Arts
Brandi Turgeon works on a monologue from “Thanksgiving in the Wilderness” by Kellie Powell. At some point in time, we’ve all liked someone a little bit more than they like us. Whether it’s a lover that we wish would become a significant other, or just an acquaintance that we’d like to be closer friends with. When you finally realize that those feelings aren't reciprocated, the rejection can be both infuriating and heartbreaking, and that's exactly what happens in "Thanksgiving in the Wilderness". Brandi uses every experience she can draw on to make that rejection real for her. From her awkward high school days, pining over the coolest boys who wouldn't give her the time of day, to dance and acting auditions, agonizing over missed opportunities. By connecting her emotions to her own painful memories, she shows us how she can create real anger and sadness, and truly empathize with her character.