Hook Ups and Hang Ups

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Photography by Coralline Breuer

 

Hook-ups and Hang-ups:
College Students Speak Out.

Conceived and created by:
Liz Stanton, Bethany Urban, Christa Ray and the Student Ensemble at Denison University during Giving Voice Productions’ five week residency at the university.

Directed by:
Liz Stanton and Bethany Jean Urban.

Performed by:
Aleksandra Panovska, Ammon Hollister, Carly Baird, Christa Nannos, Jessica Blaise, Kaitlyn Grissom, Kristine Aman, Sydney Camel, Sam Kaiser

Photo Credit: Coralline Breuer

Hook-ups and Hang-ups – At Denison University the student ensemble generated the raw material for Hook-Ups and Hang-Ups: College Students Speak Out. This play focused primarily on the college experience by examining the social culture of Denison. Student interviews, research and personal writing revealed the relevant themes of self-esteem, identity, race relations, partying, hook-ups, and sexuality, which were then dramatized with respect and humor.

This project would not have been possible without generous funding and support from:

Comments from our student cast at Denison University:

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I never knew I could be so creative. When we were limited to making moments simply with architecture, lights, sounds, or costumes/props, it really forced me to think outside the box and find ways to make theatre without any dialog.”

I feel like I’m more comfortable talking about issues and topics that make people squirm. And I’m really glad for that, because those are exactly the kinds of things that need to be discussed. My experience was one of the most rewarding and liberating decisions of my time in college”

~Aleks Panovska

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I really enjoy the vocal work. I’ve always considered myself a quiet person, but I’m realizing that I am capable of filling a room with my voice, and I’m excited to do more with that.”

~Kristine Aman

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This process has allowed me to see many issues that I had not thought about. I have loved being able to address these issues in a creative and theatrical manner. I also want to take the emotional strength/stability that I gained here and carry it with me throughout my life.”

~Ammon Hollister

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Every one of the workshops was exhilarating and eye-opening. It helps me to realize my creative capabilities, and expands my idea of what is theatrically possible. I have ended up creating things I would have never attempted to do otherwise.”

~Kristine Aman

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This was an amazing experience and I would never trade it for anything.”

~Carly Baird

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