The University of Akron Theatre presents Virgina Woolf's "The Waves" (a Virtual Performance) November 5-7 at 7:00 PM and November 8 at 2:00 PM (special school showing November 6 at 11:00 AM) Learn more at uakron.edu/dtaa/theatre Tickets at TheWavesUA.eventbrite.com UA THEATRE PRESENTS VIRGINIA WOOLF’S “THE WAVES” A virtual production embarks this fall at the University of Akron Akron, OH – The University of Akron (UA) Theatre Program begins its 2020-2021 season with an adaptation of “The Waves,” a novel by Virginia Woolf which follows six friends at various points throughout their lives with lush and vibrant stream-of-consciousness monologues. Directed by Dr. Brian Schultis, UA Senior Lecturer of Theatre, the playpoem features a cast of 6 UA students. UA’s “The Waves” welcomes the opportunities of a virtual platform and will question what’s possible in the current landscape of live performance. Online showings for “The Waves” will be hosted November 5, 6, 7 at 7:00 P.M. and November 8 at 2:00 P.M. A special matinee will also be available on November 7 at 10:00 A.M. for schools. Tickets are free for all audiences with preregistration, but seating is limited. To reserve tickets online, visit theWavesUA.eventbrite.com <http://thewavesua.eventbrite.com/> or make reservations by calling the ticket office at (330) 972-7895 or emailing administration.arts@gmail.com <administration.arts@gmail.com?subject=Arturo%20Ui%20Tickets>. Stay tuned to the University of Akron Theatre Program webpage for information about related events including conversations with the actors uakron.edu/dtaa/theatre <https://www.uakron.edu/dtaa/>. Director Brian Schultis says: “This production will weave these stories to create an intimate virtual theatre piece that embraces the challenges of theatre in the midst of a pandemic – going back to the simple but profound foundations of the actor’s work – breath, sensual awareness, rhythm.” The Theatre Arts Program at The University of Akron equips undergraduate and graduate students with a broad knowledge of theatre arts and fundamental practical skills in order to prepare them to address the emerging issues and challenges of the theatre profession in a diverse and vibrant society. The Theatre Arts Program provides high quality educational and artistic experiences that enhance the cultural lives of all students at The University of Akron, as well as the residents of the greater Akron community and the Northeast Ohio region. For more information, contact Anna-Jeannine Kemper. *Anna-Jeannine KemperTheatre Coordinator* School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration The University of Akron Akron, OH 44325 Phone: (330) 972.7895 Website: uakron.edu/dtaa <http://www.uakron.edu/dtaa> Facebook: facebook.com/UADanceTheatre <http://www.facebook.com/UADanceTheatre> Instagram: *instagram.com/UADanceTheatre <http://www.instagram.com/UADanceTheatre>* Twitter: twitter.com/UADanceTheatre <http://www.twitter.com/UADanceTheatre>