Purdue Theatre to present production of 'Blue Window'

October 20, 2008

Purdue Theatre to present production of 'Blue Window'

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -

Scene from "Blue Window"
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Purdue's Division of Theatre's production of "Blue Window" will begin its run Thursday (Oct. 23) at the Carole and Gordon Mallett Theatre in Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts, 552 W. Wood St.

In Craig Lucas' "Blue Window," a get-together in the city gives the audience a glimpse into the lives of seven friends and acquaintances, who are each searching for acceptance, reaching for human connection and struggling with dignity, said director Katherine Burke. She said the play, which is part of the Horizon Series, explores the topics of love, relationships, loss and vulnerability.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23-25, Oct. 29-31, and Nov. 1 and 2. Matinees will be offered at 3 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 25) and Nov. 2. Tickets are $10.50 for the general public, $8.50 for students and $10.50 for those age 62 and older.

A special promotion will be offered for the 3 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 25) and 7:30 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 2) shows. For those performances only, tickets will be buy three, get one free. Details about the promotion are available at campus box offices.

Tickets are available at the Stewart Center, Elliott and Yue-Kong Pao Hall box offices or by calling (765) 494-3933 or (800) 914-SHOW.

Writer: Christy Jones, (765) 494-1089, christyjones@purdue.edu

Sources: David Lageveen, director of marketing and donor relations for Purdue Theatre, (765) 494-3084, lageveen@purdue.edu

Katherine Burke, (765) 494-3074, kburke@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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Griever, front, played by Cullen Deady, and Libby (Maria Sousa) and Boo (Lauren Sivak) will be featured in Purdue Theatre's production of "Blue Window." The play, written by Craig Lucas, will be on stage Oct. 23 through Nov. 2. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Paine)

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