Kicking off the new year right, the freshman-sophomore cast will perform “The Good Doctor” by Neil Simon. Inspired by Anton Chekhov, the play, composed of many smaller plays, follows an unnamed writer who suffers with writer’s block as he tells his audience of the stories he creates. “‘The Good Doctor’ is really not a topical play and fairly universal when it comes to things that we laugh at,” said Dr. David Klein, acting and drama teacher and sponsor of high school thespians.
When deciding the next play he would oversee, Dr. Klein chose “The Good Doctor” because of the situations its playwright puts his characters in. “Chekhov creates a situation where it is both funny and sad at the same time,” he said. “He really knows how to write a comedic play.”
After getting a better understanding of the play and how it affects his acting, freshman Roie Dahan believes that the play tries to convey lessons to its audience. “Lessons like being humble, cherishing your past, letting things go, and never forgetting a name are scattered throughout, and I think that’s what makes it such a lovable show,” said Dahan. “Neil Simon manges to interject small life lessons through the writer and that ability is what I love most about him.”
“I’m excited for the audience to come and watch our hard work while laughing and enjoying it with us as well,” said Dahan. “As an actor, there’s nothing I love more than making people laugh and brightening their day.
“The Good Doctor” premieres Feb. 11-15 in the studio theater. Tickets are free if you provide your student I.D.
