The Purple Masque Season 2011-2012
Jake's Women
by Neil Simon
America's premier comedic playwright takes the modern relationship in, yet another direction with Jake's Women. Jake's Women is a witty comedy that follows Jake, a novelist, as he struggles with his marriage. In an attempt to save his wedding, Jake takes it upon himself to discuss his issues with other women, including his first wife who had been killed years previous, his daughter who is seen as a child and yet is a young woman, his overly domineering sister and his current wife and even his probable third wife. This play takes a look at modern relationships and the struggles to keep them alive.
Oct. 27 – 29
7:30 p.m.
EBONY THEATRE presents
Crumbs From the Table of Joy
by Lynn Nottage
Godfrey Crumb's wife has passed away, and in his grieving, Godfrey has found new meaning in religion. He decides to move his family, Ernestine, a 17-year-old and Ermine, a 15-year-old, from their home in Florida to Brooklyn, New York. They are soon followed by Godfrey's Sister-in-Law, a Communist woman, who is appalled at Godfrey's new wife Gerte, a German woman that he met on the subway.
Feb. 23 – 25
7:30 pm
A Nervous Smile
by John Belluso
Emily's parent's, an affluent New York couple, are pushed to the breaking point when they have to weigh their own happiness is against that of their severely disabled child's well-being. This perceptive play is fabricated by the outside world, the couple's decomposing marriage and Emily's lyrical poetry. This play is a harsh depiction of love, lust and despair.
April 12 – 14
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $4 students $7 general public (plus McCain facility fee $1, and taxes)
Purchase at McCain Box Office 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. You may also order by phone at (785) 532-6428 or online. (additional fees will apply).
The Purple Masque Theatre is located in East Stadium, just west of the student union and the new parking garage.