The Red Masquers are performing George Bernard Shaw's Simpleton of the Unexpected Isles as part of the 2009 Darwin Days at Duquesne University. They were originally asked to produce Inherit the Wind, about the Scopes monkey trials, but opted instead for Simpleton in order to explore and present a lesser-known and arguably more interesting play.
The Simpleton of the Unexpected Isles has Shaw exploring themes of eugenics, religion, and useful productivity in a modern society. The play follows the lives of several British subjects who, together with the local natives, strive to build a perfect society on a island paradise. Shaw lampoons just about every social convention from marriage to vegetarianism to war — with the Rapture thrown in for good measure! Simpleton will bring to life the influence of Darwin in a humorous and dramatic fashion.
The play will be presented in Peter Mills Theater, opening on February 12, 2009, Darwin's 200th birthday, and closing on February 21st. All shows start at 8pm. Tickets are FREE with a Duquesne ID. Outside students are $4 and adults are $6. Peter Mills Theater is located on the ground floor of Rockwell Hall.
Audition information for Simpleton is available here.
A full text of Simpleton from Wikilivres is available here.
The Yahoo group for cast and crew is here.
Visit us on Facebook here.
Darwin Days is an annual conference that brings together minds from across the country to discuss the works and influence of Charles Darwin. Information on this year's conference is available here.
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
A Night with the Masquers
The Duquesne University Red Masquers would like to invite you to join us for
our 1st fundraising alumni event.
A Night with the Masquers
Come enjoy an evening of theater performances
highlighting current Masquer talent as well as some
interactive theater games for alumni participation!
All funds will benefit the Keenan-Lane Scholarship, an annual
award for undergraduate students who exhibit a
strong interest in theater and the Red Masquer Organization.
Desserts and beverages will be served
The fun begins At 7:30pm on
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Peter Mills Theater, Rockwell Hall
Please RSVP to
Gabrielle Rebottini c/o English Department 637 College Hall
412-396-6420
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