by Bryce Boron ‘15
The Foreigner, opening this past weekend, was a smashing success.
From the detailed set to the hilarious dialogue, every second was a delight to sit through. The play tells the story of a shy man, Charlie, who is thrust into a crazy situation when his friend “helps him out” by convincing the townspeople that his quiet nature is due to him not being able to speak English.
Shenanigans branch off from the crazy lie as the townspeople begin to trust the English-lacking man. Soon enough Charlie learns all the gossip and secrets of his interesting benefactors while figuring out his own true personality.
John Berner ‘14 did a phenomenal job playing the main role of Charlie. He easily switched back and forth between an English accent and the gibberish his character spoke for much of the play. Andrew Kerr ‘15, making his debut on the stage, also excelled in his challenging, controversial role as the KKK leader of the small town.
Acting alongside with our own Ignatius men, two amazing female actresses put on convincing performances. Maggie Adler, a junior at Magnificat, plays the stressful role of a preacher’s wife who is going through an unplanned pregnancy. The emotion and depth of her portrayal of her character underscores her troubling situation. Katie Landoll, a senior at Our Lady of the Elms, is compelling as a nurturing country wife.
Each actor brought their own style to the stage and helped create one of the best performances that has been produced at Saint Ignatius.
The Foreigner runs through Sunday, November 3. Tickets can be purchased online here.
