FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 6, 2003

CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119

DRAKE THEATRE TO PRESENT 'THE GLASS MENAGERIE'

Drake University Theatre will present "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams at 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, 25th Street and Carpenter Avenue.

Based, in part, on the author's own life, "The Glass Menagerie" is the beautifully tragic character study of love and loss in St. Louis in 1937. Tom Wingfield is the grown son, still living at home and supporting his family but desperate to get away and see the world. His sister, Laura, challenged both physically and emotionally, suffers from debilitating shyness that causes her to find escape in the delicate glass figurines she collects. Amanda, the family matriarch, longs for the ways of the Old South and the glory of her youth, projecting her dreams and her desires onto her children. The plot turns on Amanda's desperate attempt to find a husband for Laura, which leads Tom to invite a co-worker home to dinner.

As a movie, this production, which does contain smoking, would likely be rated "G" or "PG."

Tickets are $4 for adults $2 for senior citizens and non-Drake students and free with a Drake ID. Reservations are required due to limited seating. For reservations, call the Drake Fine Arts Box Office at (515) 271-3841.