[NEohioPAL]The Misantrhope at Kent State University
Elisabeth Madden
elisabethmadden at msn.com
Tue Sep 18 21:29:07 PDT 2001
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<H2 align=center class=Section1 style="MARGIN: 0in -22.5pt 0pt"><FONT size=4>TIMELESS COMEDY EXPLORES HUMAN NATURE </FONT></H2>
<H2 align=center class=Section1 style="MARGIN: 0in -22.5pt 0pt"><FONT size=4>AND SOCIAL MORALS<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"></SPAN></B></FONT></H2>
<H2 align=center class=Section1 style="MARGIN: 0in -22.5pt 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Kent State University opens season with Moliere’s <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The Misanthrope<o:p></o:p></I></SPAN></B></H2>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Cleveland, Ohio – Directed by Terry Burgler, <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The Misanthrope </I><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>runs October 5 - 14, at Kent State University’s School of Theatre & Dance.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Outraged by the duplicity of his fellow man, Alceste declares that he will speak only the truth, no matter whom it offends.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Unfortunately for Alceste he is in love with Celimene, who embodies the qualities he detests.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Join Alceste as he tries to comprehend human nature and the fallibility of love.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN></SPAN></I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">“I am, I fear, inclined to be unfashionably sincere.” – Alceste<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Written by Moliere and directed by Terry Burgler, this timeless comedy explores human nature and social morals.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Outraged by the vain and dishonest flattery of his fellow man, Alceste promises to speak only the truth, no matter how harsh or whom it offends.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>His friend, Philinte, counsels him to temper his rashness and that no good can come of Alceste’s new pledge.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Alceste’s one weakness in his endeavor to speak the truth is his love for the widow, Celimene.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Celimene is a woman with a malicious tongue, who embodies all of the traits Alceste detests.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Yet, Alceste loves her despite the flaws he sees.<I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></I>Discover if Philinte’s prediction will come true or if Alceste’s ideals will triumph in <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The Misanthrope, </I>running October 5 – 14.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The Misanthrope </I>will be presented in Wright-Curtis Theatre in the Music & Speech Building on the Main Kent State University campus.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Performances are Tuesdays – Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">The cast of <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The Misanthrope </I>includes…<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><BR clear=all style="PAGE-BREAK-BEFORE: auto; mso-break-type: section-break"></SPAN></B>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Terry Burgler </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">(Director)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Adam Hoffman </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">(Alceste)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Christopher Seiler </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">(Philente)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Kenneth Bentley </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">(Oronte)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Meghan Hanlon </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">(Celimene)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Lisa Marie Schueller </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">(Eliante)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Colleen Longshaw</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> (Arsinoe)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Laura Mielcarek </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">(Acaste)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Eric van Baars </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">(Clitandre)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Sara Vitullo </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">(Basque/violinist)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Geoff Knox </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">(Dubois)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Adam Howard </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">(A Guard)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Tickets range from<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>$7 - $10, with discounts available for students, seniors and KSU Faculty & Staff.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The School of Theatre & Dance box office opens on September 25.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Box-office hours are 12 PM – 5 PM, Mondays – Fridays and one hour before performance times.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The box office will also be open on Saturdays from 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM during the week of production.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Tickets can be purchased by calling 330-672-2497.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The box office accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P align=left class=MsoBodyText2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">KSU School of Theatre & Dance is offering two punch cards for our upcoming season.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>With the THEATRE PUNCH CARD you save $12 for four stunning productions and with the DANCE PUNCH CARD you save $9 for three exciting dance concerts.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In addition, with the purchase of either card you will receive the Preferred Subscriber Rate on single ticket purchases.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>That’s a savings of $3 per ticket.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Theatre Punch Cards are $28 for four productions and Dance Punch Cards are $21 for 3 concerts.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>To order your punch card, call the box-office at 330-672-2497.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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