Not to be Missed!
Today’s blog comes courtesy of fellow English Major Cris Tibbets!
In “Theater du Jour,” Metropolitan State Theater program and Theater Underground take a unique look at the students of Metropolitan State University and the issues that concern them. Dozens of stories have been solicited and collected since the spring of 2009 from students on all three campuses. Many students wrote their own stories; some met with student playwrights to be interviewed. Students tell of the issues and values that matter most to them–immigration, health care, economic racism, gender identity, and truth-telling in the classroom.
The show is performed by a company of twelve Metro State actors: Farrah Buffington, Tracy Campion, Julie Dafydd, Justin Eggen, Michael Enderle, D.K. Iversen, John McNeil, Eric Ramberg, James Napoleon Stone, Cristopher Tibbetts, Austene Van, and Amanda Weecks. The pieces are directed by Metro State students Julie Dafydd, D.K. Iversen, John McNeil, Eric Ramberg, Cristopher Tibbetts, and Amanda Weecks, as well as Metro faculty members Scott Rubsam and Gail Smogard. The design team includes Kirby Moore (set/technical director); Mike Wangen (lights); Elin Anderson (costumes); and Scott Rubsam (sound and visuals).
Says company member Cristopher Tibbetts: “It’s a rare treat to bring this show to our student population. Since our campus is so non-traditional, we knew there would be amazing stories out there, but I am blown away by the bravery and strength of the students who are daring to share their stories with us. It’s also fun working on an original script. We’ve worked closely with the student playwrights and writers to honor their vision, while making sure the script is dramatically compelling.”
“Theater du Jour” will perform March 25-27 at 7 p.m. at the Whitney Stagedoor Theater on the Minneapolis campus, and April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Founder’s Hall Auditorium on the St. Paul campus. A reception will follow the April 16 performance. Reservations are recommended by calling 612-659-7222.
The production is dedicated to the memory of Camille D’Ambrose, former Metro State acting instructor and director, who recently passed away.
That’s an awesome poster, Cris! Do you know who designed it? I love the quotations pulled from the plays: “I’d like to save the world, but I’m so busy paying off my credit card debt…” This is going to be some splendid theatre!!
I really like the design of the poster too. This definitely looks like something to check out!! I saw the production of Macbeth and it was awesome!!
This looks like it will be a very thought-provoking play. I will try to check it out. The poster really makes you wonder what kind of stories will be told and how they will play out.
I love theater, but haven’t yet been able to see anything from Metro.
This looks interesting. It’s sad that I missed it. Asian Student Organization is putting together a play in April. I think the tickets are $5.00. I can’t wait to go!
I wasn’t able to attend this play. Did anyone who went be able to talk about it? Did you like it? What did you like best? Worse? Was it as thought provoking as it seemed to be in the promotional literature?