Jessica Buchanan (Betty) inspects pieces of straw to determine which is longer held by Maddison Hartlett (Harriet) during a dress rehearsal for Back to Beulah on Oct. 5, 2015. Performed by Actors Workshop Theatre, the production runs Oct. 8-10 and 15-17. The story was written by Canadian playwright W.O. Mitchell.
TRU’s Actors Workshop Theatre kicks off another season with a provocative look at patient treatment at a mental health halfway house.
In W.O. Mitchell’s Back to Beulah, the tables are turned on a doctor when three of her patients take her hostage and take matters into their own hands.
The play runs Oct. 8-10 and 15-17 at the Black Box Theatre located in Old Main next to Starbucks. Shows start at 7:30 p.m., tickets are $14 and available at the box office, by phoning 250-377-6100, or online at kamloopslive.ca
The production is directed by theatre faculty member Robin Nichol.
The rest of the 2015-16 season
The Mail Order Bride
Nov. 26-28, Dec. 3-5
Directed by theatre faculty member Heidi Verwey
Illuminating the struggle many Canadian settlers faced—finding a wife—this story plays with time, memory and grapples with loneliness, loss and redemption.
The Love of the Nightingale
Feb. 25-27, March 3-5
Directed by theatre faculty member Wes Eccleston
Betrayal, mutilation, revenge: all makings of a great Greek tragedy in this adaptation of Ovid’s ancient legend of King Tereus, Philomena, and her sister Procne.
The Directors Festival
Directed by senior directing students
Night A — April 4, 6, 8
Night B — April 5, 7, 9
Each night features several one act plays.
