Dada Mail » New World Arts Press List » Archives » [NWA Press] 6/25/08 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New World Arts to perform classic Thornton Wilder play
Please add this upcoming event to your events listings:
Event: Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Dates and time: July 18, 19, 25, 26 at 8:00 p.m. & July 20, 27 at 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 General Admission, $10 Students & Seniors
For more information: (574) 975-031; www.newworldarts.org; info@newworldarts.org
July 1, 2008 GOSHEN, INDIANA – New World Arts will present the classic Thornton Wilder play Our Town on July 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 at their mainstage in downtown Goshen. Directed by Laura Gouin, the production is set in a fictional New England town at the turn of the twentieth century and follows the lives of two young people, played by Jaron Kennel and Jessica Hage.
An unusual choice for New World Arts, which has become known within the community for choosing experimental and new works, Gouin insists Our Town is the perfect choice for this season.
“New World Arts Season Ten is focused on community, how could we not do Our Town?” asks Gouin. “And as far as experimental plays go, this one is hugely experimental. We’re performing it with no set, no props, and universal costumes. It’s a big challenge for our actors.”
“And the message of the play is poignant. It speaks of the beauty of life and asks us to take the time to look at one another and connect,” continues Gouin.
Written as a response to contemporary theater of the time and featuring minimal scenery, props and costume changes, Our Town relies heavily on pantomime and dialogue. Since its premiere in 1938, Our Town has become one of the most frequently produced plays from an American playwright.
There will also be a student juried art show focusing on the theme “Our Town” open to all middle and high school students in Elkhart County. There will be an opening night reception on Friday July 18 at 7:00 p.m. with cash awards being given to the top three artists. All accepted art work will be on display during the run of Our Town. Cash prizes for the top three artists have been generously donated by Goshen Community Bank. For information on submitting your art work for consideration, please call 574-975-0311 or email info@newworldarts.org
To make advance reservations, call (574) 975-0311. Advance reservations will be closed on performance dates. On performance dates, tickets may be purchased at the box office a half hour before curtain. For more information, please visit www.newworldarts.org.
New World Arts is located at 211 S. Main Street in Goshen, Indiana (parking lot and entrance are located at the back of the building, accessible from South Third Street).
Editors: For more information about this release, contact Laura Gouin at (574) 975-0311 or laurag@newworldarts.org.
Photo by Dennis Guillaume
Pictured right to left Jessica Hage, Jaron Kennel
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Founded in 1998 as New World Players, New World Arts seeks to expand our human experience through live theater and creative media in order to promote growth and dialogue for artists and audiences and enrich the quality of life in our community.
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