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\nOXFORD, Miss. – Theatre arts students at the University of <\/p>\n \nThe Department of Theatre Arts performs “Mr. Marmalade” on \nThe play takes a funny, dark and biting take on the \n“Meek Hall seats 150 people and is extremely intimate, \nCantu, known primarily for directing American classics and \n“Directing Mr. Marmalade’ grants me the opportunity to \nBesides rehearsing countless hours for the show’s upcoming \nCast member Kaitlyn Curtis, a sophomore theatre arts major \n“Our cast is extremely driven and passionate about this \nCurtis plays the role of Lucy, a 4-year-old girl who has a \n“The whole show hinges on Lucy’s imagination,” Curtis said. \n“The play is so dark, it goes to the land of ridiculous,” \nFor more information on the Department of Theatre Arts or \n
\nMississippi open their production season Sept. 19 with a
\nblack comedy full of controversial issues and in-your-face
\nhumor which they hope will earn them entry in regional and
\nnational competitions.
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\nstage in the auditorium of newly renovated Meek Hall Sept.
\n19-21, 23 and 26-30. Curtain times are Wednesday through
\nSunday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10.50
\nfor general admission, $8.50 for seniors and children, and
\n$7 for Ole Miss students with valid IDs. Call the UM Box
\nOffice at 662-915-7411. Season packages are also
\navailable.
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\npsychological landscape of modern childhood. Due to the
\nsubject matter, it is not recommended for children under
\n13.
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\nwhich adds to the audience’s experience. As a viewer, you
\nreally gain a sense of the characters’ emotions and feel
\nincorporated in the show,” said director Joe Turner Cantu,
\nassociate professor of theatre arts.
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\nShakespearian plays, said he is excited to be directing
\nsomething different.
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\nproduce a theatrically contemporary play that I like,”
\nCantu said.
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\ncampus performances, the cast and crew are also preparing
\nto compete in the regional Kennedy Center American College
\nTheatre Festival, Cantu said. Started in 1969, the
\nnational program involves some 18,000 students from
\ncolleges and universities nationwide. In January and
\nFebruary each year, regional festivals showcase the best of
\neach region’s entered productions. The best and most
\ndiverse regional productions are then chosen to be
\nshowcased in the spring at the annual national festival at
\nthe Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
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\nfrom Hattiesburg, said it “would be so exciting to perform
\nat the Kennedy Center in D.C., because I grew up watching
\nperformances there.”
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\nproduction. We are all working together with the common
\ngoal of getting to the Kennedy Center,” Curtis said.
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\nvivid imagination and strange relationships with her “make
\nbelieve” friends, especially the creepy and abusive title
\ncharacter Mr. Marmalade.
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\n“It is very dysfunctional, full of more mature issues like
\nsex, drug abuse and divorce, but maintains to keep a great
\nsense of humor.”
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\nsaid Brian Tichnell of Petal, who plays the role of Mr.
\nMarmalade. “I think the play is going to make people
\ngiggle and squirm in their seat at the same time.”
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\nfor a complete list of season productions, visit
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\nhttp:\/\/www.olemiss.edu\/depts\/theatre?arts\/<\/a>.
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