OPEN SPACE PRODUCTIONS 2003-2004

Productions | 2003-2004 | Department of Theatre | Grinnell College

Open Space: The Escape Tragedy Starring Harry Houdini!
by Kyle J. Schmidt '04
Directed by Elizabeth C. Lay '06
Wall Performance Lab
October 3, 7 p.m.
October 4, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

"Come one! Come all! Be the first to escape into the shocking world of Harry Houdini! Yes, that's right! Lucky you have the chance to see the WORLD PREMIERE of this exciting new one-act, where the world-renowned master of illusion will single-handedly fix the problem of the American family. Be forewarned, fare actors, this play is not for the weak of heart."

Mother	Father	Harry Houdini	Son

Open Space: The Other Shore
by Gao Xingjian
Directed by Shannon Heffernan '04
Roberts Theatre
February 20 & 21, 8 p.m.
February 22, 2 p.m.

Gao Xingjian considers his play a "training exercise" for performers. In his attempt to "expand the expressiveness of language in drama," he uses movement, speech, voice, and music to tell his mythic story of how the individual relates to the group. This play won Gao Xingjian the Nobel Peace Prize but also provoked his exile from China.