In celebration of the Governor’s School’s 25th Anniversary, the Drama Department presents a special reading of "Red," by John Logan, featuring Drama alumni Hassiem Muhammad (‘14), Sasha Maya Ada (‘12), who will be directing, and award-winning actor and Governor’s School summer instructor Darion McCloud.
Reception to Follow
Join us for an exclusive, post-reading reception at 8:30 p.m. hosted by the SCGSAH Alumni Office. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar while mingling in the beautiful Grand Bohemian Lodge, just a short walk through Falls Park.
Alumni BiosSasha Maya Ada, Drama Class of 2012
Sasha is a director, actor, educator, and the Founding Artistic Director of Altar’d Playhouse. She is honored to serve as a directing mentor for Teatro Dallas’s inaugural Nuevo Mundo New Director’s Festival and coach young artists as they prepare for their next steps.
Hassiem Muhammad, Drama Class of 2014
Hassiem has had the opportunity to work in projects across the film, television, theater, and commercial industries. His most recent accolade came performing in The Tempest at Round House Theatre, for which he received a 2023 Helen Hayes Award.
Darion McCloud, SCGSAH Summer Instructor
Darion is an actor, director, educator, and the creative director of NiA Theatre Company. He is a Riley Institute Fellow, Twiggs Scholar, Andrew Billings Award recipient, and South Carolina Governor’s Award winner.
About Red
“Red” centers on the tumultuous relationship between the iconic artist Mark Rothko and his young assistant Ken as they work on a major commission for New York's Four Seasons Restaurant in the 1950s. The play explores Rothko's artistic process, his struggles with fame and commercialism, and his mentor/mentee relationship with Ken.
Staged Readings
A staged reading is a form of theatrical performance where actors read from a script with minimal movement, costumes, or set design. It focuses on the spoken word and the playwright’s text, allowing the audience to experience the story, characters, and dialogue without the distraction of full staging. Actors typically stand or sit in place with scripts in hand, and while there may be some gestures or vocal expression, the emphasis remains on the language and storytelling.