Directed by:
Mr. M. Burnham & Mrs. N. Gabriele
Directed by:
Mr. M. Burnham & Mrs. N. Gabriele
Jean-Paul Sartre
, (1905-1980) born in Paris in
1905, studied at the École Normale Supérieure
from 1924 to 1929 and became Professor of
Philosophy at Le Havre in 1931. With the help
of a stipend from the Institut Français he studied in Berlin (1932) the philosophies of Edmund Husserl and Martin Heidegger. After further teaching at Le Havre, and then in Laon, he
taught at the Lycée Pasteur in Paris from 1937
to 1939. Since the end of the Second World War, Sartre has been
living as an independent writer.
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born in Dublin on 16
October 1854. His father was a successful surgeon and his
mother a writer and literary hostess. Wilde was educated at
Trinity College, Dublin and Magdalen College, Oxford. While
at Oxford, Wilde became involved in the aesthetic movement. After he graduated, he moved to London to pursue a
literary career.
Wilde was an Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright,
poet and critic, and a celebrity in late 19th
century London.
1854-1900
Sartre is one of those writers for whom a determined philosophical position is the centre of their artistic being. Although drawn
from many sources, for example, Husserl's idea of a free, fully
intentional consciousness and Heidegger's existentialism, the
existentialism Sartre formulated and popularized is profoundly
original. Its popularity and that of its author reached a climax in
the forties, and Sartre's theoretical writings as well as his novels
and plays constitute one of the main inspirational sources of
modern literature. In his philosophical view atheism is taken for
granted; the "loss of God" is not mourned. Man is condemned to
freedom, a freedom from all authority, which he may seek to
evade, distort, and deny but which he will have to face if he is to
become a moral being. The meaning of man's life is not established before his existence. Once the terrible freedom is
acknowledged, man has to make this meaning himself, has to
commit himself to a role in this world, has to commit his freedom. And this attempt to make oneself is futile without the
"solidarity" of others.
Biography
The conclusions a writer must draw from this position were set
forth in "Qu'est-ce que la littérature?" (What Is Literature?), 1948:
literature is no longer an activity for itself, nor primarily descriptive of characters and situations, but is concerned with human
freedom and its (and the author's) commitment. Literature is
committed; artistic creation is a moral activity.
While the publication of his early, largely psychological studies,
L'Imagination (1936), Esquisse d'une théorie des émotions
(Outline of a Theory of the Emotions), 1939, and L'Imaginaire:
psychologie phénoménologique de l'imagination (The Psychology
of Imagination), 1940, remained relatively unnoticed, Sartre's
first novel, La Nausée (Nausea), 1938, and the collection of stories Le Mur (The Wall and other Stories), 1938, brought him immediate recognition and success. They dramatically express Sartre's early existentialist themes of alienation and commitment,
and of salvation through art.
His central philosophical work, L'Etre et le néant (Being and
Nothingness), 1943, is a massive structuralization of his concept of being, from which much of modern existentialism derives. The existentialist humanism which Sartre propagates in
his popular essay L'Existentialisme est un humanisme
(Existentialism is a Humanism), 1946, can be glimpsed in the series of novels, Les Chemins de la Liberté (The Roads to Freedom), 1945-49.
Sartre is perhaps best known as a playwright. In Les Mouches
(The Flies), 1943, the young killer's committed freedom is pitted
against the powerless Jupiter, while in Huis Clos (No Exit), 1947,
hell emerges as the togetherness of people.
Biography: http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/1964/sartre-bio.html
Drama and tragedy marred Wilde's private life. He married
Constance Lloyd in 1884 and they had two sons, but in 1891
Wilde began an affair with Lord Alfred Douglas, nicknamed
'Bosie'. In April 1895, Wilde sued Bosie's father, the Marquis
of Queensberry, for libel, after the Marquis has accused him
of being homosexual. Wilde lost and, after details of his private life were revealed during the trial, was arrested and
tried for gross indecency. He was sentenced to two years of
hard labour. While in prison he composed a long letter to
Douglas, posthumously published under the title 'De Profundis' . His wife took their children to Switzerland and adopted
the name 'Holland'. Wilde was released with his health irrevocably damaged and his reputation ruined. He spent the rest
of his life in Europe, publishing 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol'
in 1898. He died in Paris on 30 November 1900.
His output was diverse. A first volume of his poetry was published in 1881 but as well as composing verse, he contributed to publications such as the 'Pall Mall Gazette', wrote fairy
stories and published a novel 'The Picture of Dorian
Gray' (1891). His greatest talent was for writing plays, and he
produced a string of extremely popular comedies including
'Lady Windermere's Fan' (1892), 'An Ideal Husband (1895)'
and 'The Importance of Being Earnest' (1895). 'Salomé' was
performed in Paris in 1896.
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The Cast
Nicole Smieja
Michael DiLella
Lane (Manservant)
Erin Crook &
Stacey Bondareva
Merrimen (Maids)
Michael Brijeski
Rev. Canon Chasuble
Andrew Raya
Algernon Moncrieff
Jose Bordas
John Worthing
Kendall Holness
Lady Bracknell
Inez
Kristina Vukelic
Caroline Marful
Gwendolen Fairfax
Estelle
Sarah Aranha
Michael DiLella
Cecily Cardew
Garcin
Daniella Biscardi
Linden Lirette
Miss Prism (Governess)
Valet
The Cast
Stage Crew
Directors
Mr. M. Burnham
Mrs. N. Gabriele
Costume Designer
Mrs. J. Gomes
Stage/Prop Manager
Mr. J. Eagles
Construction
Mr. M. Borrelli
Mr. M. Burnham
Mr. J. Eagles
Mr. S. Gomes
Mr. C. Hamilton
Aimee Hu
Marissa Myers
Michelle Philip
Reine Tejares
Ms. D. Spinjaca
Mr. J. Vitorino
Programme Design
Programme Front Cover Artwork
Mr. J. Eagles
Reine Tejares
Audio Crew
Jason Francone
Rohan Sanzgiri
Ryan Scanlan-Hoven
Make-Up
Nancy Jona
Mrs. J. Gomes
Ms. M. Gomes
A special thanks to the Gonzaga Prefects as our
Theatre Ushers for this week’s performances. We
would also like to thank JAG for being our
intermission concession providers.
Nancy Jona
Mrs. J. Gomes
Ms. M. Gomes
Make-Up
A special thanks to the Gonzaga Prefects as our
Theatre Ushers for this week’s performances. We
would also like to thank JAG for being our
intermission concession providers.
Jason Francone
Rohan Sanzgiri
Ryan Scanlan-Hoven
Audio Crew
Mr. J. Eagles
Reine Tejares
Programme Design
Programme Front Cover Artwork
Mr. M. Borrelli
Mr. M. Burnham
Mr. J. Eagles
Mr. S. Gomes
Mr. C. Hamilton
Aimee Hu
Marissa Myers
Michelle Philip
Reine Tejares
Ms. D. Spinjaca
Mr. J. Vitorino
Construction
Mr. J. Eagles
Stage/Prop Manager
Mrs. J. Gomes
Costume Designer
Mr. M. Burnham
Mrs. N. Gabriele
Directors
Stage Crew
I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to play the role of Lady Bracknell
during my second show with Gonzaga Players. It has been
an enormous amount of fun playing such an insufferable
character and acting mean! I have learned so much
throughout the last few months; it has been a truly
remarkable experience getting to know this wonderful cast
and creating so many memories with them. I would like to
thank Mr. Burnham, Mrs. Gabriele, Mr. Eagles and
Mrs. Gomes for the many hours they spent giving us
directions, making our costumes and bringing this show to
life. I hope you all enjoy the show as much as we do
performing it.
As I am in grade 9, this is my first opportunity to work with
the Gonzaga Players and being a part of a play. I have had a
lot of fun growing as an actress and this experience has
allowed me to get to know the amazing cast and all the
teachers involved in the production. I have learned so much
and I am so thankful to have been part of this production. It
is an experience I will never forget! Thank you to
Mr. Burnham and Mrs. Gabriele for all of your hard work and
dedication.
This is my second time as a Gonzaga Players, and I have enjoyed being able to
grow as an actor and work with these amazing students. We have all become
great friends, and they have made this year and experience
so enjoyable. I have learned a lot from my fellow cast
members, and they have helped me improve as an actress.
I would like to thank Mr. Burnham, Ms. Gabriele,
Ms. Gomes, and Mr. Eagles; without them this play would
have not been possible. Their guidance and advice will
stay with us for years to come!
Being a member of the Gonzaga Players
in my final year of high school will be
one of the greatest memories of this
journey. Without the dedication of Ms. Gomes, Mr. Eagles
and the entire crew, I know this production would not have
been possible! The stage feels like my home and I am honoured to share it with such talented actors. I would like to
recognize Mr. Burnham and Ms. Gabriele, for their countless
acting and life lessons. Thank you for all of your effort and
helping me make this year so unforgettable.
I learned a lot throughout my
experience with Gonzaga players. It
has been a great and fun
experience playing the character of Joseph Garcin. A great
thanks is due to my fellow cast members, we have grown
together as great friends and have learned a lot from each
other. I also want to thank all the teachers that were
involved in the production of this play, without their advice
we would be nowhere. I know that being involved with the
Gonzaga Players this year will be a high school memory I will
never forget.
Being a member of Gonzaga Players
this year has been a huge honor.
With this being my first year, I have
learned a lot that I know that I will use
in the future. The memories that have been made this year
are simply said … priceless! I hope the audience enjoys this
year’s production. I would especially like to thank
Mr. Burnham and Mrs. Gabriele for their advice, Ms. Gomes
for our fantastic costumes and to our families and friends
for all of their support.
Working on
has been a
great experience and I’d like to
thank all the teachers who helped
put this production together and for their advice throughout
the year. The Gonzaga Players has given me the opportunity
to be part of something that I am so passionate about. As a
member of this talented group of actors, it really has made
my time at Gonzaga so memorable and has enhanced my
education. I like to thank my fellow cast members, family,
and friends for all of your encouragement and support.
My experience as a Gonzaga Player has been wonderful. Throughout this year
we have all grown as a cast and had a lot of fun during the
process. This is my second time being involved with the
Gonzaga Players and it was just as great as my first time.
These past six months have helped me grow as an actor,
with this new role I had as Chasuble. I had a great time
working with a very dedicated cast, and a special thank you
to Mr. Burnham, Mrs. Gabriele, Mrs. Gomes and Mr. Eagles
who made this show possible.
I have never had as much fun in my whole life as being a part of the Gonzaga Players. It
was an experience I know that I will remember for the rest of my life.
Not only have I obtained a further understanding of acting, but I have
also learned how important and necessary teamwork is in achieving
success. I’d like to especially thank my parents and sister who
encouraged me to audition, and to Mr. Burnham and Mrs. Gabriele
whose guidance has helped us all to make. I have made friends,
learned, and above all…had fun. These are three things that are
crucial to making anything worthwhile. Thank you so much, and
please enjoy the show.
Gonzaga Players has got to be one of the best choices I have made by far throughout my entire time of high
school. At first, drama never really stood out to me and I was always a little scared to perform in front of an
audience. But luckily one of best and closest friends, convinced me to take drama in grade 10 and ever since
it has become a huge part of my life. I would never have imagined that I was going to be a member of an
actual production and more so have been given such an important role. I know that all
the hard work that our entire cast has put into has paid off and I hope that what we
show can really show what we have to offer in terms of acting. Quite honestly, I have
grown so much closer with each and every one of my fellow cast members this year
and the friendships I have made and developed over the last few months I will
remember for the rest of my life. As this is my first year in Gonzaga Players, I really
hope all the work and effort will translate into great performances on the stage. I
want to thank the teachers that have made all this possible, our fantastic
directors - Mr. Burnham, Mrs. Gabriele, and Mr. Eagles for all of their moral support
and guidance we needed during rehearsals. Special thanks to Mrs. Gomes for putting together our amazing costumes. It is truly an honour to be in this year’s play
and will be something that I never forget it. Thank you and now enjoy the show!
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Real World: Gone’Zaga
2009-2010
2009-2010
It’s not a rash...I’m a Zombie!
2010-2011
Well I'll be Gotterdammerunged...
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2011-2012
This was my first time being part of Gonzaga Players and it has been such an
enjoyable experience. I’ve never been in a play before, so every aspect was so
new. I cannot even express how amazing experience this opportunity was and having the chance to get to know the entire cast
is something that I will always remember! I feel like the cast has
grown so close and we have all became like family! I want to
thank Mr. Burnham, Mr. Eagles, Ms. Gabriele, and Ms. Gomes
and everyone else who was involved in the production of The
Importance of Being Earnest and giving us the chance of being
part of the Gonzaga Players. If it weren’t for their guidance and
time, this play wouldn’t be what it is!
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This is my 2nd year as a Gonzaga Player. I didn't think it was
possible to top the experience I had last year performing
Thornton Wilder's "Our Town", but somehow, we did! This
amazing experience, however, would not have been possible
without the direction and guidance of Mr. Burnham and Mrs.
Gabriele, who helped us bring this play to life. I would also
like to thank Mr. Eagles for his charisma and support,
Mrs. Gomes, for creating these beautiful costumes, and of
course, my fellow Gonzaga Players for making this year so
incredible! Although rehearsals were tough at times, I know that our hard work
has been worth it. We hope you enjoy the show!
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Bloody Reunion
Halloween Havoc
Death at Dark Lake
Death Metal Mayhem
Being in this year’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest has been a wonderful opportunity for me to do what I love
as well as become better at it. I'm grateful for the people I've
met, and I thank them for being such a fantastic cast to work
with. I'd also like to thank Mr. Burnham, Mrs. Gabriele, Mrs.
Gomes, and Mr. Eagles for all of the effort they've have put into
this production and making this such a memorable experience.
Enjoy the show.
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