The Lost Flamingo Company presents “Stranger in Skitter Creek,” a murder mystery written by an Ohio University Alumnus set in a quaint American city – a locale dauntingly similar to Athens. The shows begin March 5th and 6th in Mitchell Auditorium at 8:00 p.m.
Varying from whimsical to deviant, the current exhibitions at the Kennedy Museum take their spectators on a viewing roller coaster. In addition to the permanent collection, the historic Kennedy Museum currently features two intensely contrasting exhibitions: “The Necessary Friction of the Machine” by sculptor Dan Price and the “School of Art Faculty Exhibition.”
When spoken, the words, “Lost Flamingo Company”, would most likely be the cause for confusion. However, this company of theater-loving students should be the cause for a round of applause. And no, they don’t spend their time in search of flamingos. In fact, this entirely student-run organization is a theater group known for putting on spectacular performances during fall and spring quarters.
From tables to teapots,the contemporary woodworks the exhibit “Far Side of Function” are certainly worth a look. Located at the Dairy Barn Arts Center, this timbered art show is taking place throughout October and November and features a fantastical array of arranged and carved wooden pieces.
Located in a bustling brothel, “The Hostage”, written by Brendan Behan, follows an eclectic cast of prostitutes, war heroes, and an assortment of other eccentric characters. These unique personalities combine to create a vivid comedy.
Walking into the theater, one immediately becomes immersed in the characters’ world as they bustling about their daily life, coming
In Baker Center, tucked behind the escalators piled with people ascending to classes, there lies a hidden diamond in the rough of history. Appearing abandoned, the tiny room with white and black art may not catch the eye, but another look can prove enlightening.
Pink flamingos and vodka are her best friends. Beer, sports and chili are his. The trailer is their trophy home. Anne Marie and Darrel play mom and dad in this hilarious satire of an Appalachian family, “Strike!,” with showings at ARTS/West May 19-20 at 8 p.m.
The Ohio University School of Theater gave a modern makeover in its preview of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” marvelously adapting the material to the sea change but leaving the audience somewhat lost in translation.
Keeping the setting of the classic comedy but altering the appearance and behavior of the characters, director Andy Felt and his crew took [...]
The Ohio University School of Opera will tell a tale of family squabbles, unwanted romance and a charismatic “trickster” in this weekend’s performance of Puccini’s one-act play, “Gianni Schicchi.”
Written by Giacomo Puccini and directed by professors Richard Crist and Steven Huang, “Gianni Schicchi” is based on the well-known “Dante’s Inferno.” The setting is in an elaborate bedchamber in Florence in 1299, when a wealthy aristocrat named Buoso Donati, played by Peter Jarjisian, has just passed away on his deathbed. Stricken with grief, the family members of Donati surround his bedside, wiping away tears and kneeling in prayer.