Backstage: Seniors get glimpse of Gundlach

Tech and costume director Vanessa Cook hosted nearly 30 members of the Allen Eiry Senior Center for a behind-the-scenes tour of Gundlach Theatre last Friday. Vanessa shared with them information about the five facets of theatre design, which include set, lighting/sound, makeup, props and costumes. The group was given a demonstration for creating special effects with makeup. They also experienced a lighting challenge using M&Ms and different colored lights to show how various colors affect objects on stage. The seniors sat in on an acting class and were treated to a Hamlet monologue from Dominic Cordasco from Chris Tucci’s theatre class. The day also included a tour of the scene shop, costume shop and stage, sprinkled with tidbits of theatre jargon.