Almonte & District High School's original production of Shattered: Time in Pieces offers a delightful blend of humor, eccentric characters, and improbable situations. The play, written by students Cole Stevenson, Ella Wattie, Lilah Mann-Dobry, and Maggie Boughner, follows a dysfunctional group of museum workers who discover a broken pot capable of time travel. Their quest to reassemble the pot sends them on a journey through history and mythology, from the Stone Age to the Renaissance.
Standout Performances
Jade Lodge portrayed the arrogant Julian with animated facial expressions and exaggerated physicality, creating an amusing and melodramatic character. Lodge's chemistry with the other museum workers added to the entertainment. Lilah Mann-Dobry played Cormac, Julian's teammate and frenemy, with natural inflection, stable body language, and fluid hand movements. Mann-Dobry's level-headed delivery and precise articulation highlighted the Oxford graduate's know-it-all nature.
Cole Stevenson took on multiple roles, including the playful Dionysus, confident Hercules, and erratic Leonardo Da Vinci. Stevenson gave each character a unique identity through distinct voices and mannerisms, demonstrating skillful comedic timing and physicality. Maggie Boughner also played several characters, such as Athena, J, and Queen Maeb, using impressive voicework to modify inflection and tone for each role.
Costume Design
Approximately 70 individual costume pieces were crocheted, knitted, sewed, and sourced by Maggie Boughner, Lilah Mann-Dobry, Ella Wattie, and Jade Lodge. These pieces spanned eight different time periods and locations, exhibiting a broad spectrum of colors, styles, and techniques. The detailed costumes helped differentiate the 42 characters, creating a unique identity for each that matched their personality and era.
The production was directed by Prof. Weston and featured a creative team that brought the imaginative story to life. Shattered: Time in Pieces is a testament to the talent and dedication of Almonte & District High School's students, offering a lighthearted and entertaining experience for audiences.
