The Lawrentian

Issue date: 4/21/06 Section: Opinions & Editorials

I am ashamed and insulted at the lack of professionalism the author of this editorial showed in composing this diatribe. The theater arts department is not an exclusive club. It has its own priorities to the students of the department; these priorities are no different from those in other campus departments. Would I, as a theater major, write a diatribe railing the biology department because I was turned down to participate in a research project? No. This argument is baseless and not founded on facts. If you want the real story about the theater arts department, ask a theater arts major, which obviously this author didn't. This editorial has obviously been written by someone who is either ignorant of the logistics of the theater, or has a sour taste in his or her mouth from their not being cast in a show.
On a side note, there was an article by Anne Aaker concerning the AMTC where it was stated that the leaders of AMTC noticed that "there were no playwriting or directing classes."
This is a bald-faced lie. THAR 527, Intro to Play Directing, is taught every year. I am currently enrolled in the class as proof. Last year, Professor Emeritus Fred Gaines, a former LU theater professor, was enlisted to head up a playwriting seminar last winter. This seminar concluded in a play festival that performed the seminar's works. I acted in that festival. So, Ms. Aaker, I expect you to recant your erroneous statement, because there is no excuse for this absurdity. I am insulted by your lack of adequate research and erroneous information. For shame, for shame on you and *****The Lawrentian*****.

Sincerely,
Matthew Fager
Theater Arts (Performance) Major, '07

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