Department of Fine Arts
The University
Theatre Presents:
How I Learned to Drive
by Paula Vogel
February 24-26, 2005
Fine Arts Theatre
Hyman Fine Arts Center
Francis Marion University
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Department of Fine Arts The University
Theatre Presents:
February 24-26, 2005
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| Winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize. Co-winner of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. Co-winner of the 1998 Lucille Lortel Award for outstanding play. "Ms Vogel has written a lovely, harrowing guide to the crippling persistence of one woman's memories." —NY Times. "…HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE is a tremendous achievement, genuine and genuinely disturbing…This is, quite simply, the sweetest and most forgiving play ever written about child abuse…Vogel's delicate tactic makes sense not only as a way to redouble the dramatic effect, but as a representation of reality, a perfect case of the form fitting the subject." —Village Voice. "With subtle humor and teasing erotic encounters, Vogel addresses the dangerous intersections of teenage temptation. She also paints a richly poetic and picturesque landscape…The play is a potent and convincing comment on a taboo subject, and its impact sneaks up on its audience." —Variety. "…HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE turns out to be a most compelling ride." —BackStage. | 
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THE
STORY:
A wildly funny, surprising and devastating tale of
survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a
young girl and an older man. HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE is the story of a
woman who learns the rules of the road and life from behind the wheel. Synopsis courtesy of Dramatists Play Service Director: Robert Brooks Asst. Director: Paullet Weaver Set/Light Design: David Granath Costume Design: Abby Kiker Cast Female Chorus: Erin Lamz Li’l Bit: Aesia Wyatt Peck: Vincent Triana Teenage Chorus: Tiffany N. Holmes Male Chorus: Blake Gardner |
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The
Francis
Marion
University Theatre began
the 2004-2005 season with Lion in Winter
by James Goldman. The
Francis
Marion University
Experimental Theatre showcased student directed
one act plays
November 17-18, 2004.
The final mainstage production
of the season will be Red Herring by Michael
Hollinger April 14-16, 2005. Reservations for How I Learned to Drive may be made beginning February 14 by calling the box office at 661-1365. The box office will be open to reserve seats Monday through Friday from 1 pm to 5 pm. All tickets are free to the public. Curtain is at 8:00. For additional information contact Dr. Brooks in FAC 110, 661-1545, rbrooks@fmarion.edu. |
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Interested
in
working
"behind the scenes"? Contact Mr. Granath
in FAC 222, 661-1536, dgranath@fmarion.edu.