Campus News

Theatre Simpson presents 'Back Story'

Sept. 25, 2009

The Simpson College theatre department will present Back Story Sept. 25-27 and Oct. 2-4 at Barnum Studio Theatre in the Blank Performing Arts Center.

The Friday and Saturday shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. The two Sunday shows will be held at 1 p.m.

The play, written by eighteen different playwrights, was originally commissioned by the Actors Theatre of Louisville for the 2000 Humana Festival of New Plays.

Starring sophomore Paul Privitera and junior Katie Rooney, it tells the story of two young siblings in the wake of their father’s disappearance. The show will be directed by Jennifer Ross Nostrala, professor of theatre arts.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $9 for non-Simpson students; the box office opens Sept. 21. Email tsboxoffice@simpson.edu or call 515-961-1601 for ticket information or to make reservations.

Last Updated: 9/14/09