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ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Theatre presents a student directed production of In the Red and Brown Water
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ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Theatre presents a student directed production of In the Red and Brown Water


ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Theatre will follow up The Glass Menagerie with a student directed production of In the Red and Brown Water by Tarell Alvin McCraney on October 27-29.

Directed by ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Theatre student Enjoli Drake, In the Red and Brown Water introduces the correlation between Africa's Yoruban culture and the African American community of rural Louisiana, through the life of teenage track star Oya Jean Fair. Oya's talents can propel her to a bright future but Oya's life takes a turn when her mother falls ill. Her life seemingly comes to a halt when Oya finds herself at a crossroads between where her abilities could take her and her current situation. Solace is offered at the hands of two men wishing to take care of her but Oya's indecisiveness may prove to be her downfall unless she can find the strength of her Goddess within.

Drake will be joined by a design team of fellow ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï students Rachel Clark as costume designer, Nick Smith as lighting designer, Shelby Robertson as sound designer, Tharilyn Bunker as production stage manager and Paije Pokrzywa as scenic designer.

In the Red and Brown Water's cast will be portrayed by ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï students Jourdyn Terrell, Clifton Jett Jr, Avery Howard, Kenyana Trambles, Sarai Dinkens-Agalaba, Jesmelia Williams, Aatiqah Shareef, D'Angelo Himes, Allen Harbold, Kennedy King, Tyler Duke and Kyra Roberts.

Admission is free on a first come, first served basis. All performances will take place in the lower level of the College of Liberal Arts in the Mallette Studio Theatre. All showings start at 7:00 p.m. 

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Theatre will finish the Fall 2016 season with Mr. Burns; a post-electric play by Anne Washburn. Tickets are on sale now. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit or call the box office at 812-465-1668. Follow ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Theatre on and for updates and photos.

In the Red and Brown Water contains adult language and themes.

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