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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 | THE MEREDITH HERALD | PAGE 5 ENIERTAINMENT STILLWATER THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE GRINNING MAN Elisabeth Lynne Bjork Staff Writer Only once a year, the Stillwater Theatre Company produces a huge, full-scale production at Meredith’s Studio Theatre. This year’s featured production, The Grinning Man. will see Meredith Theatre majors and professional actors side by side on the stage in the midst of fog and some serious sound effects. The Grinning Man by Alex Smith is-the epitome of a horror story. As Stillwater Theatre Company’s Ar tistic Director Steven Roten puts It, “Husband and wife Eliot and Gale are owners of The Phoenician, a successful exotic flower shop. When the play opens, they are awaiting the arrival of Theresa, a friend who is troubled, estranged; as they close shop for the day, they are visited by a mysterious (and menacing) custom er. Who is this man? Why is he so • disturbingly familiar? Secrets and lies, apparitions and mysteries the debut production of a nightmarish new work.” Alex Smith’s original play is a mile stone in.the eyes of the Stillwater Theatre Company because it is the first play to be produced after the company, made its commitment to produce only new works. Abbey Collins (Gale) arid Sheryl Scott,(Theresa) are both Meredith College seniors performing along side professionals Jeff Stanley (El iot), Brian Mullens. (The Grinning Man), and Samantha Rahn (Cyn thia). Although the Stillwater Theatre Company as well as the whole Mer edith theatre department can hardly wait to sHare its performance with the audience, Steven Roten adds a word of caution: “The play.,.deals with adult themes. Adult language and situations require a parental warning for this show. The students should also be warned that the show incorporates fog, intense sound ef fects, simulated- violence, and un comfortable situations. It will scare you. That being said, it’s one scream of a ride and I think it will be a great way to get into the spirit of .the fall season.” If horror stories are not your cup of tea, this show may brew a little too long for your taste. But if you pre fer a ten-minute-brew, then read the information below.: Performance dates: September 2009 • 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 @ 8pm September 20, 27 .@ 3pm Location:-Studio Theatre • Jones Hall, Meredith College $15 Adults »,$10 Seniors and Stu dents (Valid ID Required) As always, Meredith College-stu- 'dents, faculty, and staff are admitted free of charge. stlUwccter STUDIO THfiATER JonvK Hoi\ Mercdifh College TICK6T PRICES PMo eoort9sy sIHI-wtler’ihetln.ofQ INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Elisabeth Lynne Bjork Staff Writer The United Nations Development Fund for Women .(UNIFEM) invites you to celebrate the National Day of Peace, September 21st, by watching the widelyrtecognized film, “Pray the Devil Back to Hell.” Colleges - in several locations in th^ United States will show this film to encour age people to remember to take steps tow^ds peacemaking—their own catalyst for change. Somewhat like the play, “Lysistrata,” in vyhich the women of Spartan and Athens unite to stop the Peloponnesian War, the braye Liberian women of “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” unite to put a stop to the m^sive civil war and. restore the peacie of‘their broken country. Thousands of women all across the African nation protest violence and stand up for peace. On the National Day of Peace, the film will be showndn numerous locations all over the United States of America. It has won several awards at renowned ceremonies. including the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. The producer, Abi gail E. Disney, is very distinguished in her field, and the director, Gini Reticker, has wori an Emmy Award and has been nominated* for several Academy Awards, See prai^ for “Pray the Devil Back 1o Hell”— “Uplifting, disheartening, inspir ing—the mind reels while watching' the documentary ‘Pray the Devil BacktoHeli” —The New York Times “A marvelous documentary.” —The LA Times The film will be shown Monday, September 21st, 6:00 p.m. in Jones Auditorium. This film counts as credit for an academic'or cultural event for Meredith students. For. more information, and infor mation about viewings in other locations across the nation, visit http://www.praythedevilbacktohell. com.
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