The University of 91�Թ�’s (FTT) will present “Light Up The Sky” by Moss Hart. Directed by FTT faculty member , the play runs in the Decio Mainstage Theatre of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. April 17 through 21 (Tuesday through Saturday), with a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. April 22 (Sunday).

“Light Up The Sky” (1948) is the last play written by Pulitzer Prize winner Hart. This backstage tale takes a jaundiced view of the theatrical archetypes: the arrogant director, the diva leading lady, the seen-it-all-before mother and the naïve new writer. Add a Shriners’ convention and you have the recipe for a madcap evening in and about the theater. Fast-paced and full of reversals of fortune and shifts in power, this entertaining comedy is perfect for families and groups of all ages.

Tickets can be purchased online at or by calling the ticket office at 574-631-2800. Prices are $15 for the general public; $12 for faculty, staff and seniors; and $7 for all students.

Contact: Kevin Dreyer, 574-631-5959, kdreyer@nd.edu

The University of 91�Թ�’s (FTT) will present “” by Griselda Gambaro in 10 performances beginning Feb. 23 (Thursday).

Directed by FTT faculty , the play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 23, 24, 25, 28 and 29 (Thursday through Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday), and March 1, 2 and 3 (Thursday through Saturday) with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 and March 4 (Sundays) in the Philbin Studio Theatre of the .

“Antígona Furiosa” (1986) is a re-shaping and re-telling of the Antigone story against the background of Argentina’s “Dirty War,” during which 9,000 to 30,000 people were interrogated and disappeared.

During an interview in 1998, Gambaro had this to say about her work: “I knew I was going to subvert Sophocles’ idea, in that I was going to speak with the voice of the Latin American woman and through the voices of so many women in my country who have done the exact same thing as Antigone, who disobeyed Creon’s order and threw a handful of dirt over her brother’s body, enough to uphold the tradition of an honorable burial for the dead. Antigone is every one of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo who have paid for their disobedience with their lives.”

Tickets can be purchased online at or by calling the ticket office at 574-631-2800. Admission is $15 for the general public; $12 for faculty, staff and seniors; and $7 for students.

Contact: Kevin Dreyer, 574-631-5959, kdreyer@nd.edu

The University of 91�Թ�’s Department of Film, Television, and Theatre (FTT) will present Mary Zimmerman’s drama “The Secret in the Wings” Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances on Oct. 1, 2, and 9 at 2:30 p.m., in the Philbin Studio Theatre of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

Directed by , FTT’s head of acting and directing, “The Secret in the Wings” weaves together a number of short fairy tales through different means of storytelling. Nimala Nataraj of SF Station says Zimmerman “presents a captivating rendition of lesser know European fairy tales that takes viewers on a hypnotic voyage into the murky underbelly of human impulses. Slicing up these stories and enmeshing them in a framework that quickly dissolves and makes the border between storyteller and tale indistinct, Zimmerman opts for an arrangement that makes the entire stage glow with prescience.”

Tickets can be purchased online at , or by calling the ticket office at 574-631-2800. Prices are $15 for the general public, $12 for faculty, staff and seniors, and $7 for all students. This show includes mature content.

For more information on FTT’s theater season, click .

Contact: Kevin Dreyer, 574-631-5959, kdreyer@nd.edu.

The University of 91�Թ�’s Department of Film, Television, and Theatre professor Christine Becker has received the 2011 Michael Nelson Prize for Work in Media and History from the International Association for Media and History (IAMHIST). Becker will be honored for her book, “It’s the Pictures that Got Small: Hollywood Film Stars on 1950’s Television” (Wesleyan University Press, 2009) at the IAMHIST Conference being held from July 6-10 in Copenhagen, Denmark. In addition, Becker will present a plenary lecture.

According to IAMHIST, “This biennial prize is awarded to the book, radio or television program or series, film, DVD, CD-ROM, or URL making the best contribution on the subject of media and history, which has been published or shown in the preceding two years. The prize is dedicated to Michael Nelson, whose passion for media and journalism inspired IAMHIST throughout the years.”

Becker’s publisher, Wesleyan University Press, states that, “… the book addresses how the interplay between television and film in the 1950s transformed television production and programming, affected the careers of countless film actors, and challenged the traditional mechanisms of the Hollywood star system. This groundbreaking study asks why certain film stars crossed over to television while others did not, why some succeeded in the new medium and others failed, and how the presence of film stars shaped the nature of certain television genres. Using extensive primary source material and new archival research, Becker argues that the early film-to-television crossover turned traditional myths of star-making inside out, fundamentally altering the standard workings of the Hollywood star system.”

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The (NDSF) will present “Pericles” by William Shakespeare as part of the 2011 International Youth Arts Festival from July 3 through 11 near London at the Rose Theatre Studio in Kingston upon Thames, England.

Directed by NDSF Ryan Producing Artistic Director , the production features an international cast and crew. Two students from 91�Թ�’s , Nicholas Brandt and Carolyn Demanelis, will participate in the production as well.

Brandt and Demanelis both received special travel awards from the .

“It’s certainly an honor to be invited to join such a wonderful collection of international artists,” said Skelton. “This production marks our entrance onto the world stage, brings increased recognition of our unique program and the University’s interest in promoting its leadership in the arts.”

The generously provided additional funding for this production.

The International Youth Arts Festival, in its third year of operation, shares and produces extraordinarily high caliber work in a variety of art forms. The NDSF is one component of that also includes the McMeel Family Chair in Shakespeare Studies and . Its mission is to establish the University nationally and internationally as a center for the study of Shakespeare in performance.

For performance and ticket information, click .

Contact: Kevin Dreyer, 574-631-5959, kdreyer@nd.edu

“The Elect," a documentary by University of 91�Թ� undergraduates Erin Zacek and Dan Moore, has been selected to screen at the prestigious Los Angeles Film Festival. Chosen from more than 5,000 submissions, the film was one of roughly 200 features, shorts and music videos, representing more than 30 countries, that make up the main body of the festival which screens at various Los Angeles venues June 16 to 26. The 20-minute film will compete in the Short Film category.

“The Elect” is an unflinching look inside the daily lives of the members of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan., whose mantra, “God Hates America,” has made them perhaps the most hated church in the country. Zacek and Moore, both seniors, produced the film during fall 2010, as a class project in the Documentary Video Production course taught by faculty member in the .

Now in its 17th year, the , presented by the Los Angeles Times, is widely recognized as a world-class event, showcasing the best in new American and international cinema and providing the movie-loving public with access to some of the most critically acclaimed filmmakers, film industry professionals, and emerging talent from around the world.

Contact: Ted Mandell, tmandell@nd.edu, 574-298-5310

The University of 91�Թ� (FTT) will host the fifth annual 91�Թ� Undergraduate Film and Television Conference (formerly the Midwest Undergraduate Film and Television Conference) April 1 and 2 (Friday and Saturday) in the Browning Cinema of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

The conference offers undergraduate students throughout the United States and Canada the opportunity to present papers representing their best work in film and television studies. Students will deliver papers on film and television history, criticism and theory.

Panel topics include elements of genre, the role of the auteur, sound, gender, fandom, the African presence in cinema, television, and the effect of technological advancement on the cinematic arts. Jay Beck, assistant professor at Carleton College, will give the keynote address on global sound studies and the international trend of filmmakers to dispense with non-digetic scores in favor of carefully detailed soundscapes.

The Conference is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the .

Contact: Aaron Magnan-Park, Magnan-Park.1@nd.edu, 574-631-8806

The University of 91�Թ� (FTT), in partnership with the , will present William Shakespeare’s “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” April 5 to 10 (Tuesday to Sunday) in the Decio Mainstage Theatre of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

Directed by Donald Carrier (Stratford Shakespeare Festival, The Old Globe Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), the play is the first collaboration between FTT and the 91�Թ� Shakespeare Festival.

Love might make the world go ‘round, but Shakespeare never promises it will be an easy ride. In this classic tale, two young men travel to Milan and fall in love with the same woman. Thus begins a tale of friendship and romance in one of the Bard’s earliest and most lyrical comedies. Witty servants, outlaw kings, disguised maidens, and one very ill-behaved dog add to the mix as the two gentlemen seek to the win the hand of the fairest woman in the land.

Tickets are available online or by calling the ticket office at 574-631-2800. Admission is $15 for the general public, $12 for faculty, staff and seniors, and $10 for all students. A complete schedule of performances and ticket information are available at .

Contact: Donald Carrier, 310-779-6897, donaldcarrier@gmail
From: Chris Sopczynski, Department of Film, Television, and Theatre

The University of 91�Թ�’s , and will host “Films and Faith Weekend” on Feb. 25 and 26 in the Browning Cinema. This year’s festival theme is interfaith and feature films including “Vision – from the Life if Hildegard von Bingen,” Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.; “Ajami,” Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m., and “A Serious Man,” Feb. 26 at 9:30 p.m.

“Vision – from the Life if Hildegard von Bingen” tells the story of Benedictine nun Hildegard von Bingen, accomplished writer, musician and scientist, who drew from her visions of God to command and advance the role of women within the Church in the 12th century. “Ajami” explores an Israeli community in which Palestinians, Israeli Arabs,

Christians and Jews try to coexist in a powerful drama that examines the intersecting lives of its diverse residents. “A Serious Man” is the Coen Brothers’ story of a physics professor who seeks out his rabbi for answers after his wife suddenly demands a divorce.

Tickets are $6 for the general public, $5 for faculty and staff, $4 for seniors and $3 for children and students. They can be purchased at the ticket office, by calling 574-631-2800 or online at .

Contact: Chris Sopczynski, 574-631-0457, csopczyn@nd.edu

The University of 91�Թ�’s , , and will present The Tournées Festival, a showcase of five of today’s internationally recognized and celebrated French films, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 28 in the Browning Cinema of the University’s .

Scheduled films are:

• “Paris” (2008) – Sept. 30 (Thursday), 7 p.m.

• “Séraphine” (2008) – Oct. 14 (Thursday), 6:30 p.m.

• “Welcome” (2008) – Oct. 14 (Thursday), 9:30 p.m.

• “Home” (2007) – Oct. 21 (Thursday), 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.

• “C’est dur d’être aimé par des cons (It’s Hard Being Loved By Jerks)” (2008) – Oct. 28 (Thursday), 6:30 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased online at or by calling the ticket office at 574-631-2800. Prices are $6 for the general public, $4 for seniors and $3 for all students.

The Tournées Festival is made possible with the support of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, French Ministry of Culture, Florence Gould Foundation, Grand Marnier Foundation and Highbrow Entertainment.

The University of 91�Թ�’s will present four plays in its 2010-11 theater season, beginning Sept. 30 (Thursday) with “The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)” by Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor and additional material by Matthew Croke.

The play takes a condensed and humorous look at the best-selling book in history. Performance dates are Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 3 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Oct. 5 to 8 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 10 at 2:30 p.m.

The remaining plays of FTT theater season are:

• “Boy Gets Girl” by Rebecca Gilman – This thriller addresses the adult dating scene and when pursuit crosses the line to stalking. It will be performed on Nov. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 14 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Nov 16 to 20 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 21 at 2:30 p.m.

• “Proof” by David Auburn – This story explores the link between genius, madness and human relationships and how they can be as difficult and uncertain as establishing a mathematical proof. It will be performed Feb. 17 to 19 at 7:30 pm., Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m., Feb. 22 to 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb 27 at 2:30 p.m.

• “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” by William Shakespeare – In partnership with the , this tale of friendship and romance is one of the Bard’s earliest and most lyrical comedies and will be performed Apr. 5 to 9 at 7:30 p.m., and Apr. 10 at 2:30 p.m.

For ticket information contact the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Ticket Office at 574-631-2800 or online. Theater subscriptions are now discounted at 50 percent off and purchasers are eligible for a reduced-price ticket to the upcoming Actors From The London Stage presentation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream “ by William Shakespeare.