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It’s that time of the year again. School has started, and with that comes clubs, sports and the Utah State Theatre. Take a look at their plans for this amazing season. Whether you are looking for comedy, tragedy, or fun entertainment, look for productions by the Utah State Theatre. All shows will start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
ALL MY SONS
The first play to look forward to is “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller. Set in 1947, this play depicts how far one father will go to provide for his family and the great price he must pay. “All My Sons” will be performed Sept. 28-30 and Oct. 4-7 at the Caine Lyric Theatre, 28 W. Center St.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
“James and the Giant Peach” is the annual family production this year with special family pricing. Come watch as James Henry Trotter undertakes the adventure of a lifetime with magical crocodile tongues, an evil rhino, talking bugs and the famed giant peach. ” James and the Giant Peach” will run Oct. 27 (7:30 p.m.) and 28 (2:00 and 7:30 p.m.) in the Morgan Theater.
HAMLET
The play “Hamlet” will be a unique one this year because Actors from the London Stage will be the performers. Take advantage of the opportunity to see this Shakespeare classic performed by professionals. Hamlet will play Nov. 2-4 in the Morgan Theater. This performance is made possible by the Marie Eccles Foundation.
ANNA IN THE TROPICS
“Anna in the Tropics” is a two-act play set in 1929 in Ybor City, Fla. A man is hired to read “Anna Karenina” to the workers of a Cuban cigar factory who find connections between their own lives and the setting in the book. As workers begin to change their lives and a tragic death takes place, the audience might wonder if the factory can push forward. “Anna in the Tropics”, written by Nilo Cruz, will be performed in the Morgan Theater Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 and Dec. 6-9.
TARTUFFE
“Tartuffe,” by Moliere, is a social comedy in five acts. Tartuffe is a very insincere man – a hypocrite and a fraud. He wormed his way into an unsuspecting family and tried to acquire Orgon, the main character’s, inheritance. Will Tartuffe receive the inheritance, or be caught by Orgon as the scoundrel that he is? “Tartuffe” will show Feb. 8-10 and 14-17 at in the Morgan Theater.
CHICAGO
The final production for the 2006-2007 season is the Fred Ebb, John Kander and Bob Fosse Broadway hit “Chicago.” The renditions of “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango” and “Roxie” will be more tame than the movie, but the content may be a little off-colored. “Chicago” will be on stage April 12-14, 18-21 in the Morgan Theater.
OTHER
“An Evening of One-Acts” is always a favorite, and seats go quickly. Contemporary and complex scripts will be directed and performed by the advanced class of the theatre arts department. Tickets for this night of comedy, drama and tragedy get sold out fast. It is scheduled Jan. 20 and 23-27, but watch for more details to follow.
New to the stage this year will be an original play based on Iraq, “Scope,” directed by Shaun Fisher and produced by Jeremy Gordon. Is there a way that the citizens of the United States can support our troops, but not support the war? This independent project will raise questions and view arguments, but will leave you the room to decide for yourselves. The proceeds of this play will benefit the children of Iraq and is currently planned for Jan. 26, 27, 31 and Feb. 1-3. Look for more details to come.
Call (435) 797-0305 for tickets, or you can visit the Smith Spectrum Ticket Office on the Utah State campus. Information about Utah State Theatre is available online at www.usu.edu/theatre.