Octagon

Octagon is a story told through poetry. A group of young artists come together on their journey to the Octagon; the supreme spoken word poetry slam. In this journey of artistry and love, everyone is reminded of the importance of their voices and the power that can come from them.

Written by Kristiana Rae Colón
Directed by Kennedy Smith
Presented on Apr. 8-9, Drollinger Family Stage

Cast

Tremaine Hinds (Prism/Ensemble 1), Glen Wong (Chad/Ensemble 2), Edward Ainslie (Chimney/Ensemble 3), Chase Gray (Palace/Ensemble 4), Carolina Rohana (Jericho/Ensemble 5), William Su (Atticus), Joey Kula (Goodman/Mr. Asa), Mondara Granados Carreiro (The Watcher Named Pen, April 8), Ashley Hsu (The Watcher Named Pen, April 9)

Production Team

Director Kennedy Smith, Faculty Mentor Lawrence Lacey, Stage Manager Lauren Byrnes, Lighting and Sound Designer Rob Hillig, Prop Master John Burton, Photographers Myles Dement and Wengel Gemu

Thanks to Dean Bryant Keith Alexander, Katharine Noon, Lawrence Lacey, Trevor and Collin Smith, Sydney Smith, Gio, Rosie and Sammie.