The WSC  theatre department is putting on a play during the week of October 5- 7 at 7 p.m and October 8 at 2 p.m. titled “Everybody,”  asking the audience about the biggest questions about life.  

“Everybody,” is written by Brandon Jacobs Jenkins and the play is based on an old play called “Everyman,” that was written by an unknown author. WSC students and faculty get free admission while the general public admission will be $5. The Director is Mollie Young, a speech and communication faculty member at Wayne State College. ‘The play, “Everybody,” examines the last moments of life what humans go through in those last moments. The play also questions the existence of an afterlife, how humans use their time here and everything that humans know and believe,”’ said Young. Alongside Young is Associate Professor, Brian Begley. “I did the scenic design, lighting design and I coordinate all the technical elements for the show,” Begley said. 

Before entering The Black Box Theatre, there will be a content warning posted on the door pointing out the mature themes, adult language and big philosophical questions in the show. “One of the conventions of this show is that since the theme of it being a universal human experience. Five of the actors memorize five different roles. Then they draw for the roles, during the show, so they won’t know what role they will get until they’re in front of the audience.” Young said, “That makes for 120 different combinations of shows.,” Young said. Though there may be plays like this, the style that, “Everybody,” brings is unique. “The style initially is in the style of what is called a morality play, which is a play with lessons that were done in the Middle Ages and sanctioned by the churches. This play isn’t that,” Begly said.  

So far, the production’s cast and crew had 24 rehearsals, but that isn’t close to what is required for proper rehearsals. “Usually, you plan an hour of rehearsal for every minute. That would be 85 hours of rehearsal. 

 Viewers watch, “Everybody” at The Black Box Theatre on October 5-October 7at 7 p.m and October 8th at 2 p.m with runtime of 85 minutes. WSC students and faculty get free admission while the general public admission will be $5. “The cast is great, they’re super prepared. I thought this show would be hard because of the ambiguity. The cast is really invested in this show,” Young said.