Flagler College Theatre Arts to present tale of seduction and manipulation, 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses'

October, 1, 2011

The Flagler College Theatre Arts Department kicks off its fall season on Oct. 21 with a six-show production of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Christopher Hampton, presented by special arrangement with Samuel French.

This dramatic adaptation of the 1782 novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos features a tale of seduction set in aristocratic pre-revolution France. A classic drama, the play explores decadent sexuality, morality and manipulation.

In addition to the community performances, Flagler's production of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" will also be entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, a prestigious competition for college and university theater programs around the country. Two actors will also be selected to compete for the renowned Irene Ryan Acting Award. Last year, the Flagler Theatre Arts Department participated in the Kennedy Center competition with both "Antigone" and "Agnes of God," and five Flagler students were selected to compete for the Irene Ryan.

"Les Liaisons Dangereuses" will be performed Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. at the Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. General admission tickets go on sale Oct. 17 for $15, cash or check only. This production is for mature audiences only and is not suitable for younger audiences. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, noon - 5 p.m.

In November, the Flagler College theatre arts department will present "Endgame" by Samuel Beckett, presented by special arrangement with Samuel French. For information on either play, call the theatre events line, 904-826-8600, or Andrea McCook, 904-819-6401. Also, visit www.flagler.edu/theatre.

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Theatre Fairfield's Independent Project presents Pulitzer Prize-winning play "How I Learned to Drive" by Paula Vogel

January 25-27th, 2013
PepsiCo Theatre, Fairfield University

Theatre Fairfield, Fairfield University's resident production company, opens its 2013 theatrical season with an Independent Project production of "How I Learned to Drive," Paula Vogel's 1998 Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Student proposed, conceived, and produced, "How I Learned to Drive" will be a completely student-driven production. Performances take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26, 2013, and at 2 p.m. Saturday January 26 and Sunday January 27, 2013, at the PepsiCo Theatre on Fairfield University's campus. Tickets are $7 for General Admission, and $5 for Students. Tickets are available through the Quick Center Box Office: (203) 254-4010, or toll-free 1-877-ARTS-396 (1-877-278-7396), and online at www.quickcenter.com. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of performance at the PepsiCo Theatre, but are subject to availability. The PepsiCo Theatre is located at 1073 North Benson Road, on the campus of Fairfield University, in Fairfield, CT. This production was made possible by the generous support of the Jamie A. Hulley Arts Foundation.

"The Independent Project offers a valuable opportunity to learn the ins and outs of putting on a play under 'real world' circumstances," said Fairfield University theatre major Michael Maio '13, who is directing this year's production. "The company returned early from winter break and labored tirelessly over the past three weeks to put together a show we are proud of that is completely our own."

Paula Vogel's "How I Learned to Drive" tells the story of Lil' Bit, a young woman reflecting on her life and the relationships she has had. It focuses on one relationship in particular, her relationship with an older man. Vogel's play challenges society's conception of what love is and what defines a healthy, stable connection. "This play makes us all look at our concept of love and stretch out minds," explains Maio, who chose it for this year's project. "It forces us to face some difficult subject matters, and leaves us to ponder why humans are the way they are, is it nature vs. nurture? The show itself is also witty, funny, and thought-provoking. The characters are larger-than-life, and all are challenges for our performers. We wanted a show that would challenge the audience and the entire company."

The cast and crew of Theater Fairfield's "How I Learned to Drive" includes: director Michael Maio (Seekonk, MA); scenic designer Joe Plouffe '13 (Brockton, MA); Maggie Greene '15 (Portland, OR), as Lil' Bit; Plouffe as Peck; Brendan Freeman '15 (Shrewsbury, MA), as Male Greek Chorus; Katie Premus '15 (Staten Island, NY), as Teenage Greek Chorus; and DiMenna-Nyselius reference librarian Elise Bochinski as Female Greek Chorus. Ms. Bochinski, the only non-student member of the company, returns to Theatre Fairfield after playing the Nurse in "Romeo & Juliet," and the Teacher/ Reporter in last year's Independent Project "Speech & Debate." The crew on this production includes, Kelan McDonnell '15 (Winfield, IL); Ryan Champlin '16 (Warwick, RI); Mary Corigliano '14 (Old Saybrook, CT); Logan Pratt '15 (Cohasset, MA); and Christina Barry '15 (Leominster, MA).

The Jamie A. Hulley Arts Foundation provides educational and career development opportunities in the arts. The Hulley Foundation accepts student proposals and has previously supplied funds for Theatre Fairfield's Independent Project.

Image: Rehearsing a scene from Theatre Fairfield's production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "How I Learned to Drive" are Fairfield University's Joe Plouffe '13, as Peck, and Maggie Greene '15, as Lil' Bit (left-to-right).

Media Contact: Mike Horyczun, (203) 254-4000 ext. 2647, mhoryczun@fairfield.edu

Posted on January 17, 2013

Vol. 45, No. 153

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Flagler College Theatre Arts to present tale of seduction and manipulation, 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses'

October, 1, 2011

The Flagler College Theatre Arts Department kicks off its fall season on Oct. 21 with a six-show production of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Christopher Hampton, presented by special arrangement with Samuel French.

This dramatic adaptation of the 1782 novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos features a tale of seduction set in aristocratic pre-revolution France. A classic drama, the play explores decadent sexuality, morality and manipulation.

In addition to the community performances, Flagler's production of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" will also be entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, a prestigious competition for college and university theater programs around the country. Two actors will also be selected to compete for the renowned Irene Ryan Acting Award. Last year, the Flagler Theatre Arts Department participated in the Kennedy Center competition with both "Antigone" and "Agnes of God," and five Flagler students were selected to compete for the Irene Ryan.

"Les Liaisons Dangereuses" will be performed Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. at the Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. General admission tickets go on sale Oct. 17 for $15, cash or check only. This production is for mature audiences only and is not suitable for younger audiences. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, noon - 5 p.m.

In November, the Flagler College theatre arts department will present "Endgame" by Samuel Beckett, presented by special arrangement with Samuel French. For information on either play, call the theatre events line, 904-826-8600, or Andrea McCook, 904-819-6401. Also, visit www.flagler.edu/theatre.

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Theatre Student Directs Play

March 22, 2012 (Jackson) - Belhaven student, Eleanor Baxter, is directing her first play for a theatre production project, giving her valuable experience toward her career. Baxter will direct an inspirational play from American playwright Lee Blessing called Eleemosynary.

Eleemosynary will premiere in Belhaven's Center for the Arts, Theatre 151 on March 29 – April 3 from 7:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. This play presents the lives of the three women as they struggle to define themselves both as individuals and part of a family. It is a study of family relationships, and highlights the need for connection and forgiveness.

Fellow theatre classmates, Ginny Holladay, Jill Cromwell and Ashley Elizabeth Murray will take the stage and perform under Baxter’s direction.

Baxter is a senior from Sun City Center, Florida and is pursuing a Bachelor of Art in Theatre Performance. Student directed plays are part of a series of performances from the Theatre Department that explore challenging topics and discover inspiring and innovative material.

When training student artists, the Belhaven University Theatre Department takes a liberal arts approach to teaching its curriculum. Students get a wide range of knowledge on and off the stage and this particular project is one of the experiences that prepare students for a career in theatre.

General admission is $10 and $5 for seniors, children and students. There is complementary admission for Belhaven faculty, staff and students. The doors open at 7:00 P.M.

Belhaven stands among the select Christian colleges and universities that offer a unique general core curriculum encouraging the development of a personal worldview. The university believes a Christian worldview is a key to preparing men and women academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.

Founded in 1883, Belhaven University now serves over 3,000 students from campuses in Jackson, Memphis, Orlando, Houston, Chattanooga, Atlanta and online, offering traditional undergraduate degrees, graduate and adult degree programs, and online degree programs.

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Theatre Students Perform and Direct in One Act Play Festival

 

ovember 26, 2012 (Jackson) - The 6th Annual One Act Play Festival is an evening of short plays acted, produced, written and directed by Belhaven theatre students. Students from Belhaven’s Theatre Department will showcase their creative works on November 27 and 28 at the Belhaven Center for the Arts Blackbox Theatre, located on 835 Riverside Drive.

The plays were chosen from the 2012 Belhaven University One Act Submissions and will showcase a combination of student’s production, supervising and directing skills.

Joe Frost, Chair of the Theatre Department and Assistant Professor of Theatre said, “It's a great opportunity for our students to learn the art of collaboration in the classroom and in production all in the same project. We're so pleased that it is in its 6th year and still able to present exciting new short works to our audience.”

These submissions include The Silence, directed by Allison Horton, written by Connie Schindewolf. The comedy, Time Slot, directed by Courtney Rogers and written by Kay Poiro, is a play about a TV housewife who has a quiet evening planned, but is interrupted by some interesting science fiction characters.

Other one act plays include Bergmann and Mr. Trolp, a suspenseful thriller, directed by Matthew Hester and written by Jonathan Dixon. “As a playwright, it’s the highest compliment to see your work performed on stage,” said Dixon. Dixon also wrote Drakmoore and the Hungry Beast and will be directed by Sarah Renick. This play is a comedy about friendships and finding acceptance in one’s community.

Desserts and hot chocolate will be on sale during the performance to benefit Belhaven’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter of the National Theatre Honor Society.

Admission is free and the show will start at 8:00 p.m. Contact the Belhaven Theatre Box Office at 601-965-7026 or e-mail boxoffice@belhaven.edu for additional information.

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Belhaven University stands among select Christian colleges and universities and has been repeatedly named one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys." The University offers 30 academic majors across a full spectrum of disciplines as well as a variety of graduate programs. In addition, Belhaven has achieved the distinction of being among only 30 universities nationally accredited in each of the major arts – music, theatre, visual art and dance. All programs are taught from a Christian worldview perspective and are guided by the mission to prepare students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.

Belhaven University serves over 3,700 students offering undergraduate and graduate degrees on its residential campus, an online degree program, and graduate and adult degree programs in Jackson, Memphis, Orlando, Houston, Chattanooga, and Atlanta.

For more breaking news, announcements, and upcoming events, visit the Belhaven University News and Information web site

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Upcoming Theatre Production: As It Is In Heaven

April 3, 2009–The Belhaven College Theatre Department announces its production of As It Is In Heaven, a play by Arlene Hutton. The show will run on April 16-18 and 22-25, 2009. Directed by Sarah Coury, this production is set in the early 1800s in a Shaker-ville in Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. The play takes place during a period in time known as “Mother Ann’s Work,” when traditional Shaker worship practices were challenged by new revelations led by a younger and newer Shaker generation. Central to the play are themes of relationship to both God and man, and the personal faith and peace required at times to reconcile the two to each other. General Admission $10, Students/Seniors $5. 7:30 pm, Belhaven College Center for the Arts, Flexible Theatre. To purchase tickets, contact the Belhaven box office (601-965-7026 or boxoffice@belhaven.edu.

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Victorian Thriller, Angel Street, Premieres at Belhaven Theatre 151

 

September 24, 2012 (Jackson) - The play Angel Street will premiere September 25-29 at the Center for the Arts in Theatre 151. Ginny Holladay, Belhaven senior and theatre student is directing this play. It starts this coming Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. and will run for five days.

Angel Street, written by Patrick Hamilton, is a Victorian thriller, murder mystery that tells the story of a young wife whose fragile mental state hangs in the balance between her potentially dangerous husband and an eccentric detective claiming to have all the answers.

Theatre 151 is a unique theatre experience because it seats about 40 people around the stage and puts audience members right in the action.

Go ahead and get tickets today. Email boxoffice@belhaven.edu or call 601-965-7026 to reserve your seat. General admission is $10 and $5 for students and senior citizens. Admission for Belhaven faculty, staff and students is free.M

This is just one of the many exciting events from Belhaven’s School of the Arts. Check out Arts Ablaze for plays, dance and music concerts, poetry readings, gallery exhibits and more happening this year.

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Belhaven University stands among select Christian colleges and universities and has been repeatedly named one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys." The University offers 30 academic majors across a full spectrum of disciplines as well as a variety of graduate programs. In addition, Belhaven has achieved the distinction of being among only 30 universities nationally accredited in each of the major arts – music, theatre, visual art and dance. All programs are taught from a Christian worldview perspective and are guided by the mission to prepare students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.

Belhaven University serves over 3,700 students offering undergraduate and graduate degrees on its residential campus, an online degree program, and graduate and adult degree programs in Jackson, Memphis, Orlando, Houston, Chattanooga, and Atlanta.

For more breaking news, announcements, and upcoming events, visit the Belhaven University News and Information web site

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