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”

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

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

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

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