Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night"
    “All the world’s a stage”, according to the Mount Michael Masquers. They showed this on March 4 and 5 when they performed Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”. This play was special for Mt. Michael seniors Mike Gibilisco and Zach Lage as it was their last performance here at Mt. Michael. Gibilisco, acting veteran, has been in eleven productions at Mt. Michael. Lage has also delighted audiences in seven Mt. Michael productions. These two seniors each gave a farewell speech to the fans that have supported them throughout their drama careers here. When asked to comment on his overall Mt. Michael drama experience Lage said, “It has taught me a lot about who I am and who I want to be.”

     The play was held on the nights of Saturday March 4, and Sunday March 5, both at 7:00. “Twelfth Night” is one of Shakespeare’s more confusing creations. It is about identical twins, one male, Sebastian, and one female, Viola. They are tragically involved in a shipwreck and separated to different lands. Each thinks the other is dead. Viola dresses up as her twin brother so she can find work with the Duke of Illyria, Orsino. His only job for her is to woo Olivia, niece of Sir Toby Belch. Viola falls madly in love with Orsino and his deep understanding of love. However Olivia falls in love with Viola as a man. Meanwhile Sebastian falls in love with Olivia and everyone realizes that the two are twins.

Sophomore Sam Lathrop who played Antonio said, “Being in a play is a great experience, and I look forward to being in more Mt. Michael performances.” Lathrop was accompanied by fellow sophomores Derek Stieren, Orsino, and Ryan Skahan, Sir Toby Belch. There were also many talented freshmen who participated in the play. About the future of Mt. Michael drama, Mark Robinson said, “Although we are sending off some of our more experienced talent into the real world, we feel confident in our prospects for the future.”
- Article by Ben Larsen and Photos by Chad Park