War is unavoidable � a dark history that repeats itself. This new presentation of the classic tragedy vividly portrays the catastrophic effects of war upon women survivorsby reinterpreting Troy as Japan after the bombing of Hiroshima.
Sock�n�Buskin is once again teaming up with local theatre veteran David Whiteley to bring you the story of The Trojan Women by Euripedes, transadapted by Canadian playwright Gwendolyn MacEwen. Whiteley�s last directing credit was Third Wall�s The Misanthrope.
Come experience this emotional rollercoaster! Witness a genuinely creative masterpiece as Whiteley weaves a story which ruthlessly examines women wrestling with their values and questioning their place in the world as the last remnants of their lives crumble around them. MacEwen's writing is muscular, plain-spoken poetry filled with vivid images and extremes of emotion, ranging from hate to exhilaration to despair and even humour. A chorus of women mixes individual and collective voices to set the tone of the play, while individual women and men represent specific points of view. And with the 60th anniversary of Hiroshima quickly approaching, the play serves as a reminder of the devastation that occurred in Japan while commenting on the political and historical ramifications.
Sock�n�Buskin is also pleased to announce a partnership with The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) for this production of The Trojan Women. 50% of the total ticket sales of the matinee performance on Nov. 20 will be donated to the CBCF. Throughout all 5 performances, a Donation Box will be available in the lobby of Alumni Theatre (Carleton Campus) for voluntary audience contribution to the CBCF. For more information on the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, please contact Lisa Marchitto at 1-866-373-6313.
Sock�n�Buskin is the oldest known amateur theatre company in North America. It works with volunteers from both Ottawa and Carleton Universities and the theatre arts community at large.
Here�s the information you need to know about this event:
David Whiteley�s The Trojan Women � Sock�n�Buskin Theatre Co.
Dates: Nov. 17-20, 2004
Matin�e: 2:00 PM, November 20 (50% of the proceeds to benefit The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation)
Curtain: Evening: 8:00 PM Matinee: 2:00 PM
Location: Alumni Theatre A in Southam Hall, Carleton University Campus
Tickets: $10 adults, $6 students, special rates for groups of 10 or more (arrange in advance)
Reservations: (613)520-3770
*Box Office opens an hour before the performance begins
*Only 4 days of performances!