THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2007
NEWS
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》 FINE ARTS
Play addresses gray areas of abortion issue
BY BETHANY BUNCH
After four days of dress rehearsals and a semester of planning, the University Theatre will perform "Keely and Du," a play addressing abortion from both sides of the issue.
The play will open at 7:30 tonight at the William Inge Memorial Theatre in Murphy Hall, which is located north of Allen Fieldhouse.
"We've been working on set design for five or six years now." Dennis Christilles, associate professor of theatre and film, joked.
He admitted that it had actually been only for the duration of the
semester that he had been working on costume and lighting and that students had done most of the work.
"I did the least work and proud of it," Christilles said.
The production is directed by Katrina
Bondari, Lenox, Ga., doctoral student in theatre studies. Bondari said the play focused on the gray areas of abortion.
"Whether you are pro-choice or pro-life, abortion is a hot topic in our society," Bondari said. "While Keely and Du' focuses on the abortion issue, the play celebrates life and the willingness of people to fight for life."
"While 'Keely and Du' focuses on the abortion issue, the play celebrates life and the willingness of people to fight for life."
Keely and Du
In the play, two members of a radical Christian anti-abortion group kidnap a pregnant girl, who is carrying the child of her rapist and seeking out an abortion clinic.
Bondari said the play was unique because it was able to graphically depict the issue without being slanted.
April 4-6,9-12 7:30 p.m.
April 7,5 p.m.
KATRINA BONDARI
Director
"It's about the struggle of life and fighting for life," Bondari said. "Either way just remember the individual in the situation."
Madison Spencer, Leawood graduate student in scenography, helped with set design and costumes. She said the group worked well together.
"It's been a really fun group working collaboratively," Spencer said. "Everyone is very open to hearing suggestions."
The play was written by lane Martin and first performed in 1993. Martin developed a bond between the rape victim and her kidnappers that keeps the play humanistic rather than political.
suggestions."
Friends of the Theatre is sponsoring a "Tuesday Talkback" with the director, designers and cast immediately following the April 10 performance.
This production deals with adult subject matter, includes strong language and portrays graphic violence. It is not suitable for children.
General admission tickets for "Keely and Du" are on sale in the KU ticket offices. Tickets are $10 for students, $11 for senior citizens, KU faculty and staff, and $12 for the public.
Kansan staff writer Bethany Bunch can be contacted at bbunch@kansan.com.
— Edited by James Pinick
Jon Goering/KANSAN
Above: Meg Sarkis, Downer's Grove, IL., illen, playing Keely in the play "Keely and Du" uses violently after discovering a radical Christian anti-b abortion group has kidnapped and handcuffed next to a bed. Du, played by Jena Bleecker, Mank Junior, portrays the nurse charged with watching after Keely. The play is set on 7:30 tonight at the William Iine Memorial Theatre in Murphy Hall.
Bottom Left: Meg Saricks, Keely, portrays a pregnant rape victim who was kidnapped while seeking an abortion from Walter, played by Oluwatosin Morohunfola, Leawood freshman.
Bottom Right: Meg Saricks, playing Keely, is handcuffed to a bed after being kidnapped in the play "Keely and Du."
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April 4th,2007
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Thurs April 5 - Alcove G (3rd Floor)
Friday, April 6 - Governors Room (5th Floor)
Monday, April 9 - Alcove C (3rd Floor)
There will be no lunch served on Saturday or Sunday.
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Guest Speakers
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