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“In the Next Room”–Playshop Theatre: 11/15-11/18

Posted on November 11, 2018 | Filed under Archive

Details — "In the Next Room"--Playshop Theatre — November 16 - November 18

Date: 11/16 - 11/18Time: 8 p.m. Thurs-Sat; 2:30 p.m. Sunday

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The Playshop presents Sarah Ruhl’s “In the Next Room, or the vibrator play” Thursday through Saturday,November 15-18, at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Gladys Mullenix Black Theatre. A comedy set in the 1880s at the dawn of the electrical age. Dr. Givings has created a medical device (the vibrator) for treating “hysteria” in women at his operating theater which flanks the family parlor. His curious and energetic wife Catherine needs to know what is going on in the next room and makes important discoveries about herself, her marriage and her sexuality. The Playshop will present a “Talk Back” immediately after the performance on Friday, November 16. Dan Crozier, director, will moderate a conversation with Jennifer Hellwarth, Courtney Bailey and the audience to discuss the issues brought up by the play. Please note: this play contains adult themes not suitable for children.Tickets may be reserved by calling the box office: (814) 332-3414. Online reservations are also available.