A devised piece about tech culture and innovation, 106 is named after the infamous introductory computer science course at Stanford, CS 106A. Throughout the rehearsal process I experienced the full range of human emotions. From frustrations and fears as we struggled to cast, to the satisfaction of making a rehearsal schedule and being able to stick to it, to leaving rehearsal less stressed-out by Stanford life than I had been when I entered the room. It was a truly beautiful experience. And while I was adamant about taking a process-oriented approach in which we’d prioritize learning and having fun during our six weeks of rehearsal over the perfection of a performance that would be over after one weekend, I was truly proud of what my team had been able to create, and the fact that I’d been able to guide it into existence.

Directed by Sam Howell Petersen

Devised with Aiyana Washington, Sophia Wang, and Peter Li

Stanford Capstone Project

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Photo Credit: Frank Chen