On November 19, 91吃瓜鈥檚 Dramatic Arts Club wowed audiences at Teatro Testaccio with its original production,听Glimpses of Us. Entirely student-conceived and produced under the artistic guidance of Professor Bruno Montefusco, the play wove a poignant and humorous narrative inspired by a grandmother鈥檚 rediscovered diary, told through four interconnected scenes.
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The opening scene,听Animus, explored the fraught dynamics of a job interview between two women with shared history, culminating in an emotionally charged confrontation. A comedic turn followed with a burlesque-style skit about rivals battling for the 鈥淧rince with the Most Beautiful Feet,鈥� featuring a show-stealing squirrel puppet.
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The most gripping act,听A Collection of Letters Smudged by Tears, presented a tense police interrogation unraveling a woman鈥檚 alibi for her sister鈥檚 disappearance, leaving the audience in stunned silence. The finale lightened the mood with a camping trip gone hilariously awry, complete with bungled proposals, bears, and heartfelt revelations, wrapping up the night on a high note.
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The success of听Glimpses of Us听was a testament to the creativity and dedication of its student writers鈥擭alu Gruschks, Lucia Guerrieri, Mia Katarina Vujicic, and Liliana Zimberg鈥攚hose imaginations brought the scenes to life. The talented cast and production team, including Bruno Bielecki, Sofia Brushtein, Madison Current, Richie Figueroa, Jayden Forsness, Ana Franco, Blythe Graser, AJ Keesler, Ayma Larroza, Eden Liu, Ellis Louda, Lenka Raicevic, Nichole Reed, Meena Sumagin, and Jamilya Tuganbekova, delivered dynamic and memorable performances. The enthusiastic audience response was a testament to the dedication and artistry of all involved.
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Bravo to the Dramatic Arts Club for an unforgettable night of theater at Teatro Testaccio!