Lights, camera, action.

From Feb. 26-28 at the Dore Theatre located on the Cal State Bakersfield campus, actors performed the play “Everyman,” which was directed by Mandy Rees and written by an unknown playwright.

This play is a “poignant allegory” about coming to terms with mortality. “Everyman” was written in the late 1400s, and it’s about one man discovering his fate and receiving the news from Death. Before achieving the state of grace, Everyman must go through various trials and sacrifices. This play spotlights a man’s struggle to come to terms with mortality.

Each character in the play represented God, Death and Angels. The message of the play, to some, is that every man should examine his life, and fix those things that may cause his fate to one of damnation. Maria Armstrong, a performing arts major at CSUB, felt that the play touched a lot of bases and it taught her to be more careful in her daily actions.

Ryan Stewart said, “This play has made me think about my life, and how I really wish I had a lot of time to complete tasks that I long to do. Just like Everyman, I wish I could have more time.”

“Everyman” may only speak of one man learning of his fate, but it also shows every man how they should “meet” death, and how they should live life.

Many of those apart of the audience felt that “Everyman” was a wonderful play, and that they wish it was being performed more than just three days. Martha Mayheim, a political science major, said, “Everyone should come and see this play because it’s a great play, and the storyline is phenomenal.”