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Theatre Happenings Theatre HappeningsRagtimeThis Tony Award winning musical paints a nostalgic and powerful portrait of life in Turn of the Century America. Based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished novel, Ragtime intertwines three stories illustrating history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, and love and hate. Jacksonville University, Swisher Theater, 2800 University Blvd. N. 256-7345 www.ju.edu Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 through Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 Sly FoxSly is dying (or so it seems) and everyone wants to be the heir to his fortune. In order to get as much as possible from all the sycophants, he promises each of them his fortune. The twist at the end will amuse everyone. Orange Park Community Theatre, 2900 Moody Ave Orange Park, FL 276-2599 www.opct.org Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 through Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 No ExitA play by Jean Paul Sartre, French. Existentialism: "l'enfer, c'est les autres" produced by the Film Program. Jacksonville University, (P-19) Studio Theater, 2800 University Blvd. N. 256-7345 www.ju.edu Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 through Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 Is He Dead?In this newly discovered Mark Twain comedy, the original master of American humor dishes out a sly critique of the art world with acerbic wit and social commentary well ahead of his time. Is He Dead? is a fast-paced play about a struggling artist who stages his own death to drive up the price of his paintings. As the riotous scheme unfolds, Twain poses daring questions about fame, greed and the value of art, and pokes his signature, mischievous fun at everyone involved. Adapted by David Ives. FCCJ South Campus, Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Boulevard, 646- 2222 www.fccj.edu/campuses/south/wilson/events.html Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 through Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon MarigoldsThis disturbing Pulitzer prize winning play by science teacher Paul Zindel looks at the dysfunctional family-relationship between a mother and her two daughters. $6.00 - Rahner-Gibbs Second Stage, located on the 2nd floor of the Flagler College Auditorium. Please note this space is not wheelchair accessible and seating is limited. Advance ticket purchases are suggested (Tickets available October 27.) Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, (904) 826-8600 |
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