They are being recognized for their work on Lovers, Liars, and Clowns, an original musical revue staged in October at the Cave Theatre, a lab theatre often used for experimental productions.

What made this production so unique was that the students weaved several songs by the renowned composer/lyricist Steven Sondheim together to create a new, original story.

The musical began with no script, music or story. At the first rehearsal, Kaitlin and Ethan gave the four cast members a CD, asking them to choose songs that inspired them to create a character. They then wrote the dialogue, selected the music and set the choreography together, creating a truly original project.

Ethan Mathias
Major: Theatre studies
Minor: Political science
Hometown: Fishers, IN
Role in Project: Musical director and accompaniment
Aspiration: Pursue a transition to teaching certification after graduation and then teach theater, government, and history at a high school.