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The Francis Marion
University Theatre's 2013-14 season will conclude with Miss Witherspoon, a play by Christopher Durang and directed by professor Dawn Larsen. It
will be performed in the Fine Arts Theatre in Hyman Fine Arts Center.
THE STORY: Veronica, already scarred by too many failed
relationships, finds the world a frightening place. Skylab, an American
space station that came crashing down to earth, in particular, haunts
and enrages her. So she has committed suicide, and is now in what she
expected to be heaven but is instead something called the Bardo (the
netherworld in Tibetan Buddhism), and the forces there keep trying to
make her reincarnate.
A lovely if
strong-willed Indian spirit guide named Maryamma
is intent on getting Veronica back to earth so she can learn the lessons
her soul is supposed to learn. Veronica—nicknamed "Miss Witherspoon" by
Maryamma—didn't expect there to be any afterlife, but if there has to
be one, she demands St. Peter and the pearly gates. In the end, Miss W
finds her own personal way and she finally agrees to return to earth to
help…well, save the planet.
"This is Durang at the top of his metaphysical, apocalyptic,
high-and-pop cultural game…thoroughly lovable. And funny." —NY Newsday.
RESERVATIONS:
Reservations may
be made by calling 843-661-1365 between 12:00
and 5:00 pm.
The Francis Marion University Theatre's 2013-2014 season's fall production was An Evening at Provincetown, directed by professor Dawn Larsen. The winter productions was Tape by Stephen Belber. The season will close with Miss Witherspoon
by Christopher Durang, directed by professor Dawn Larsen and performed
in the Hyman Fine Arts Center April 10-12, 2014.
For additional
information contact Director of Theatre
professor Glen
Gourley in FAC 224,
661-1538, agourley@fmarion.edu.
Interested in
working "behind the scenes"? Contact Mr.
Granath in FAC 222, 661-1536, dgranath@fmarion.edu.
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Tape -- Winter 2014
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