Topeka, Kan. – The Washburn University theatre will present “Brothers of the Dust” by Topeka native and award-winning playwright, Darren Canady. This production will be the premiere of the play in Kansas. The cast will perform 7:30 p.m., Feb. 23, 24, 29 and March 1, 2, and 2 p.m. March 3 in the Neese-Gray Theatre in the Garvey Fine Arts Center, on the Washburn University campus. Tickets are a suggested $10.
The play concentrates on the Colton family in Arkansas. Several of the Colton brothers show up unexpectedly after many years. This reunion reveals surprising past events that shake their family foundation and their future paths. This play contains strong language, culturally specific language and some adult situations.
What: Washburn University theatre presents “Brothers of the Dust”
When: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 23, 24, 29 and March 1, 2, and 2 p.m. March 3
Where: Neese-Gray Theatre in the Garvey Fine Arts Center, on the Washburn University campus
Tickets: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/76242 prior to performances or at the Washburn Theatre Box Office
“Brothers of the Dust” is directed by Washburn professor emeritus, Sharon Sullivan.
“While set in 1958, this play explores themes that torment us today. How do we define home? What do we owe family and what are we owed? How do different generations define success? What is our connection to our past, to the land our families worked for generations?” said Sullivan. “The Colton’s story reflects the best and worst of ourselves as we address these ongoing conflicts in our families. Ultimately, it is a love story.”
The cast features well known Topeka actors Jason Jones and Dané Shobe, newcomer Nyalia Lui and Washburn students Khalani Britt, Elijah Reed, Lareesa Kelpin and Joanna Marks. Carmelle Garcia is an understudy.
The Feb. 23 production will feature a red-carpet opening night premiere event sponsored by the Topeka (Kansas) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. The March 2 production date also has a youth night experience open to students in grades 8-12, along with a talkback with the playwright following the performance. Please see www.washburn.edu/theatre for more information or to register for the Youth Night.
Tickets may be reserved at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/76242 prior to performances or at the Washburn Theatre Box Office. Tickets are a suggested $10 donation for general seating, and free for Washburn students, faculty and staff. All donations will go toward Washburn theatre scholarships. For more details, visit the Washburn University theatre webpage at washburn.edu/theatre.
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