The seemingly mundane piece follows the lives of 4 students at a conservative college, essentially in the middle of nowhere. This piece cleverly gets us to see the beauty in the mundane, the faults in our humanity, and the art of deception. It forces us as an audience to decide: What constitutes as art? What are we willing to do for love? How far is too far? Through his engaging and combative writing, Labute lets us ponder the limits for ourselves in our lives by watching these 4 characters onstage in theirs. There is no breaking of the fourth wall, because the audience lives within the walls. Sometimes darkly funny and always gripping, The Shape of Things is a fascinating character study into the nature of love and art, and what happens when the two collide.

Ferrell Studios offers exceptional performing arts education and theatrical productions. We are dedicated to providing high-quality instruction to children, teens, and young adults who have a passion for the arts. We offer both virtual and in-person programs at our black box space in Metuchen, NJ. Our team of instructors are working artists with a dedication to helping students of all levels develop their skills and reach their full potential.

We offer a variety of classes and programs, including acting, musical theatre, playwriting, film and television acting, public speaking, and theory and criticism as well as private lessons for those who want to focus on a specific area of study.

Our theatre company produces seasonal plays and musicals for the North Jersey Community. Some past productions include The Last Five Years, Songs for a New World, Miracle: A Holiday Cabaret. We also offer events, masterclasses, and other opportunities for local artists to engage with their craft.