6ABC: WCU Profs Hope to Promote Sustainability with Play That Features Set, Costumes Made of Trash

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Three West Chester University professors are hoping to promote sustainability through “A Carnival of Ruin,” a free play that features a set and costumes made of trash, write Karen Rogers and Bethany Owings for 6ABC.

“There is a lot of plastic in the show,” said Gretchen Studlien-Webb, co-creator and co-producer of the show.

The creators sent out a call on social media for the material they needed, and within hours, they had everything they needed.

The dresses are made of colorful and upcycled plastic bags, which were also used to create the top of the tent. Meanwhile, Wawa bags and hula hoops were used to make a lion costume.

“We have tin cans that we cut apart and made mermaid scales,” said Constance Case, the play’s co-creator and co-producer.

The cast is composed of current students and alumni who hope to inspire social change.

“Like using a reusable water bottle, reusable grocery bags,” said Studlien-Webb.

The play will be staged today, May 29, at 11 AM and 3 PM at East Goshen Township Park. Registration is required.

Read more about the play at 6ABC.

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