Directing

Quarter Cup by: Talley Sugg Directed by: Emma Evelyn Harris Stage Manager: Eli Hughes

Cast List: Conner: Gabe Bernhardt, Kitt:Taylor Sparrow, Wanda:Cassandra Dayton, Madem Tremble: Sarah Hajkowski, Ej: Oli Mason, Sky: Seth Chepes

Synopsis

What happens when a chef who’s been training his whole life is put up against a Long-Island Denny’s fry cook for a position at a world renowned French Restaurant? A story of personal growth, understanding, and good French cooking! The story of Quarter Cup follows Connor as he learns that being the best doesn’t mean anything if he loses the people he loves and himself along the way. Set in New York City, this play is a fast paced reflection of the human experience with all the laughter, tears, and personal growth that comes along with it.

Directors Notes

Quarter Cup was an exciting experience. We put this show together in 72 hours from start to finish. It was an intense experience and very telling of the capability I possess. This show was written by a peer of mine and Sugg did an excellent job of writing characters that show a diverse group of people. The messages of friendship, new love, and discovery of self are great themes to discover as a director and actor. Sugg really works to showcase life as it is in here plays. To be able to work on a fully produced student show was incredible. The experience of being a producer, director, and scenic designer all in one was fun and a telling experience of the hard work that goes into producing a full length show. The raw-ness of this production was what really brought to light this story.

Check out this article about the beginning ideas and concepts of this project. Bold Life: Short on Showtime