The Sum of Me
by Richard Manley
June 7: 7 PM
June 8: 2 PM & 7 PM
June 9: 2 PM
Location: Tempe Center for the Arts
Price: $13-$17
Our lives are like a mosaic of tiles. We piece together all the people and places and experiences we have into a unique picture of ourselves. There are cracks and sharp edges, and sometimes pieces fall away or are lost. Sometimes we can mend the break, and other times the hole remains. But the pieces themselves, and the things they compose are beautiful and dynamic and important and full of stories. We are all a work in progress.
This play is a piece of Crandal’s work in progress, and I think live theatre is a perfect way to tell this story of trying to connect to those around us. I hope while watching that you will see a bit of your story reflected as well, and take with you something to feed your curiosity.
Crandal is a high school student. Her father died in Afghanistan last year, so her mother works two jobs to make ends meet. And she fears for her bright young daughter’s future in a world where she vehemently believes the good guys seldom win. Fortunately, Crandal has a funny old grandmother with time on her hands, a house full of books, and lots of affection.
As Crandal starts the ninth grade, however, her grandmother’s health takes a very sharp turn for the worse, and Crandal’s forced to face the fact that she’s never learned to trust anyone but Nanna, not even herself.
The Sum of Me explores the difficulty of one teenager’s search for identity and confidence amidst the trolls and trials of a modern American high school experience.
Cast:
Ceili Olney………………………………………….Crandal
Paul Xavier……………………………………….…Tyler
Jazmyne Plantillas……..……………….……..Billie
Laila Skye …………………………………….…….Mom
Angelica Saario…………………………….…….Madison
Owen Donsker………………………….…….....Dennis
Natalie Earley………………………………………Amber
Sonia Rodriguez Wood…………………….….Nanna
Production Team:
Stage Manager..............................Ambar Dominguez
Sound Design...............................Thomas Strawser
Lighting Design.............................Joanna Emmott
Scenic Design...............................Joslyn Settle
Costume Design............................Laynie Nelson
Crew:
Gabi Calabretti.………..…….…………... Production Team
Sam Le Roy…………....…………………....Production Team
Prescott Smidt……………..………….......Production Team
Monica Woodruff…................……....Assistant Costume Designer
Zak Habul …………………….......……....Sound Board Operator
Ethan Becker………………......…………...Light Board Operator
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