Our Class (2011) - Studio 180 Theatre: 2016/17 Season

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Our Class (2011)

The ensemble of <em>Our Class</em>. From left: front row, Ryan Hollyman and David Beazely; middle row, Michael Rubenfeld, Jessica Greenberg and Alex Poch-Goldin; back row, Jonathan Goad, Dylan Roberts, Kimwun Perehinec, Amy Rutherford and Mark McGrinder. Photo by John Karastamatis.

The ensemble of Our Class. From left: front row, Ryan Hollyman and David Beazely; middle row, Michael Rubenfeld, Jessica Greenberg and Alex Poch-Goldin; back row, Jonathan Goad, Dylan Roberts, Kimwun Perehinec, Amy Rutherford and Mark McGrinder. Photo by John Karastamatis.

Lesson 1: The classmates introduce themselves. Back row, from left: Mark McGrinder (Wladek), Ryan Hollyman (Rysiek), Jessica Greenberg (Rachelka), Amy Rutherford (Dora). Middle row: Alex Poch-Goldin (Menachem), Dylan Roberts (Heniek). Front row: Kimwun Perehinec (Zocha), Jonathan Goad (Zygmunt), David Beazely (Jakub Katz), Michael Rubenfeld (Abram). Photo by John Karastamatis.

Lesson 2: The classmates pretend to have a Jewish Wedding. In the circle: Ryan Hollyman (Rysiek) and Amy Rutherford (Dora). Photo by John Karastamatis.

Lesson 2: The classmates pretend to have a Jewish Wedding. Photo by John Karastamatis.

In rehearsal, the classmates pretend to have a Jewish Wedding (Director Joel Greenberg in foreground). Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

In rehearsal, the classmates play at Jewish Wedding. Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

In rehearsal, the classmates play at Jewish Wedding. Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

Lesson 3: The classmates recite “The Marshall’s Heart,” a poem by Marcin Wicha. Photo by John Karastamatis.

In rehearsal with Director Joel Greenberg, blocking “The Marshall’s Heart.” Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

Lesson 4: A classroom scene erupts into violence. From left, David Beazely (Jakub Katz, watching), Jonathan Goad (Zygmunt, with chair), Alex Poch-Goldin (Menachem, on floor), Mark McGrinder (Wladek) and Ryan Hollyman (Rysiek). Photo by John Karastamatis.

In rehearsal for Lesson 6, from left, Mark McGrinder (Wladek) and Jonathan Goad (Zygmunt). Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

In rehearsal for Lesson 7. David Beazely (Jakub Katz) under attack. Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

In rehearsal for Lesson 7. David Beazely (Jakub Katz) is in the foreground. Behind are Alex Poch-Goldin (Menachem), Dylan Roberts (Heniek) and Jonathan Goad (Zygmunt). Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

Lesson 8: Amy Rutherford as Dora, with Dylan Roberts (Heniek) and David Beazely (Jakub Katz) behind. Photo by John Karastamatis.

Lesson 10: In foreground, Jessica Greenberg as Rachelka – newly converted to Catholicism and renamed Marianna – describes her wedding. Behind, Dylan Roberts (Heniek), Kimwun Perehinec (Zocha), Ryan Hollyman (Rysiek), Jonathan Goad (Zygmunt) and Mark McGrinder (Wladek). Photo by John Karastamatis.

In rehearsal for Lesson 10: At the wedding celebration, Jonathan Goad (Zygmunt) and Kimwun Perehinec (Zocha) tango. Behind, Dylan Roberts (Heniek), David Beazely (Jakub Katz) and Mark McGrinder (Wladek) dancing with Jessica Greenberg (Rachelka/Marianna). Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

In rehearsal for Lesson 10. Ryan Hollyman (Rysiek) tangos with Amy Rutherford (Dora), with Director Joel Greenberg standing by. Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

In rehearsal for Lesson 10. Dylan Roberts as Heniek celebrates becoming a priest. Behind, David Beazely (Jakub Katz) and Amy Rutherford (Dora) watch. Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

Lesson 10: During the wedding celebration, Ryan Hollyman (Rysiek) tangos with Amy Rutherford (Dora). Behind, Dylan Roberts (Heniek, seated) and Jonathan Goad (Zygmunt) and Kimwun Perehinec (Zocha). Photo by John Karastamatis.

Lesson 14: The final moment of the play. From left, Jessica Greenberg, Mark McGrinder, Kimwun Perehinec, Jonathan Goad, David Beazely, Amy Rutherford, Ryan Hollyman, Alex Poch-Goldin, Dylan Roberts and Michael Rubenfeld. Photo by John Karastamatis.

In rehearsal, tackling one of the choral poems (at the end of Lesson 6). Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

In rehearsal, tackling one of the choral poems (Lesson 8). Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

In rehearsal. Ryan Hollyman (Rysiek) and Alex Poch-Goldin (Menachem) work with Director Joel Greenberg. Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

In rehearsal, reading through a lesson. From left, Kimwun Perehinec (Zocha), David Beazely (Jakub Katz), Jessica Greenberg (Rachelka/Marianna), Dylan Roberts (Heniek) and Jonathan Goad (Zygmunt). Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

Dance rehearsal. Movement coach Trevor Copp works with Jessica Greenberg, Amy Rutherford and Kimwun Perehinec. Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.

Dance rehearsal. The ensemble learns to tango, led by movement coach Trevor Copp. Photo by Stage Manager Robert Harding.