The Velveteen Rabbit

Arabhis Nicholson 

Writer 

Broncos, what better way to spend a Friday night than in the theatre amongst a troupe of theatrical raw talent? The theatre itself is always filled with passionate voices echoing down its halls. From the moment you walk in you are greeted by the colorful and lively personalities of aspiring actors and actresses.

This semester is especially significant to students in Theater Department because they are running their own shows, getting hands-on experience in their field of specialty, and further enhancing and solidifying their skills as actors, set designers, costume coordinators, make-up artists and more.

The Department of Performing and Fine Arts gave two amazing performances showcasing their talents. The first show to make its debut was The Velveteen Rabbit adapted by Elise Kauzlaric and based on the story by Margery Williams.

A whimsical children’s story based on a young boy named Timothy who struggles to win over his stern grandmother with the velveteen rabbit as a companion. Timothy wishes to spend the holiday with his father while the rabbit’s only wish is to become real. Both the boy and the rabbit must learn to become courageous and work with the cards that life has dealt them, while together gaining a close friendship and life-long bond. This was not an ordinary tale of the bond between two friends; it was a delightful children’s story full of toys that come to life, enchanting its younger audience, and the eager and imaginative child within us all!

Shining light on the cast and crew members for The Velveteen Rabbit, here are your fellow Broncos, as brilliant theatre majors on the rise. The two student directors were Bridneyona Arrington, and Christine Orozco, the stage manager was Giovanni Solórzano, and the assistant stage manager Victoria Utley. The scene designers were Robert Johnson and Anthony Wright, the lighting designers were Bridneyona Arrington and Jarred Harris, the properties master was Aaron Summers, and sound technician, Calvin McDougal. Anthony Velazquez was the lighting technician and crew members for the show were students of the production practicum.

As for the cast, Traycie Kuhn played the Velveteen Rabbit, Anthony Wright played Model Boat, Wanda Offer was the Skin Horse, Akang Udofia played the Boy, Robert Johnson was Timothy, the Real Rabbits were Nicole Lewis and Alease Timbers, the Uncle was played by D’Andre Allen, and for the role of Nana we had Christina Jones. All of these hardworking students of the theatre contributed to bringing this show to the stage at Fayetteville State University.