 October
5-8
Tuesday-Friday, 7:30pm, Vonnie Borden Theatre
Southeastern
Theatre
[sic]
Winner of the 2002 Off-Broadway (Obie) award for playwrighting, Melissa
James Gibson’s [sic] is a wonderfully original take on urban friendship,
a unique play that is as witty and wise as it is stylistically ground breaking
and unexpected.
$10 adults; $6 srs/fac/staff/alumni/non-SLU students; SLU students
free
Running time -- 2 hours
 October
7
Thursday, 7pm, Columbia
Late Night Catechism
Chewing gum or wearing a short shirt in Sister’s class could earn you
a good old rap across the knuckles. This is interactive theater at its
best -- part catechism class, part stand-up comedy -- as Sister takes you
back to the days of catechism class.
$35 General admission
Running time -- 2 hours
Presented by Rosaryville, Inc.
 October
12
Tuesday, 7pm, Vonnie Borden Theatre
Chicago City
Limits
Called “the perfect masters of improvisation,” the fresh and funny
ensemble of New York’s longest-running comedy revue elicits non-stop guffaws
from bad puns, strange props, timely references, and curve balls from the
audience. These bold, brash and brave actors take their cues from the audience
to create songs, game shows and hilarious skits. Plan to laugh until you
hurt!
$22 adults; $20 srs/fac/staff/alumni; $18 group rate; $10 non-SLUstudents;
SLU students free with I.D.
Running time -- 1 hour, 45 minutes
Sponsored by Louisiana Lottery, Fay and Phelan Bright,
I-55 Internet Services, Inc., Campus Activities Board, Cash Lewis Coudrain
& Sandage, and Hibernia National Bank
 October
21
Thursday, 7pm, Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts
Earl Long
in Purgatory
Actor John McConnell brings a Louisiana legend to the stage in this
spiritual comedy/drama that follows the three-time Louisiana governor in
and out of madness, recalling his brawling career and ribald escapades
as his soul waits for him to plead his case to the Almighty.
$30 Orchestra 1 and Loge; $25 Orchestra 2 and Balcony 1; $15 Ochestra
3 and Balcony 2*
Running time -- 2 hours, 15 minutes
Sponsored by Southeastern Department of History and
Political Science and McKneely Funeral Homes of Amite & Kentwood
*This event is also included in the Columbia 2004-2005
season. Ticket availability is limited. $5 “rush” tickets available to
Southeastern students on performance day. Includes some strong language.
Parental guidance is suggested. |
