{"id":1048,"date":"2009-02-04T15:36:44","date_gmt":"2009-02-04T21:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ezing.me\/transfer\/?p=1048"},"modified":"2014-09-23T08:41:19","modified_gmt":"2014-09-23T13:41:19","slug":"theatreartsfivewomen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/theatreartsfivewomen\/","title":{"rendered":"Ole Miss Theatre Students to Perform Play Feb. 11-15, Perfect for Valentine’s Date"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\"skb?0973-apr-five-women.jpg\"<\/p>\n
\nChristina Thompkins (left), a junior from White Plains, N.Y.; Kaitlyn Curtis, a junior from Hattiesburg; Heather McMahan, a senior from Duluth, Ga.; Mary Virginia Bartlett, a senior from\u00a0Pascagoula; Ashley Dulaney, a senior from Tupelo; and Nick Hauser, a sophomore from Dallas; rehearse a scene from “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” In Meek Hall Auditorium at the University of Mississippi.<\/b> UM photo by Kevin Bain.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

OXFORD,
\nMiss. – University of Mississippi theatre arts students promise to keep
\nthe audience laughing during performances of “Five Women Wearing the
\nSame Dress” Feb. 11-15 in Meek Hall Auditorium.<\/p>\n

The play was
\nwritten by Alan Ball, screenwriter for the film “American Beauty” and
\ncreator of the HBO series “Six Feet Under.” It tells the story of five
\nreluctant bridesmaids from Knoxville, Tenn. During a pretentious
\nwedding reception, the identically clad women hide in an upstairs
\nbedroom, each with their own reason to avoid the nuptial proceedings
\nbelow.<\/p>\n

Curtain times are 8 p.m. each day, plus 2 p.m. matinees
\nSaturday and Sunday. Tickets are $10.50 for general admission, $8.50
\nfor seniors and $7 for UM students with valid IDs. They are available
\nat the UM Box Office in the Student Union or by calling 662-915-7411.
\nDue to some sexually explicit language and other sexual references, age
\ndiscretion is advised.
\n

“What we see in this play is a lot about these women and their personalities and the issues they have with someone in the wedding or someone at the wedding,” said director Valerie Wilson, theatre arts instructor. “There are a couple of serious moments in the play, but it is a comedy. It’s a fairly raucous, fun time with these bridesmaids.”<\/p>\n

Wilson praises her cast for their commitment to producing the show in less than three weeks. “We have a fabulous cast,” she said. “The girls in it are all performing arts students, and they’re just amazing. They all have a good chemistry with each other.”<\/p>\n

Heather McMahan, senior theatre arts major from Atlanta who plays the role of Georgeanne, returns the compliment.<\/p>\n

“It’s really nice to have a woman directing a female show, when most other directors are men,” McMahan said. “We see it from an entirely different perspective.”<\/p>\n

Ashley Dulaney, senior theatre arts major from Tupelo, plays Trisha. She promises that the show will entertain.<\/p>\n

“It’s one of those shows where you’ll definitely leave laughing,” she said. “It’s easy for anyone in the audience to relate to one or more of the characters.”<\/p>\n

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\nAshley Dulaney and Nick Hauser rehearse a scene from “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” in Meek Hall Auditorium at the University of Mississippi.<\/b> UM photo by Kevin Bain.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Wilson recommends the show to both men and women. “Even though men might not think this is something for them, I think that they would get a lot of insight into the female psyche,” she said. “It gives them a chance to see what women allow themselves to be like behind closed doors, when they kick off the pumps, sit back and act a little bit more open and a little more free.”<\/p>\n

Nick Hauser, sophomore theatre arts major from Dallas, plays Tripp, the only male role.<\/p>\n

“It’s definitely a little overwhelming and a little intimidating having that much feminine presence at rehearsals,” Hauser said. “But, at the same time, it’s been great, and the girls are just hilarious.”<\/p>\n

Wilson touts the production as a great date show for Valentine’s weekend. “If there are men out there who would like to show their ladies a fun evening, I think they could win some brownie points by bringing a date to see our show,” she said.<\/p>\n

She also thinks it would be a “girls night out” opportunity for women. “A group of girlfriends would have a blast at ‘Five Women’ and would doubtless have tons to talk and laugh about when it is over.” Wilson said.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Department of Theatre Arts and the production, visit http:\/\/www.olemiss.edu\/depts\/theatre?arts\/<\/a> .\u00a0 For assistance related to a disability, call 662-915-5816.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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