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SFA to Stage Award-Winning Comedy
Sylvia Bierschenk - September 27, 2007
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre will open its 2007-2008 season with Ken Ludwig's award-winning farce, "Lend Me a Tenor," at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.
The show, which won two Tony Awards, three Outer Critic Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, will run through Saturday, Oct. 6.
Alan Nielsen, SFA professor of theatre and the play's director, said he chose the play because he was looking for a light-hearted show to kick off the season.
"We had a lot of fun with 'Moon Over Buffalo,' a few years ago, so I wanted to stage another comedy by Ken Ludwig, one of the most successful playwrights we have today," Nielsen added.
The plot revolves around Cleveland Grand Opera Company's gala fund-raiser for which the world famous tenor, Tito Morelli, will sing the lead role in Giuseppe Verdi's "Otello."
"But all sorts of complications arise in this comedy-of-errors type production," explained Kyle Kennedy, SFA assistant professor of theatre who is playing the opera company's manager, Saunders.
"As one would expect in a show classified as a 'door-slamming farce,' the action is filled with mistaken identities, amorous interludes and outrageous characters. It's a real crowd-pleaser," Kennedy continued.
Other cast members include Austin senior Kera Dacy, playing Diana; Wylie senior Elizabeth Davis, playing Maggie Saunders; El Campo freshman David Hathway, playing the bellhop; and Kelley senior Sarah McKinney, playing Julia. Also, Alief junior Mark McManus, playing Max; Austin junior Nate Reid, playing Tito Morelli; and Dripping Springs senior Cassidy Risien, playing Maria Morelli.
Due to sexual content, the play is recommended for mature audiences.
"Lend Me a Tenor" is a joint production of the SFA College of Fine Arts and School of Theatre and is sponsored in part by Tipton Ford-Lincoln-Mercury of Nacogdoches.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. For tickets or more information, please call (936) 468-6407 or (888) 240-ARTS, or purchase tickets on-line.