CLP 08 Day 23 Sunday June 22

College Leaders Program Class of 2008
Day 23—Sunday, June 22, 2008
Reported by Sarah Drabkin of Old Dominion University

     Today was a FUN day at Sorensen.  Not that every other day isn't fun at Sorensen, but today we were spared from classroom discussions or speakers so we could rest up for our trip to Richmond and Hampton Roads on Monday and Tuesday.  We were scheduled to go on a tubing trip down the James River.  However, we were unable to go on the trip because the weather forecast predicted a high likelihood of thunder storms.  Instead we headed to Staunton, VA—birthplace of president Woodrow Wilson—to see a Shakespearean play at the Blakfriars Playhouse.
     After eating our Quiznos sandwiches on the bus we arrived at the playhouse.  Our class then spread out in the theatre, a recreation of Shakespeare's indoor playhouse, sitting on the stage and in different rows across the theatre.  The two hour play was called, "Measure for Measure."  First we were entertained by the actors singing a variety of pop songs as we got seated and purchased candy and soda. Then two scantily clad actors came out on stage to introduce themselves and the production, stating that the Blakfriar is the place where "We do it with the lights on!"  During the play many of my Sorensen classmates were pulled on stage to play different roles.
     After the play we got back on the bus and headed back to Charlottesville where we had barbecue for dinner.  Then a bunch of people went to play football, some played tennis and some went to sleep.  The rest of the night people hung out watching movies and packing for our big trip!

—Sarah Drabkin, Springfield
    Old Dominion University Class of 2009
    College Leaders Program Class of 2008