Theatre

September 22 - 26

A Woman in Mind by Alen Ackbur

7:30 p.m. each evening

In the theater

In A Woman in Mind by Alen Ackburn, Susan is married to a cleric named George.  After getting knocked out, she experiences hilarious hallucinations in which her boring everyday life is replaced by a fantasy where she is an ideal wife and mother with an ideal family.  While her real family treats her with contempt, her fantasy family dresses in lovely white, always drinks champagne, lives in a stately home and tells her that she is wonderful.  Eventually, the fantasy family becomes nightmarish and Susan begins to realize that she is losing her mind.

RATED M FOR MATURE AUDIENCES.

November 3 - 7

The Taming of the Shrew
By William Shakespeare

7:30 pm each evening

In the theater

In Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, Petrucio and Kate engage in a battle of wits as he tries to "tame" his bold and stubborn wife and bring her into line with society's expectations.  This romantic farce, full of disguises and role playing, deals with themes such as marriage and duty, reality and illusion, and compromise.  The Taming of the Shrew is one of William Shakespeare's most clever and sophisticated comedies.

RATED PG- CONTAINS SEXUAL INNUENDO

February 24 - 27, 1010

The Boyfriend
A Musical by Sandy Wilson

7:30 pm each evening

In the Auditorium

The Jazz Age lives on in this light, romantic spoof of 1920's musical comedy.  The setting is the French Riviera.  Polly, an English heiress attending Mme. Dubonnet's Finishing School, fall in love with Tony, a delivery boy.  Recalling her father's warning to beware fortune seekers, she poses as a working girl, unaware Tony is in fact the missing son of the wealthy Lord Brockhurst.  Things get complicated with the unexpected arrival of Polly's parents and Lord and Lady Brockhurst--but not to worry, a happy ending is in store for all.

RATED G FOR GENERAL AUDIENCES

April 13 - 17, 2010

Major Barbara
by George Bernard Shaw

7:30 pm each evening

In the Theater

Full of Shaw's signature shrewd, urbane wit, Major Barbara depicts timeless tensions between wealth and charity, government and religion, business and family.  At the center of the play is the rebellious but naively enthusiastic Barbara Undershaft.  A Major with the Salvation Army, Barbara finds a foundation of her beliefs rocked when the charity accepts a donation from her long-estranged father, a millionaire arms dealer.  Often called Shaw's greatest play, Major Barbara offers a provacative discourse on poverty, faith, and justice, while entertaining us with vivid characters, intriquing plot twists, and a hefty dose of pure fun.

RATED G FOR GENERAL AUDIENCES

performances at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Title to be announced

Something Fun for Everyone

In the auditorium

*All shows subject to change.

Ticket prices are $10.00 for the general public, and $8.00 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are also $8.00 for Tarleton staff and faculty (limit 2) and for Tarleton students (limit 1). Remember, you must show your Texan card to qualify for discounted rates.