“Kodachrome” follows Suzanne, the dead photographer played by middle-education major, Elle Johnson, who tells the story of everyone else around her because she is afraid to let go of the loved ones of her life. The only one who can see her is the gravedigger, played by senior theatre major Justin McCarthy, who urges Suzanne to let go.
The director, Annie Calhoun, professor of acting, improvisation and performance, mentioned, “Our narrator walks us through love in different ages, stages, and forms.” The story of “Kodachrome” yearns for the audience to tell the people they love that they love them, even with the fear of rejection.
For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, “Kodachrome” reminds them that it is crucial and okay for one to move on with their life and find new love even after loss. People who have lost their partner in life can resonate with this story and feel comforted that they are not alone.
This play is honest and shows that most situations do not have a happy ending. But it does reveal that even waiting two decades can be enough for two souls to find their way back to each other.
The sets were quite simple, yet beautiful, and used interchangeably with the different scenes. However, the tape markers on the stage floor to indicate where each piece of the set is supposed to go were extremely visible to the audience.
At times the background sounds were very loud during the show on Feb. 22, and it became difficult to hear and understand the actors. The crew, however, reacted quickly when the sounds were disruptive for a few seconds and they were sure to change the volume before it became an intense issue.
The cast and crew put on a wonderful show that encompasses the way that all people should live their lives: authentically and honestly by telling those we love that we love them.
Photo Credits: Vanja Bogdanovic
