March 9, 2010 - 8:24am
Vancouver Island University third and fourth-year Theatre
students present Talking With at Malaspina Theatre located on the
Nanaimo campus April 1-3.
Talking With by Jane Martin is a series of monologues
about women in different places in their lives. The play points out that even
though all these women are different—and some of them are really different—they
all have basic human needs and in this respect, they are no different from each
and every one of us.
Each piece in this play is acted by one member of the
ensemble and directed by another. Every member has shared not only in the
running of the play but also in producing the event itself. All decisions
made, beginning with the choice of play, have been a group effort.
Upper Level Theatre Students have gained experience onstage
and backstage. The intention of this production is to take what has already
been taught and use it to present a scripted piece of work in a professional
manner and send a message.
Wendy Karpuik, one of the ensemble members as well as the
overall director, says, “We hope you come out and see this show; enjoy what you
see, and leave feeling good about supporting a cause that has made an impact on
so many women and the families and friends who love them.”
The goal is to give back to VIU as well as the community
that has supported the students as well as the arts. Proceeds from the
production of the play, including a Gala Night with a silent auction, will go
to the Breast Cancer Foundation and the Mike Monych scholarship fund.
Upper Level Theatre Students is a newly developed group of
third-year and fourth-year students taking a BA Minor in Theatre. The
collection of people involved this year hopes that future Theatre students will
follow in their footsteps and continue to help the community through their
passion and craft.
Details:
What: Talking With by Jane Martin
Where: Malaspina Theatre at Vancouver Island University
When: 7 pm, April 1 for Gala night*, 8 pm,
April 2 and April 3
Tickets: $30 for Gala, $12 for other shows
Reservations: 250-740-6100
*Gala Night includes appetizers, complimentary beverage,
entertainment, and silent auction
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For more information, contact Kim Phillips by phone
250-732-5966 or email kimphillips_89@hotmail.com
Tags: In the Community
