Students at the University of Maine atFarmington will present the first-ever campus student production of “The SacredProstitute and Other Plays” by Mina Loy. Written nearly 100 years ago by Loy,an artist, poet, playwright, feminist and entrepreneur, the illuminating playsexplore many of yesterday’s and today’s issues with ribald and provocativehumor.
This next stop on the world premiere tour willtake place on Thursday thru Sunday, April 4, 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m., and April 7at 2 p.m., in the Performance Space in the Emery Community Arts Center.
Directed by Melissa C. Thompson, UMF associateprofessor of Visual and Performing Arts, the plays include, “Collision,” “Cittàbapini,”“Sacred Prostitute” and “The Pamperers.” They were written inthe early 20th century and are as much literary as theatrical. Loy’swork pushes the boundaries of modern art, music and stage design.
Admission is $8 for the general public, $7 for seniors and $5 for students with student I.D. Location: Performance Space, Emery Community Arts Center. Contact Melissa Thompson melissa.thompson@maine.edu. Sponsored by the Dept. of Visual and Performing Arts.
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