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The Spring 2004 Shorts were presented in the UAF Lab Theatre, Friday & Saturday February 20, 21, 27 & 28 at 8:15pm, and Sunday February the 29th at 2pm. The Spring '04 Shorts were:
Anton Chekhov's "The Bear", directed by Charlie Pierce
A classic one-act play written in 1888 by renowned playwright, Anton Chekhov, this comedy reveals the fine line between anger and passion. The Bear is about a young woman named Popov, who after seven months is still mourning her husband’s death. One day a man named Smirnov drops in to see Popov because her late husband owes him 1200 rubles. An argument ensues leading to a duel! See the delightful ending that has kept audiences laughing for well over a hundred years. Directed by Charlie Pierce.
What would happen if the TV refused to be turned off? What if it began talking back to you? What if, while you watched TV, the TV watched you? Such are the questions posed by "Captive Audience," a contemporary play written by David Ives (1999). The television becomes a force to reckon with in the home of a typical American couple. A hilarious tale of deception and a humorous commentary on our cultural relationship with the "Talking Box," Ives' play has won numerous awards and national acclaim. Produced with real-time video feeds, you too will experience the sense of domination from the television screen. Directed by Jeff Aldrich.
Cast
Crew
Photos
Rob: Heather Maas
Laura: Chip Brookes
TV Characters: Joe Harris, Brandon Seifert, Sarah Duncan, Abrah Fawvor, Craig Brookes, and Breann Stoutenberg