June 22, 2005 -- The University of Wyoming's Snowy Range Summer Theatre and Dance
Festival continues with Yasmina Reza's one-act comedy about the follies of art and
friendship.
"Art," directed by Andrew M. Segal, runs July 5-9 at 7:30 p.m. in the UW Fine Arts
Studio Theatre. Tickets are $10 per person, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. For
tickets and information call (307) 766-6666 or visit the Web page at www.uwyo.edu/finearts.
The play features three old friends who fight over the value of an expensive, seemingly
all-white painting one of them has purchased. Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best
Play, "Art" debuted 1994 in Paris, has been translated into more than 20 languages
and has had successful runs from London's West End to Broadway. The production also
is a favorite among performers, such as actors Albert Finney, George Wendt, Judd Hirsch
and Alan Alda.
The UW production features actors Michael Boatman, "Carter" from ABC Television's
"Spin City," whose credits range from Broadway, television and film productions; John
Mayer, an actor, director and an associate professor at California State University-Stanislaus;
and Wolf J. Sherrill, a UW assistant professor of acting. Before coming to UW, Wolf
performed in regional and repertory companies, taught, and did commercial work.
Segal is the guest director. He has performed from Montana to Broadway and also co-founded
Youth Opportunities Unlimited and WindRiver Productions.
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2005