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Monkeying Around in “Words, Words, Words”
If three monkeys were locked in a room with typewriters, could they write “Hamlet?” That was the unique premise of the Middle School production of the comedic one act play, “Words, Words, Words” by David Ives. In the production, scientist Dr. Rosenbaum tests the infinite monkey theorem, exploring the notion that monkeys typing random keys for an infinite amount of time will eventually produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. The plays’ title references a line from “Hamlet.”
Featuring a small cast of only four actors, the play’s chimpanzees are named after the classic authors Kafka [Franz], Milton [John], and Swift [Jonathan]. Each one has a distinct persona: a dreamer, a realist, and a revolutionary. Throughout the show, they ponder why they are being tasked with the assignment and delve into the writing philosophies of their characters.
Playing the role of a monkey required some preparation on the actors’ parts. There wasn’t much time to practice, as rehearsals didn’t start until after spring break. Sofia Goldenstein ’23 who played the monkey Kafka noted, “I loved getting into character and pretending to be a monkey by eating lots of bananas and hunching my back a lot.”
Asked why he chose this play, Director Rami Raff responded, “because I like how it grapples with the creative process and for its wit ...It also gives a lot of fun material for the actors to play.”
The play was a great experience for those involved as the cast bonded together and Raff noted they “grew by leaps and bounds.”
“It was an amazing learning experience for me because I got closer to my cast and our amazing crew and it was a lot of fun,” shared Goldenstein.
“Working with students who are willing to embrace new and different material and watching them grow as a result is the best part of my job,” added Raff.
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