Laboratory Theatre Presents Albert’s Bridge and The Brides
September 30, 2004
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.--This October the Illinois Wesleyan University E. Melba Johnson Kirkpatrick Laboratory Theatre will be taking on Albert’s Bridge and The Brides. The plays are both designed, directed, and performed by IWU students. The Laboratory Theatre is located next to McPherson Theatre, 304 E. Graham St., Bloomington.
Albert’s Bridge, Oct. 28-30 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 31 at 2 p.m.--Written by Thomas Stoppard, student directed by Alison Daigle, this play requires only microphones as a set. As the actors stand at the mikes to perform the drama, it is necessary that they intensely convey their emotion and the action that takes place, for the audience has to visualize what they hear.
Albert is a philosophy graduate who decided that instead of following in his father’s footsteps, he would become the painter of a suspension bridge. He is soon consumed by the fascination his work holds for him, and the play follows how his life at home and at work change as he risks it all.
The Brides, to be performed along with Albert’s Bridge--Written by Harry Kondoleon, student directed by Jac Jemc, this is a musical fantasy which takes place in the mind of a mythical bride moments before she is to enter the church to be married. The groom is the bride’s knight in shining armor, which turns out to be both a dream and a curse as the bride realizes that not everything she wants is everything it is cracked up to be. The play takes on the form of a fairy tale, as it holds no stage directions or character assignments.
The Brides, which deals with adult themes, is said by critics to be funny, fantastical, and odd.
Cast and Crew
The cast and crew for the Laboratory Theatre productions, listed alphabetically, include:
-- Michael Black of New Berlin, Wis., class of 2006, the technical director for both"Albert's Bridge" and "The Brides";
-- Sarah Bordson of Monticello, Ill., class of 2007, the wardrobe head for both"Albert's Bridge" and "The Brides";
-- Alison Daigle of Westmont, Ill., class of 2005, the director for "Albert's Bridge";
-- Timothy Dunn of Saint Anthony, Minn., class of 2007, "Fraser" in "Albert's Bridge";
-- Jessica Gaffney of Saint Louis, Mo., class of 2007, the stage manager for "Albert's Bridge";
-- Sara Gorsky of Elmhurst, Ill., class of 2007, the master electrician for both"Albert's Bridge" and "The Brides";
-- Stephanie Grady of Wheaton, Ill., class of 2007, "Bride" in "The Brides";
-- Vaughn Irving of Santa Fe, N.M., class of 2006, the master carpenter for both"Albert's Bridge" and "The Brides";
-- Jaclyn Jemc of Park Ridge, Ill., class of 2005, the director for "The Brides";
-- Warwick Johnson of Park Forest, Ill., class of 2007, "Charlie/Dave/Father" in "Albert's Bridge";
-- Loren Jones of Barrington, Ill., class of 2007, "Kate" in "Albert's Bridge";
-- Megan Keach of Downers Grove, Ill., class of 2005, the costume designer for "The Brides";
-- Nolan Kennedy of Vernon Hills, Ill., class of 2007, "Albert" in "Albert's Bridge";
-- Katie King of Arlington Heights, Ill., class of 2007, the stage manager for "The Brides";
-- Adam Lillibridge of Lakewood, Colo., class of 2006, in charge of properties for both"Albert's Bridge" and "The Brides";
-- Dale Marshall of Saint Louis, Mo., class of 2006, the lighting designer for both"Albert's Bridge" and "The Brides";
-- Emily Mastey of Cedar Lake, Ind., class of 2006, the costume designer for "Albert's Bridge";
-- Kristin Meyer of St Louis, Mo., class of 2006, the scenic designer for "Albert's Bridge";
-- Emily Monteagudo of Western Springs, Ill., class of 2006, "George/Dad" in "Albert's Bridge";
-- Brittany Morgan of Cordova, Tenn., class of 2005, "Bride" in "The Brides";
-- Justin Murphy of New Lenox, Ill., class of 2006, the scenic designer for "The Brides";
-- Bryonha Parham of Kansas City, Mo., class of 2007, "Mother/Fitch" in "Albert's Bridge";
-- Rachel Price of New Lenox, Ill., class of 2005, "Bride" in "The Brides";
-- Scott Priniski of Barrington, Ill., class of 2005, the house manager for both"Albert's Bridge" and "The Brides";
-- Nicholas Simon of Westchester, Ill., class of 2007, "Bob/Chairman" in "Albert's Bridge";
-- Julia VanderVeen of Arden, N.C., class of 2007, "Bride" in "The Brides";
-- Sarah Ziebart of Urbana, Ill., class of 2007, the hair/make-up head for "Albert's Bridge";
Ticket Information
Tickets for all Laboratory Theatre productions are $2.00 for general admission and $1.00 for students with IDs. Tickets for each production can be purchased at the McPherson Theatre Box Office during Box Office hours.
Located at 304 E. Graham St., Bloomington, the Box Office is open from 12:30-5:00 p.m. Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Tuesday 12:30-2:30 p.m., Wednesday 12:30-3:30 p.m. Tickets also may be purchased by calling McPherson Theatre at (309) 556-3232.
