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Oswego Theater Department Presents “Dead Man’s Cell Phone”
On November 20th, on a Wednesday, Oswego Theatre Department premieres their play “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” originally written by Sara Ruhl.
This play, written in the early 2000s, focuses on the significance of human interaction and how technology plays a huge part in our daily lifestyle.
Based on the playwright’s personal life, important topics such as mortality, interactions, relationships, technology, and more are all present in the show.
With a small cast, in a total of 8 cast members and all in different years, they are putting on a absurdus play, which will put the topics in more of a comedic, interactive and exciting concept.
Ahmanee Simmons, Director of the play and senior tells her experience directing and the significance of the play. “Dead Man’s Cell Phone was definitely to highlight the human connection and the way we have kind of, sort of, lost that…And with the use of cell phones and technology, I kind of wanted to highlight that. But I also wanted to highlight the false perception of life that we get through social media and stuff like that. ” She said. “We have moved from that paper culture kind of society before and now, to this very digital, more efficient way to live our lives, and I think now it is about finding the balance between the two. Right now, everything is more digital, which is good as this does help us be more efficient as individuals in work, school, or social life, but there is also that boundary where we let it control our lives. This is also something that we address in Dead Man’s Cell Phone.” She also said.
Giovanni Rodriguez, the assistant director of the play also commented about the production. “Working with the cast has been great. I enjoy working with my director, Ahmanee Simmons. With the play itself, I believe the moral of the story is that we are all disconnected in our own ways and a simple ‘hello’ or ‘how are you’ can connect the most unlikely people in an instant. This is really about disconnection and what we don’t do due to technology. [In this play], I believe is going to open people’s eyes ” He said.
“You should come see it!!”-Ahmanee Simmons
The play will take place in Tyler Hall’s Lab Theatre and will extend from November 20th to November 23rd.
To purchase the ticket online, you may visit https://oswego.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx
For more theatre plays, you may visit https://www.oswego.edu/theatre/theatre-0
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Rental Permit Fee Hike Approved
In a Common Council meeting, Mayor Billy Barlow’s proposal to increase the rental permit fee was approved; after a 5-1- 1 voting result.
Mayor Billy Barlow says the proposal will make the “landlords accountable and pressure them into maintaining their property and treating their tenants fairly.”
According to the proposal, the new fee is $150 dollars for a three year period, which is five times more expense than the current $30 fee. This new fee will become effective as of October 1st.
The last time the fee was increased was back in August 22nd, 2005.
The Mayor says they will be adding a new code enforcer next year; saying that with all of the new expenses and upgrades in the code enforcement department; he believes that it will improve the department and the inspection process.
Some property owners in Oswego have spoken out against the new proposal, saying it would have made more sense if the penalties for landlords that were in violation of the city code; were increased.
Mayor Barlow says there will be more amendments added to the city charter regarding code enforcement. He says this proposal is only the beginning of his campaign to crack down against negligent landlords.
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Emerson and Connors Lead Lakers
By Amanda Zumpano
The Lakers found themselves in six extra man opportunities against Alfred on Tuesday utilizing three of them to go on and win 11-7. Bobby Emerson and Robbie Connors had six goals apiece while Kevin O’Donnell had six saves. Tim Schof and Tyler Nason each had three assists. Teddy Phillips helped the Lakers by forcing Alfred to turn the ball over four times. Oswego will play again on Saturday at one when they host Keuka.
