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Uncle Vanya: Deforestation of Car on fire in library a man circle
Electrical malfunction leads to flames KATHERINE ZICKEL KATHERINE.ZICKEL.22@CNU.EDU
A group of student in Uncle Vanya acting while the audience watches from behind, photo by Ellora Houchins/TheCaptainsLog.
CNUTheater’s latest production tackles a The costumes in Christopher vulnerable environment Newport University’s (CNU) “UnELLORA HOUCHINS ELLORA.HOUCHINS.24@CNU.EDU
If you’ve ever wanted to be a fly on the wall, “Uncle Vanya” is the play for you. The stunning set, situated with all around seating, allows this reimagined production to feel like a conversation with the audience. “Uncle Vanya,” written by Russian playwright Anton Chekov,
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was first published in 1897 and produced by the Moscow Art Theatre in 1899. The modern twist to this production introduces a new and engaging dynamic. The light fixture, a looming branch strung above with fairy lights, is a reminder for the environmental themes that stay constant throughout the performance.
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If you happened to be around the library circle at Christopher Newport University (CNU) this past Saturday, April 12, you might have noticed a car on fire in the roundabout. According to senior Patrick Wood, the car was said to have an electrical malfunction which caused a fire. The leaking fuel from the vehicle caused a larger fire to spread. Since there was a flammable liquid involved, the fire department was required to use foam to put out the fire. Due to the circumstances of the situation, Newport News Police and Fire Department responded to the incident while CNU Police (PD) handled traffic control on campus. No signs of the driver or any passengers were seen by bystanders. Freshman Colin Sparrow witnessed the entire event, and told The Captain’s Log that he “saw that the first responders were able to quickly adapt to the situation as it was actively changing.” At this time, The Captains Log was unable to receive comments from CNU PD, Newport News Police or Newport News Fire Department.
cle Vanya” are best described as bohemian and botanical. With junior Anthony Hearn’s memorable humor, junior Maggie Bowan’s striking glances and freshman John Proulx’s grounding guitar playing, audience members from the Apr. 10 preview were excited to see an old (To see images of the car, see News, page 2) script with fresh eyes.
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