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Woyzeck ::UNL Theatre's University Theatre presents a new translation of the Georg Buchner play Woyzeck. Dr. William Grange, professor of Theatre Arts at UNL and a German Drama specialist, translated the play from the German during the summer. Grange also directs the production, which is not recommended for children. For full details, hit the press release.
Woyzeck tells the story of Franz Woyzeck, the servant of a German captain. Woyzeck leads the life of the poor in the 1800s. Considered by the upper classes, because of his lot in life, to be amoral and stupid, Woyzeck tries to think, to be a philosopher, but is chided for his attempt. In order to earn additional money, Woyzeck allows the Doctor to experiment on him. The latest test is eating nothing but peas in order to prove some unstated scientific premise. To add to his trials, Woyzeck discovers his girlfriend Marie, with whom he has had a son, is having an affair. Stripped of all humanity, Woyzeck resorts to desperate measures.
Sneak Preview: Wednesday,
October 27 at 7:30pm for $5
Show Times: October 28, 29 at 7:30pm, October
31 at 2:00 PM
and November 3, 4, 5, 6 at 7:30pm
Studio Theatre, third floor Temple Building at 12th and R Streets
Regular performance tickets are $14.00 regular, $12.00 faculty/staff and
senior citizen, $10.00 student.
Tickets are available at the Lied Center Ticket Office and one hour prior
to performance in the Studio Theatre lobby.
The Ticket Office may be reached at 472-4747 or 800-432-3231.