Opening November 8 will be the New England premiere of the musical Joan of Arc with book and lyrics by award-winning Boston playwright, Laura Harrington, and music by Tony Award nominated composer Mel Marvin. Joan of Arc sets the drama of the young French martyr to a sweeping score, following her through the course of her history. In her demise at the hands of religious zealots who see her as a threat to the young King of France, we are reminded of the tragic timelessness of bigotry. Nora Hussey, director of Theatre Studies at Wellesley, is directing the production. Lights are out in the cavernous gothic living room.
Illumination comes only from a roaring fire, a few candles.
Now . . . let the ghoulish, macabre readings begin . . . All who dare are welcome to attend. Begun by Professors Tom Hodge of the Russian Department and Thomas Nolden of the German Department , the annual sampling of scary selections from around the world is performed by Wellesley faculty and students. This year's offerings include excerpts from works by Aleksandr Pushkin, the Brothers Grimm, Japanese folklore, Edgar Allan Poe, Ambrose Bierce, Spanish literature and much more. The building will be the new home for Vice President Will Reed, Catherine Feddersen, chief investment officer and associate treasurer, and several members of the Finance Department staff who have been located in leased office space in downtown Wellesley.