March 4-7, 1999
Thurs.-Sat 7:30 pm; Sun 2 pm
Wells Theater
WASP
by Steve Martin
directed by Joesph Bozik
WASP was Steve Martin's portrayal of the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant family that exists as strongly in the 1950’s U.S. of A. as it does today. The drama examined the question of why these people would want to exist and attempted to give reason to each of their lives. The play dealt with the family members' hopes, their dreams, and their interactions with each other. The end result was a somewhat absurdist but still very funny look at the average WASP life.
Barstool
by Brian Mondl
directed by Brian Mondl
Barstool was a comedic realistic love story that isn't what a love story usually contains. Thomas receives help in love from his friend's Roberto and Cassandra. Thomas meets up with a potential love, Katie, while Roberto finds a one-nighter with Marley. Life and love were discussed while hanging out in various bar's around downtown Chicago.
The Bald Soprano
by Eugene Ionesco
directed by Amy Vink
The Bald Soprano is a classic piece from the Theatre of the Absurd. Ionesco draws attention to events which are abnormal but are treated as if they were perfectly normal. For instance, throughout the play there is a complete communication breakdown in which the dialogue and action is completely stripped of its meaning, yet all of the characters are still able to understand each other even though their conversation is contradictory and illogical. The result is comic, but will also force the audience to think about our own abilities or inabilities to communicate with each other.