Exploring issues of gender, power, rape, and survival, the play was written by a British woman, Timberlake Wertenbaker, in 1988. Facilitated by Michael Rohd, M.F.A. candidate in directing, the workshop will use community-based theatre techniques to explore the issues of the play and seek out their relevance in Blacksburg in 1998. Admission is free, previous reading or knowledge of the play is not necessary. A performance of Lovers , by Brien Friel will be presented in the 204 PAB March 30 through April 1 at 8 p.m. Lovers presents a perceptive combination of comedic and tragic elements strongly influenced by the customs inherent within the Irish culture. Through the progression of two couples' relationships, the characters face the repression of their society.
Admission is free.
Contact Kellie Ross at 1-8923 for more information. The Women's Month film festival will feature free movies in Haymarket Theater and Colonial Hall. She believes going through the ritual of a wedding will solve her problems. The process of trying to find a groom helps her feel more comfortable with herself. Issues within the abortion debate are presented in a hard-hitting and humorous way.