Performance Studies offers theatre for all in October

The Theatre Arts Program, part of the Department of Performance Studies, is experimenting with a number of new features in its fall 2007 production.

Repertory Format offers greater selection:

Generally a theatre company will produce one show at a time.  When one show closes, another is moved into the space and will open some time later.  Some companies, however, operate in a repertory format: two or more shows going on more-or-less simultaneously.  In an effort to introduce this format to students, as well as to allow for greater participation, and greater selection for audiences, the Department of Performance Studies will be conducting two shows in repertory format this October. 

Bobby Gould in Hell by David Mamet

Bobby Gould in Hell is a one-act play from 1989 by David Mamet, an American playwright. Throughout the play Gould questions whether he is a “bad man”. This self reflection is brought on by “The Interrogator” who questions Gould. Tickets will be sold at the door at 6:30 p.m.

Dates: October 4, 6, 12, 18, 20** at 8 p.m.
October 14* at 2 p.m.

Fallout Theater, Blocker 144

Richard Cory by A.R. Gurney

The play Richard Corey by A. R. Gurney is based on the famous poem by E. A. Robinson. The play tells the story of a man who has everything, but cannot fit in. Tickets will be sold at the door at 6:30 p.m.

 Dates: October 5, 11, 13**, 19 at 8 p.m.
October 7*, 21 at 2 p.m.

Fallout Theater, Blocker 144

Support for the hearing impaired community:

Shows marked with ** will be translated into American Sign Language: Sign Language Interpreting Services, headed by Texas A&M’s Sherri Roberts, will translate one performance of each fall show.  The program hopes to offer the hearing impaired a greater appreciation of live theatre by presenting the shows in a language they can understand. 

Support for the visually impaired community:

Shows marked with * will include a special session dedicated to those with visual impairments.  One hour before the regular opening of the theatre, the visually impaired will be invited to come in and become better prepared for the theatrical experience.  The actors will start these sessions by introducing each character in the show.  This allows for better voice-recognition once the show begins.  The actors will also explain any significant “visual” moments of the show, and allow the audience to touch/hold props and costumes to increase their understanding and appreciation of the performance. 

 
Reservations are required for these special sessions. Please contact 979.845.2621 for arrangements.