In The Women of Lockerbie, Rachael Stuckey (Sophomore) plays Madeline Livingston, a grieving mother who travels to Lockerbie searching for some reminded or item from her son. I had the opportunity to meet with Rachael and the director of the play, Emily Tritle and observe a character interview.
Emily: After reading the script, can you tell me something about Madeline?
Rachel: I think she is troubled and lost; she is in her own reality. I think she is consumed by her son, holding onto the fact that he may still be alive. How troubled she is-- that's intimidating. Where do I go so I don't cross the line? Figuring out levels of her instead of being completely demented, you know?
Emily: Madeline isn't really alive. She's not dead, obviously, but she isn't really there. …She was written really beautifully.
After discussing other aspects of Madeline, Emily stated that if she were able to be an actress in this show, she would love to play her. To better understand the character of Madeline, Emily suggests that Rachel does something that Madeline would – ideas include writing a poem or listening to a song.
When asked about one aspect 3of the show she is excited about, Rachel said it was the set design. The black box theatre will be transforming into the hills of Scotland!
In closing, I asked Emily about what theme or idea she takes away from this show and this is her answer: Death does not have to be hopeless.
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