Spring Break
One-act play offers 'hopeful message'
UGOCHI AMUTA
Issue date: 9/11/07 Section: Variety
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Written by Lanford Wilson, "Talley's Folly" is a one-act play of an evening between two lovers.
Set in Lebanon, Mo. in the year 1944, the play is a romantic comedy that discusses issues of war and prosperity, racism and women's roles.
"The play was actually a school project done in the spring," said Dina Camp, a member of the publicity committee. "They are doing it again as a bonus performance."
Camp said the Ensemble is unique in that there is no set season for their plays. Instead, they perform a variety of shows throughout the year.
Where: Seney-Stovall Chapel
More Information:
www.drama.uga.edu
Price: $5
Although "Talley's Folly" is on Sept. 11, the Ensemble did not schedule it on this day for any symbolic reason.
"The fact that the performance is occurring on Sept. 11 is an accident, but upon reflection, it could be a happy accident," said Ruth Crews, a second year MSA performance student from Clarksville, Tenn. "This play is all about finding the courage to love in the midst of fear, pain and uncertainty. I hope that those that come to see 'Talley's Folly' will be comforted and encouraged by the play's hopeful message."
"Talley's Folly" was nominated for several Tony Awards and won a Pulitzer Prize in 1981.
Part of the proceeds will go towards the Fine Arts Building renovation fund. The event will last 85 minutes with no intermission.
Set in Lebanon, Mo. in the year 1944, the play is a romantic comedy that discusses issues of war and prosperity, racism and women's roles.
"The play was actually a school project done in the spring," said Dina Camp, a member of the publicity committee. "They are doing it again as a bonus performance."
Camp said the Ensemble is unique in that there is no set season for their plays. Instead, they perform a variety of shows throughout the year.
"TALLEY'S FOLLY"
When: 8 tonightWhere: Seney-Stovall Chapel
More Information:
www.drama.uga.edu
Price: $5
Although "Talley's Folly" is on Sept. 11, the Ensemble did not schedule it on this day for any symbolic reason.
"The fact that the performance is occurring on Sept. 11 is an accident, but upon reflection, it could be a happy accident," said Ruth Crews, a second year MSA performance student from Clarksville, Tenn. "This play is all about finding the courage to love in the midst of fear, pain and uncertainty. I hope that those that come to see 'Talley's Folly' will be comforted and encouraged by the play's hopeful message."
"Talley's Folly" was nominated for several Tony Awards and won a Pulitzer Prize in 1981.
Part of the proceeds will go towards the Fine Arts Building renovation fund. The event will last 85 minutes with no intermission.
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