M.C. Players Gain Recognition and Honor at The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

by Gillian Puma, Senior Writer The Manhattan College Players found themselves taking their talent outside of Manhattan College, taking on a new stage for The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. A select number of students from the Players were chosen to perform at the festival in Cape Cod, Mass. Respondents from the festival come to see the musicals and plays performed throughout the year. After … Continue reading M.C. Players Gain Recognition and Honor at The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

D&D Comes to Life in MC Players Production of “She Kills Monsters”

by Lauren Schuster, Senior Writer In the latest Manhattan College Players’ production “She Kills Monsters,” the popular fantasy role-play game “Dungeons and Dragons” (D&D) comes to life on stage bringing unexpected revelations for young school teacher Agnes Evans, played by Megan Lawlor. Agnes’ life was extremely average until one day her parents and her teenage sister Tilly, played by Madeline Byrne, die suddenly in a … Continue reading D&D Comes to Life in MC Players Production of “She Kills Monsters”

“The Independent Woman”: MC Players Host V-Day Performance

by August Kissel, Web Editor Each year, the Manhattan College Players host the V-Day play. This play is meant to be a brave space where the players can take action through the medium of theater and this year monologues. The play was called “The Independent Women” and it was directed by junior Isabel Quiñones and sophomore Katie Doyle. Together the girls curated a variety of poems, spoken … Continue reading “The Independent Woman”: MC Players Host V-Day Performance

Martin Marchitto, Director of MC Players, to Depart at Semester’s End

by Rose Brennan & Alyssa Velazquez, A&E  Editor & Production Editor After five years and ten productions with the Manhattan College Players, adjunct professor of theater and Players’ director Martin “Marty” Marchitto will depart the college Marchitto will be leaving his position at MC in favor of the position of Artistic/Executive Director at the Center Stage Theatre, a non-profit theatre and theatre education center in Shelton, Conn. “My … Continue reading Martin Marchitto, Director of MC Players, to Depart at Semester’s End

“An Inspector Calls”: A Preview

by ALEKSANDRA LOZANOVA, Contributor Manhattan College gives each year plenty of opportunities to all students who are interested in acting or directing. Anyone with a passion for or even a slight interest in theater is more than welcome to join Manhattan College Players, which is a student-led ensemble of actors and singers. Manhattan College Players produce each year different types of plays and musicals as well. … Continue reading “An Inspector Calls”: A Preview

Happily Ever After?: “Into the Woods” Staged by MC Players

Photos compiled by Xiaoyang Wu / THE QUADRANGLE For the dates of April 12 through 15, the MC Players performed “Into the Woods”: a mashup of classic fairy tales that show us “happily ever after” might not truly exist. The story follows a baker and his wife, along with many other fairy tale favorites: Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (from Jack and the Beanstalk), Rapunzel … Continue reading Happily Ever After?: “Into the Woods” Staged by MC Players

MC Players Awarded for Fall “Rumors” Performance

The Manhattan College Players have taken home two awards from the American College Theater Festival for their fall semester performance “Rumours.” The first honor was given to the entire cast and crew for “Excellence in Creation of Student-Driven Work” and awards were also given to two players, Matthew Peters and Camryn Kidney, for their outstanding comedic performances. The comedy, a farcical play written by Neil … Continue reading MC Players Awarded for Fall “Rumors” Performance

MC Players Perform Reading of “Oleanna”

The Manhattan College Players were back in action on Thursday, Feb. 15 in the Black Box as they performed a play reading of David Mamet’s “Oleanna.” The play is broken up into three acts and consists of two characters: a college student named Carol (performed by Gabriella Herrera) and a college professor named John (performed by Peter Martino). The play deals with the topics of … Continue reading MC Players Perform Reading of “Oleanna”

For V-Day, Players Perform in Solidarity with Women

by Haley Burnside Assistant Editor On Saturday night, the Manhattan College Players presented an emotional show displaying solidarity with women and girls. The show, titled “These Are My Pieces,” featured monologues, works of poetry and speeches written by women and for women. The show was directed by senior Ange Lopilato and freshman Gabby Kasper. Both male and female students stood in front of the audience gathered … Continue reading For V-Day, Players Perform in Solidarity with Women