Bringing a modern voice to FUENTE OVEJUNA

School of Communication junior Kori Alston and MFA Directing Candidate Susan E. Bowen discuss their ambitious and exciting project of creating an original adaptation of Lope de Vega's Spanish Golden Age drama that resonates with today's modern audience.

ABOUT THE SHOW
In the midst of a dynastic power struggle for the crown of Castile, military commander Fernán Gómez returns victorious from battle to the small rural town of Fuente Ovejuna, where his acts of violence soon extend beyond the battlefield. The villagers repeatedly endure the Commander’s violation of their honor, until one day he goes too far – kidnapping the mayor’s daughter, Laurencia, and her fiancé on their wedding day. After making a daring escape, Laurencia galvanizes the town to finally extract their revenge but authorities are swiftly sent in to punish the offenders. In a show of solidarity, the villagers thwart their inquisitors and declare their loyalty to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in this Spanish Golden Age drama that remains a rallying cry for communal courage.

Apr. 21 – 30, 2017 // Ethel M. Barber Theater
By Lope de Vega // Adapted by Kori Alston & Susan E. Bowen
Directed by Susan E. Bowen

Adult $25
Seniors (62+) $22
Area Educator $22
NU Faculty/Staff $20
Full-Time Student $10
NU Student $6/Adv. $10/Door

April 21 - 30
7:30PM THUR, FRI, SAT
2:00PM SUN

Post-show discussion on Thursday, April 27.

Please be advised this production contains strong language and mature content.

Box Office: 847-491-7282 // WIRTZ.NORTHWESTERN.EDU

Video: Stephen J. Lewis, SouthPaw Video Productions
Scenic Designer: Michelle Lilly
Costume Designer: Sanja Manakoski
Lighting Designer: Sara Gosses
Sound Designer: Kevin O'Donnell