The University of Central Arkansas theatre program kicks off its 2022-23 season with âAn Evening of David Ives One Actsâ at the Bridges-Larson Theatre in Snow Fine Arts Oct. 26-28, at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.
BTĚěĚĂstudents, faculty and staff can receive free tickets. General admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased . Tickets may also be purchased at the Reynolds Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by calling BTĚěĚĂTicket Central by phone at (501)-450-3265 or toll-free at (866)-810-0012.Â
Featuring a trio of comedic one-act plays by American playwright, David Ives, the evening will feature âSure Thingâ directed by Lauren Carlton, visiting professor of theatre; âThe Philadelphiaâ directed by student Forrest Breshears; and âThe Mystery at Twicknam Vicarageâ directed by student Crystal Delgado Velez.
In addition to directing, Carlton has been working with the student directors as a faculty mentor alongside Chris Fritzges, associate professor of theatre.
âIt has been a joy mentoring the two student directors,â Carlton said. âThroughout this process, theyâve met Ivesâ quick humor with enthusiasm and a sense of curiosity. Directing comedy requires so much precision in regard to timing and delivery and they havenât shied away from leaning into that challenge with their respective casts. As we head into performances, Iâm excited for them to see these plays fully realized with the designs from the student designers.â
