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September 22, 2008
Purdue Theatre to present 'You Can't Take It With You'
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - |
Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, the play is a heartwarming comedy of epic distortion, said director Richard Sullivan Lee. It features a variety of eccentric characters, including Grandpa Vanderhof who collects snakes, his playwright daughter, her husband who makes fireworks, their two daughters, the FBI, a wrestling Russian, an inebriated actress and a xylophone.
The production is part of Purdue Theatre's Marquee Series. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27, and Oct. 1-4. Matinees also will be offered at 3 p.m. on Sept. 27 and Oct. 5. Tickets are $17 for the general public, $10 for students and $13 for seniors age 62 and older.
A special preview performance of "You Can't Take It With You" will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, with all seats $6 general admission.Writer: Christy Jones, (765) 494-1089, christyjones@purdue.edu
Sources: Richard Sullivan Lee, professor of theater, (765) 494-3078, rslee@purdue.edu
David Lageveen, director of marketing and donor relations for Purdue Theatre, (765) 494-3084, lageveen@purdue.edu
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu
PHOTO CAPTION:
Grandpa Vanderhof (Larry Sommers) shares his wit and wisdom with all who enter his house in Purdue Theatre's "You Can't Take It With You." Also pictured are Dawn Glover, left, as Penelope Vanderhof Sycamore; Stevie Chaddock, with her hand on Grandpa's shoulder, as Essie Carmichael; and Andrea Morales, far right, as Alice Sycamore. (Photo courtesy of Purdue Theatre)
A publication-quality photo is available at https://www.purdue.edu/uns/images/+2008/theatre-yctiwy.jpg
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