It’s time for a Walther Winter tradition…the annual Reader’s Theatre. “Completely Mything the Point: everything you always wanted to know about Greek Mythology but didn’t care enough to ask” may or may not bust any ancient myths, but it will probably have you “busting a gut” with laughter. This edition of News & Notes offers a special behind the scenes peek at this year’s work in progress via a special Q & A with student director Cassie Slechta, senior, of Berwyn. The interview was conducted by fellow cast member, Antoinette (Toni) Mitchell, junior, from Chicago.

Q: How do you think Reader’s Theatre is going to be this year?
A: When is Mr. Pederson coming back from Vermont? *
[the above was said in a slightly strained voice and accompanied by a vaguely wild look in the eye] It will be a good time. It’s always a good time.

Q: What is your favorite scene?
A: I don’t really have a favorite scene. They are all fun to watch.

Q: Is this Reader’s Theatre funnier than last year’s?
A: As Mr. Pederson says, “The humor comes from the reading.” Based on rehearsal so far, this script will follow the precedent set by previous years.

Q: What character are you?
A: I play Psyche, a beautiful mortal who steals Cupid’s Heart.

Q: Is she a fun character to play?
A: Very much so.

Q: Who plays Cupid?
A: Dane Soderquist (freshman, from Chicago).

Q: Do you guys make a fanny duo?
A: Ha, ha! I would like to think so but that would be for the viewers to decide.

Q: Will Zeus make an appearance?
A: It’s not Greek Mythology without Zeus.

Q: Does Zeus follow the stereotypical role he plays in mythology?
A: The girls, the vengeance, the thunderbolt, the works…only with slightly more humor.

Q: Any last words?
A: Hopefully, after the performance, you will no longer be “mything the point.”

* Mr. Andrew Pederson (aka Reader’s Theatre faculty director) is finishing a second Masters degree course and will have returned by press time.