“The History of Tom Jones”, a two-act comedy, was presented by the theater department and ran Oct. 28-30 in the Brady Auditorium.
In this play, we follow the play’s namesake, Tom Jones. Tom (played by Riley Patterson) is the illegitimate ward of Squire Allworthy (Jonathan Thompson), who is in love with his beautiful neighbor Sophia (Jade Rucker), betrothed to Blifil (Parker Veltman), Allworthy’s sniveling heir. Since Tom is seduced by most women and nearly murdered by all of the men, it’s not a surprise to find him in the gallows at the end of this fast-paced comedy.
“The History of Tom Jones” was the most dramatic play I’ve seen. The fight scenes were fantastic and the actors really convinced the audience that there was a building or structure when there was nothing on stage. The storyline was full of twists and turns. It made me gasp many times. The actors made the audience not want to look away for a second because they’re afraid they might miss something.
The twist of Molly (Carmen Mihleder) being pregnant was a jaw-dropping scene. We then are shocked to find out she wasn’t just sleeping with Tom.
Tom falls in love with Sophia. After they share their first kiss, they have pulled apart because Sophia’s aunt thinks she’s in love with Blifil.
I believe this play was a fantastic display of what the fine arts department can do.
The musical they’re going to have during January will probably be even more spectacular with musical numbers and a much larger cast. They will probably put on more amazing performances from here on out. I advise that you go to check out “Bye Bye Birdie” when it runs in January. The auditions for the show are being held Monday, Nov. 8, 4:30-6:30 on the second floor of the PAC building.
“The History of Tom Jones” Cast List in Order of Appearance
Fielding: Noah Hernandez
Servants: Griffin Candland, Jay Jones, Kamilla Diaz, Laney Schwartz, Luis Delatorre, Maya Fragozo, Sofia Marrufo, and Ximena Nunez
Bridget: Alyssa Lewis
Wilkens: Arwen Loxsom
Allworthy: Jonathan Thompson
Jenny: Hannah Plummer-Ballew
Partridge: Noah Hernandez
Square: Brandon Joseph
Thwackum: Xander Robinson
Tom Jones: Riley Patterson
Blifil: Parker Veltman
Molly: Carmen Mihleder
Western: Eliel Muniz
Sophia: Jade Rucker
Honour: Jocelynn Shae
Doctor: Elijah Deltoro
Judge Dowling: Logan Zimmerman
Ms. Western: Teagan Leader
Highwayman: Elijah Deltoro
Harriet: Amalie Gudbrand
Fitzpatrick: Damien Edwards
Innkeeper: Luis Delatorre
Innkeeper’s Wife: Mya Barrera
Bellaston: Rachel Moore
Bellaston’s Maid: Sabrina Suarez
Hangman: Johnmaxx Martinez
