Maggie Ferran and Kieran Cronin in Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit."
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University Theatre presents Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward, Nov. 9-18.
Mavourneen Dwyer, associate professor of drama in the J. William Fulbright
College of Arts and Sciences, directs a cast of undergraduate and master of
fine arts students in the production of this comic play that has been entertaining
audiences for more than 70 years.
Set in 1941 England, Charles Condomine faces a dilemma
when he invites Madame Arcati over to perform a séance. Charles hopes to expose
her as a fraud, but much to his surprise and chagrin, the madame successfully
conjures the ghost of his first wife, Elvira. The sarcastic and unwelcome
Elivira sends Charles’ life into chaos, putting increasing stress on Charles’
current marriage to the already anxious Ruth.
Additional production credits include: Scenic design by Michael
Riha; costume design by Patricia Martin; lighting design by Lydia Winklemann;
and technical direction by Patrick Stone.
Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $14 for faculty, staff
and seniors, and $7 for children. University of Arkansas students may attend
the show for free with their University of Arkansas student I.D. on Wednesday
and Thursday, or for $3 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. University Theatre
accepts cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
The ticket office is open from noon to 3 p.m. Monday through
Friday and two hours prior to each show. For reservations by phone, call the
University Theatre Ticket Office at 479-575-4752.
The play may be seen at 8 p.m. on Nov. 9, 10 and 13-17
and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 11 and 18 in the Fine Arts Center’s University
Theatre.
Parking is available in the Stadium Drive Parking Facility
and is free after 5 p.m. Entrance to the parking facility is on Stadium Drive,
and the facility’s elevator will take patrons to street level directly across
from the Fine Arts Center.