themes as it examines a society based on outward appearance and social status rather than the worth of each individual soul. Ultimately, it reinforces the core of Catholic social teaching, which is to respect the dignity of each human life regardless of appearance.
Nicholas Vicinanzo
Class of 2017
Biography
“My favorite thing about Anathan was the faculty. The environment was great, the students were great and the program was great; but all of that was made possible by work and dedication of the faculty. I had the chance to work on every main stage I was in steubenville for, and anytime I worked with a professor I learned invaluable skills and built strong relationships that essential for quality actor/director communication. These professors gave me the ability to cultivate my craft, a craft that has carried into the professional training area at Trinity Rep. the professors are the engine of the theatre at Franciscan, and they deserve much recognition and gratitude for their skills and desire to help their students succeed.”
The Elephant Man
Twelfth Night
Set in the early 1960s on a Caribbean island that is loosely based on the legends of Princess Margaret's island getaway of Mustique, the story follows a set of twins who are separated when they wash ashore after a shipwreck.
Arms and the Man
The romantic heroine, Raina Petkoff, is engaged to marry the gallant Major Sergius Saranoff, but then her life is turned upside-down late one night when a war-ravaged soldier breaks into her room seeking shelter. Raina is faced with the harsh reality of war and the meaning of true love.
An Enemy of the People
"An Enemy of the People" by Henrick Ibsen Adapted by Arthur Miller. If you knew what was right but your entire society was against you, would you still stand up for truth? Thomas Stockman, the protagonist in An Enemy of the People, struggles with this very question.
The Memo
The Memo, a parody of bureaucracy full of ridiculous characters, political satire, and funny situations. Written by Václav Havel, The Memorandum takes a satiric look at the absurdity of bureaucracy and the ways in which it can dehumanize.