Book and lyrics by John Frohnmayer, Music by Sila Cevikce Shaman
It is no coincidence that the musical SPIN depicts the controversy over federally funded art and artists. The author's tenure as chair of the National Endowment for the Arts in the 1990s was marked by a “culture war” between artists and supporters seeking complete freedom of expression and groups and individuals who wanted to set stricter parameters on federally funded art.
Adding intrigue to the performances is the casting of David Ogden Stiers in one of the key roles. A veteran of stage and screen, Stiers also is known for his portrayal of Major Winchester on the M*A*S*H* television series and recently portrayed the Rev. Gene Purdy on the television series, “The Dead Zone.” For full press release click here: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/theatre/SPIN-Press4-08.html.
SPIN will run for six nights starting May 8-10 and May 15-17 at OSU’s Withycombe Hall Main Stage Theater, located at 30th and Campus Way in Corvallis. Tickets are priced at $14 for general admission; $10 for seniors, and $7 for students. The performance on Friday, May 16, will be sign language-interpreted. Tickets are available at the Online Box Office site: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/theatre/BoxOfficeInfo.html.
Withycombe Hall (campus map) |
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South Entrance, 30th & Campus Way |
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2901 SW Campus Way |
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Corvallis |
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$14 General, $10 Seniors, $7 Students |
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Angela Weeks |
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1 541 737 2853 |
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theatre.boxoffice at oregonstate.edu |
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Speech Communication-Theatre Arts |
