Wednesday, October 8, 2008
by: Michelle Gibli

The Seton Hall Theatre begins its 2008-2009 theatrical season with George Bernard Shaw's anti-war comedy, Arms and the Man, directed by Dr. James McGlone.  

The play's story takes place in 19th Century Bulgaria. It captures the romantic chivalry of military campaigns and their absurdity. A young mercenary flees the advancing Russian army and finds safety in a young woman's bedroom. The woman, played by Annalise Wiesel, takes pity on the soldier, played by Henry Lague, and rescues him, all the while condemning him for his cowardice. Their second meeting is quite different and amusing.
 
The production will be presented at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Call 973-313-ARTS (2787) for tickets.
 
Future productions will be Taming of the Shrew, by William Shakespeare, February 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and March 1, 2009
 
The Seton Hall Theatre is part of the Seton Hall Arts Council. For more information about upcoming productions and other events, please visit artsci.shu.edu/artscouncil, call (973) 313-6338 or send an e-mail to artscouncil@shu.edu.
 

For more information please contact:
Peter Reader, Chair, Department of Communication
973-275-2790
Readerpe@shu.edu