Norwich Free Academy Playshop Presents: 'Anatomy Of Gray'

NORWICH, CT - From Norwich Free Academy: NFA’s fall drama production of Anatomy of Gray by Jim Leonard premieres 7:00 Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17. Set in 1800’s Indiana, it has been described as a “children’s story for adults.”

When June’s father dies, she prays for a healer to come to the small town of Gray, so that no one will ever suffer again; the next thing she knows, there’s a tornado, and a man in a balloon blows into town claiming to be a doctor. At first, the new doctor cures anything and everything, but soon the town’s preacher takes ill with a mysterious plague. And then the plague begins to spread.

The drama unfolds as the play goes on, with moments of comedic relief. Students have been preparing for the fall production since the beginning of the school year. Auditions were held back on September 18.

The play is a little unexpected for a high school performance, but it shows the strengths of NFA’s program and the skills of the students.

“I’m proud of the work the cast and crew has been doing thus far and think this will be something special,” said Phil Trostler, teacher and director. “(It’s a) different type of play, but great script, very interesting story and characters.”

Playshop presents: Anatomy of Gray - 7 p.m., Fri., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 17, Slater Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for Students with ID, seniors, and children.

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