Posted on Monday, November 3, 2003
¾¨Ó㴫ý recently announced the cast and crew of "Laramie Project," which is scheduled Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 13-16. Saturday and Sunday feature matinees are at 2:30 p.m., while Thursday-Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m.
"The Laramie Project" focuses on Matthew Shepard, a University of Wyoming student who was kidnapped, beaten, and left to die tied to a fence on the outskirts of Laramie, Wyoming, because he was gay. The story chronicles the life of the town of Laramie in the year after the murder through interviews with those connected with the case, as well as other citizens of Laramie.
"The company is very excited about the response the play is generating," said Scott Mackenzie, assistant professor of theatre at ¾¨Ó㴫ý. "We hope to add to and expand the dialogue about tolerance that has been growing in the campus over the last few years."
Under the direction of Mackenzie, the cast has multiply characters to portray. Managing the crew is Michael Slane, assistant professor of theatre at ¾¨Ó㴫ý.
Tickets are available by calling the Beeghly Box Office after Nov. 3 from 1-4 p.m. at (724) 946-7241 or leave a message after hours. For more information, contact Mackenzie at (724) 946-6238 or e-mail mackensa@westminster.edu.
