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Thursday, 29 April 2010 15:34 |
 A student actress performs the opening monologue of Metamorphases on Saturday evening. Photo by Andrew Torrey | The Appalachian Over 7 tons of water sat on stage at Valborg Theatre at Appalachian State University.
The water is contained in a Roman-inspired pool, constructed for the theatre and dance department’s production of “Metamorphoses,” based on the myths of Roman poet Ovid.
Running from April 21-25, the play incorporated nine tales, ranging from themes such as the creation of man, greed, gluttony, benevolence, love and heartbreak.
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” Emily M. Candelario, freshman theatre arts major said. “I thought it was incredible. It was probably the biggest production [the theatre and dance department] has put on [this year].”
Candelario attended both Wednesday’s opening night and Friday’s performances.
“Dr. Ray Miller did a great job telling such well-known stories throughout history in a way people would actually stay interested in [it],” she said.
Preparation for the play has been underway for over a year, Miller said.
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