"Our Town"

 By Grace Grim ‘27


The high school adaptation of Thornton Wilder's timeless classic, *Our Town*, graced the stage at Delone Catholic in the fall, and it was a stirring tribute to the simplicity and profundity of everyday life. 


Directed by Miss Gabi Cranga, the production skillfully captured the essence of Grover’s Corners, a small town that serves as a microcosm for the human experience. One thing I think added to the production was the lack of props, and the acting required using miming to replace the missing objects.


The bare stage allowed the audience to focus on the characters and their interactions, which emphasizes the theme that the beauty of life often lies in its mundane moments. These simple props, or a lack thereof of helped create a sense of familiarity, drawing us closer to the daily lives of the townsfolk. 


The students delivered commendable performances, with standout portrayals by Elizebeth Smith as Emily Webb and Aiden Tringali as George Gibbs. Emily’s Journey from a bright, optimistic girl to a young woman grappling with loss was particularly moving, highlighted by her monologue in Act III.



The plot was briefly about the everyday lives of townsfolk, two kids fall in love, we see this, and then eventually get married. Emily, the leading lady, dies of childbirth, and we see her relive a day from her past as she is dead. It shows us to cherish things we take for granted, and it gives us insight into how special the little things are. 


Overall, *Our Town* at Delone Catholic was a heartfelt production that encapsulated the beauty of life’s simple moments. This adaptation serves as a reminder that every moment, no matter how small, is worthy of appreciation. 

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