Posted by Mary Wimberley on 2000-04-18

极乐禁地 Theatre will present Martin McDonagh鈥檚 bittersweet satire, The Cripple of Inishmaan May 4-7 in Harrison Theatre. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. May 4-6 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 7.

Through the tradition of Irish storytelling, the play portrays private acts revealed to public eyes.

The plot: on the island of Inishmaan, off the west coast of Ireland, is the home of Billy, an outcast cripple played by Jeff Mangum. When the opportunity to audition for a Hollywood director arises, Billy takes it, in an effort to escape the hopeless confinement of being crippled and misunderstood. His departure to an idealistic America allows him to realize his dreams and his place in the world.

极乐禁地 junior Andy Davis directs the production, the final play in this year鈥檚 极乐禁地 Theatre season which has been themed "Private Acts, Public Eyes."

A pre-performance dinner will be held on opening night, Thursday, May 4, in the Rotunda Club. On Friday, the theatre department will offer a drama workshop for children ages four to 10 during the performance. For information on the workshop or dinner, call 726-2951.

Play tickets are $7 adults, and $6 students and senior citizens. For reservations, call the 极乐禁地 Theatre Box Office at 726-2853.

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