January 15, 2009

Theater companies team up to present Shakespeare's 'Henry V'

The production is presented by Purdue Convocations as part of its World Stage series.

When the young, ambitious Henry V inherits a troubled crown, he seeks to unite his kingdom and inspire patriotism by launching a hasty invasion of France. The action follows the king and his ragtag band as they confront heavy opposition - and their own destinies. Directed by Davis McCallum, the play balances the heroics of battle with the reactions of men who are sometimes unsure of the justice of their cause, said Abby Eddy, director of marketing for Purdue Convocations.

The cast of 12 actors includes Acting Company alumni as well as graduates of Guthrie's bachelor of fine arts program and Guthrie Experience students.

Since its founding in 1972 by John Houseman and Margot Harley, The Acting Company has performed 131 productions in 48 states and 10 foreign countries.

The Guthrie Theater, founded by Sir Tyrone Guthrie in 1963, is one of America's leading regional theaters and is recognized as an American center for theater performance, production and professional training, Eddy said.

Tickets are $26 for adults and $19 for those 18 years and younger, Purdue students and Ivy Tech Lafayette students. Tickets are available at the Elliott Hall and Stewart Center box offices at (765) 494-3933 or (800) 914-SHOW. Tickets also are available through Ticketmaster outlets.  Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more can be ordered at (765) 496-1977.

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

Source: Abby Eddy, (765) 494-5045, aeeddy@purdue.edu

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

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