by Candler Lowe, Campus Carrier Arts & Living Editor

The E. H. Young Theatre is currently undergoing construction, making it impossible for the Berry theatre department to use this space for any show during the 2016-17 school year. 

In order to combat this issue, the department will use the BOLD course as the stage for their upcoming production of  “Peter and the Starcatcher.” 

After the news that using their regular theatre would be impossible, the theatre staff looked at several places around campus, but encountered the same issues, like scheduling, seating and acoustics, again and again. 

The idea to have an outdoor theatre production was born out of “necessity and need,” according to assistant professor  of theatre Anna Filippo. 

The theater staff chose “Peter and the Starcatcher”  as the play with the best potential to be performed outside, making it Berry’s first in recent history outdoor play. 

“It’s not like it is an ideal circumstance,” Filippo said, but she also said that because “Peter” is using the BOLD course, it will be a good way to “incorporate, not ignore,” the environment that surrounds them.

Hammond, who is directing the play, said that even though “Peter and the Starcatcher” was not their first choice, she is excited to be working on the play even with the challenges that it may present. 

“It’s a different type of show than anything that has ever been done at Berry,” Hammond said. “It’s a really fun, magical show.” 

Even though it was not an ideal circumstance, Filippo thinks that the idea is proving to be a good opportunity for students. 

“Students who work on these outdoor productions this year will have a different kind of credit on their resume than most college students,” Filippo said. “It will be something original for them to do while they are still getting their training.” 

Despite challenges, senior Kyle Huey thinks that it will be a new experience for the students involved. Huey, who will play two roles in the play, thinks that it is a good chance to use the natural world as a setting. 

He is also looking forward to the chance to be a part of the play wherever it may take place. 

“It’s definitely been the funniest show I’ve done at Berry,” Huey said.  

Sophomore Bryce Wiseman, who will be playing a lost boy, said that the play will be different with a new energy, but that it is a nice, new atmosphere for the audience. 

The play will run on Sept. 28 through Oct. 2. “productions because this play will have no matinee showings.