January 9, 2006
ISU Theatre announces 2006 spring season
Four vastly different productions will be presented during the 2006 spring
semester by Iowa State University Theatre.
"How I Learned to Drive," a funny, surprising and devastating tale
of survival, will open the spring season Feb. 2-5, in the Maintenance Shop of
the Memorial Union.
Other ISU Theatre productions include the late-Restoration comedy "The
Rivals" (Feb. 24 through March 5) and the Stars Over VEISHEA (SOV) presentation
of the Lerner and Loewe classic "My Fair Lady" April 21-22.
The annual student production will be "Laughing Wild" March 23-26.
The 2006 spring ISU Theatre season includes:
How I Learned to Drive - This tale of survival is seen through
the eyes of Li'l Bit, a young girl growing up in Maryland in the 1960s and '70s.
The only person she can trust is her Uncle Peck and the two form a disturbing
relationship when he begins to teach her about life. Ultimately, "How I
Learned to Drive" is the story of a woman who learns the rules of the road
and life behind the wheel. Feb. 2-4 - 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 5 - 2 p.m. Maintenance
Shop, Memorial Union.
The Rivals - In order to woo the idealistic Lydia Languish
who disdains money, Captain Absolute disguises himself as a poor Army officer.
Standing between the two lovers is a famous collection of comic characters including
Lydia's quick-tongued aunt, Mrs. Malaprop, who often gets her thoughts and words
just a little confused. The comedy was written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Feb. 24-25& March 3-4 - 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 26 & March 5 - 2 p.m. Fisher
Theater.
Laughing Wild - The student production of Christopher Durang's
"Laughing Wild" is a provocative and funny study about the perils
and stresses of modern life in urban America. Unique in form, the play consists
of two monologues plus an hilarious playlet, which brings the two characters
together. March 23-25 - 7:30 p.m.; March 26 - 2 p.m. Maintenance Shop, Memorial
Union.
My Fair Lady - Based on George Bernard Shaw's play, "Pygmalion"
"My Fair Lady" will be produced in conjunction with the Department
of Music and Stars Over VEISHEA. The long list of memorable Lerner and Loewe
songs include "I Could Have Danced All Night" and "On the Street
Where You Live."
The plot concerns Professor Henry Higgins who bets he can take a poor Cockney
girl named Eliza Doolittle and transform her into a lady, leading to surprising
results for both. April 21& 22, 7:30 p.m. Stephens Auditorium.
Tickets for "How I Learned to Drive" and "The Rivals"
are $13 for adults, $12 for seniors and $7 for students and children. "My
Fair Lady" tickets range from $13-$18 for adults and $8-$12 for students.
Tickets for "Laughing Wild" are $6 for adults and $4 for students.
All ISU Theatre tickets are available at the Iowa State Center Ticket office
at 515-294-3347.
