University Daily Kansan / Friday, February 3, 1989
Arts/Entertainment
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Theater in the round
Steve Travnor/KANSAN
After exploding into a fit ofrage, Shannon, played by Don McIntyre, Lawrence resident, is director at Oliver Hall. Hannah, played by Amy Devitt, associate professor of English, tries tied in a hammock and attacked by Herr Fahrenholp, played by Tim Flanagin, resident to restrain the mighty Fahrenholp.
'Night of the Iguana'opens in Lawrence
Ex-minister, spinster search souls at dusty, south-of-the-border resort
by Max Evans Kansan staff writer
If memories of warm weather have you thinking about south-of-the-border resorts, cool rum drinks with umbrellas and romantic interludes on a moondit veranda, the Lawrence Community Theatre produces "Night of the Iguana" could provide the vacation you need.
The play opened last night at the theater, 150 New Hampshire SL, and according to director Everett Corum, it is the first production to be presented there in the round.
The two-hour-15-minute drama with a cast of 14 is set in a run-down Mexican resort in 1941.
The main action takes place during one day among Shannon, an ex-mister turned tour guide, played by Don McIntyre, Lawrence resident; Maxine, the rather hardened, lusty, recently widowed resort owner, played by Robin Webb, Lawrence resident; Harry Hitchcock, staying at the resort, played by, Amy Devitt, associate professor of English.
Shannon and Hannah, both misfits, meet when Shannon, during a fit of
emotional disturbance, causes an unscheduled stop at the resort for the busload of Texas ladies.
Hannah and her 97-year-old grandfather Nonno roam the world, paying for their travels with money earned from Hannah's charcoal sketches and the grandfather's poetry reading. Nonno is played by Arnold Weiss, professor emeritus of Spanish.
The stage is now set for an emotional self-examination by Shannon and an almost emotionless soul-searching by Hannah.
Shannon, despite his religious convictions, can't keep from becoming sexually involved with the women around him, while Hannah struggles against her fear of relationships and the fear of living alone.
All is not emotional despair, however. The play is punctuated by some light-hearted German vacationers, both with a touch of London with champagne and song.
Mary Doveton, theater manager,
said that the theater tried to choose a variety of productions, including musicals, dramas and comedies.
Both are like the iguanae that Maxine has tied to a tree; they struggle against their emotional bonds, just as they huggle, hoplessly, against his rope.
"We try to include a play that's either a classic or one that is written by a playwright of some stature." This one falls into both categories.
bers. Corum, also one of the players,
is a KU graduate student in theater
and film.
The University of Kansas is widely represented among the cast mem-
Other KU students in the play include Lisa Hungerford, Topeka sophome; Pedro Molina, Alicante, Spain, sophome; and Ricardo Olea, Santiago, Chile, sophome. Ann Schofield, professor of American studies and women's studies, is also in the play.
Performances this weekend begin at 8 p.m. today and tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets for evening performances are $7; matinee tickets are $6.
The drama, which is co-produced by the Lawrence Holiday Inn, runs through next weekend.
EVENTS
C A L E N D A R
EDIDAY
FRIDAY
Lawrence Community Theatre presents "Night of the Iguana" at 8 p.m. in the theatre, 1501 New Hampshire St. Tickets are $7. Call the theatre for details.
SATURDAY
SUA Films presents "Clara's
Heart" at 3:10, 7 and 9:30 p.m.
in Woodruff Auditorium at the Kansas
Union. Tickets for the matinee are
$1.50 with a KUID and $2.50 with a
KUID for the evening shows. The film
"The Kids Are Alright" will be shown
at $2.50.
■ The University of Kansas Theatre for Young People presents "Noodle Doodle Box," a children's play about the meaning of friendship, at 2:30 p.m. in Crafton-Preyer Theater. Tickets are $3 regardless of age, all seats reserved. Call the Murphy Hall Box Office for more information.
- "Night of the Iguana" will begin at 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 New Hampshire St. Tickets are $7.
SUA Films presents "Cilara's Heart" at 3:10, 7 and 9:30 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium at the Kansas Union. Tickets for the matinee are $1.50 with a KUID and $2.50 with a KUID for the evening shows. The film "The Kids Are Alright" will be shown at $2.50
SUNDAY
The Chamber Music Series presents pianists Claude Frank and Lilian Kallir with the University Symphony Orchestra and Jorge Perez-Gomez as conductor. The performance begins at 2:30 p.m. in Crafton-Prerey Theater. Tickets are $12 and $10 for the public; $6 and $5 for KU and K-12 students; and $11 and $9 for senior citizens. Call 864-3982 for reservations.
"Night of the Iguana" will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 New Hampshire St. Tickets for the matreie are $6.
A student rectal featuring Durema Kohl on the organ will begin at 3 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Catholic Center, 1631 Crescent Road.
MONDAY
A student recital featuring Heidi Tegeder on the oboe will begin at 8 p.m. in the Swallowtore Hall.
The band Sleep will play at the Crossing. 618 W. 12th St., during Open Mic night.
WEDNESDAY
The band Living Colour will be playing at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. Advance tickets are $19 and tickets are $11 on Wednesday. You must be at least 18 to be admitted. The Atlanta-based band Drivin'-n-Cryin' will open Call the Bottleneck for more information.
THURSDAY
A student recital featuring Michelle Adams on the flute will begin at 8 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall.