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CSU's summer theater production: Scapin |
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Written by NEXTnc staff reports
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Thursday, 14 June 2007 |
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 Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, or Moliere as his drama buddies in the 17th century referred to him, was the comedy mastermind behind “Scapin,” this year’s CSU Summer Theatre production. In this musical version of his script, originally set in Naples, Italy, CSU students become possessive fathers, love-struck young men and one scheming servant after whom the play is named.
“This adaptation has little to do with the plot of the original,” director Walt Jones said. “And the music is very contemporary.”
Senior theater major Dan Tschirhart plays Geronte, father to Leandre. Leandre has secretly fallen in love with a women other than the one his father wants him to marry.
“It’s a lot of fun, it gives us a lot of freedom,” he said.
Jones said the cast has been putting in a lot of time and effort on the physical “bits,” but that his cast is ready and rearing to go.
“(The) audience can expect just about everything. Think Monty Python, SNL, and Cirque de Soleil,” he said. “It’s a blast and (the audience) will be part of the act.”
 To the tune of Broadway, gospel and hip-hop styles of music, the cast of characters interacts with the audience and dabbles in improvisation, making the show fun for the whole family.
The fun starts on June 20 with the curtain closing on July 28, so there’s plenty of time to catch this comedy.
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TO GO TO THE SHOW
CSU Summer Theatre production of “Scapin”
7 p.m., Wednesdays-Saturdays
June 20-23, 27-30; July 5-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28
University Theatre for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins.
Tickets are $15 for general public, $12 for CSU students. $10 for all on Wednesday nights.
Available at the Campus Box Office in the Lory Student Center, 491-4TIX, or at csutix.com.
For the Thursday-Saturday performances, light summer fare will be available for purchase at 6 p.m., and snacks will be offered during intermission. | Only registered users can write comments.
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