Student Entertainers Take The Mic for this Public Domain

Brought to you by the Samo Theater department, Public Domain will be taking place May 24-26. Public Domain can shortly be described as a talent show or creative showcase, however the people in Public Domain work as hard as possible to make sure the effect brought to the audience is much more than that. From poetry to dancing, singing to acting, Public Domain presents a variety of talent for the audience. Not only is this show special because of the students that perform in it, but everything is written and directed by Samo students. It is only a glimpse into the talented minds these students hold, creating a brilliant environment on stage that will capture the audience and have them on their feet.A new member to Public Domain this year is Aoife Schenz (’20). Like most others, she thought Public Domain would be a great experience to share her passion with the stage.“I have a lot of fun with Public Domain,” Schenz said. “Not only do I get to work on my act with people I enjoy being around, but I also get to see all the other talent that surrounds me, and it’s truly an amazing experience.” Something not commonly brought to the show being introduced this year is poetry. At this year’s poetry slam, directors from Public Domain came to witness the high-aptitude students share through their words. Captivating all directors, many students from the poetry slam were asked to be in public domain. Fortunately, a couple of them agreed to do so. “Poetry is such a rare, beautiful talent,” Abby Johnson (’20 ) said. “It’s sometimes hard to understand, but when written out and performed correctly, no one can help but feel the overwhelming emotion and power it brings. I’m very happy to have poetry this year because I feel that the audience will enjoy the darker, more serious side to the show.” Students involved in Public Domain have been working extremely hard to make sure everything is perfect. From long rehearsals, to meetings outside of school, students have been working non-stop to make sure their act is nothing but perfection.“It’s hard,” Amelia Mardesich (’20) said. “I don’t mind it though, I’m doing something I love with the people I enjoy most, so why complain? I can’t wait to present the show in front of audience because I am absolutely certain that it will be great.”