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COLLEGE OF ARTS & HUMANITIES BONNIE IRWIN, DEAN I PATRICIA POULTER, ASSOCIATE DEAN

DWIGHT VAUGHT, ASSISTANT DEAN

UNIVERSITY THEATRE STAFF

Professors Jean Wolski, Interim Chair Karen Eisenhour David Wolski

Associate Professo> Christopher J. Mitchell

Assistant Professor Nick Shaw Jeff Tangeman

Instructors Mary Yarbrough

Specialists Rhianon Harvey Tom Hawk

OHice Manager Damita K. Lewis

Professors Emeritus Clarence Blanchette

Jerry Eisenhour

John T. Oertling

Doudna Fine Arts Center StaH Dwight Vaught, Director Dan Crews, Special Arrangements & Promotions Dennis Malak, Events Coordinator Dan Crews, Patron Services

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TRANSLATIONS BY

BRIAN FRIEL

DIRECTED BY JEAN K. WOLSKI

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

NOVEMBER 12,13,15,16 7PM

NOVEMBER 14 2 PM

2010

THE BLACK BOX DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER

TRANSLATIONS Director ..................................................................................... Jean K. Wolski

Scenic Design .............................................................................. David Wolski

Costume Design+ ................................................................. Elyse Waggoner* *

Lighting Design ............................................................................ David Wolski

Sound Desig .............................................................. .Jean and David Wolski

+supervised by Karen Eisenhour

Cast Manus ..................................................................................... Jason Rutkowski

Sarah ................................................................................... Dominique Tolbert

Jimmy Jack .................................................................................. David Wolski

Maire ......................................................................................... .Julie Zielinski

Doalty ......................................................................................... Ryan McCain

Bridget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katy Kruzic

Hugh ...................................................................................... Tom Michael* * *

Owen .................................................................................... Alex Truccano**

Captain Lancey .................................................................................. Tim Tholl

Lieutenant Yolland ......................................................................... Grant Molen

*Indicates membership in Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Alpha Zeta Cast, Honorary Dramatic Society at Eastern Illinois University

* *Theatre Arts Scholarship Recipient

TRANSLATIONS The action takes place in a hedge-school in the townland of Baile Beag/ballybeg, an irish

speaking community in County Donegal.

ACT I SCENE 7

AN AFTERNOON IN lATE AUGUST 1833

SCENE 2 LA TE AFTERNOON, A FEW DAYS lATER

- 1 5 MINUTE INTERMISSION -

ACT" SCENE 7

THE FOLLOWING NIGHT

SCENE 2 THE EVENING OF THE FOLLOWING DAY

Director

Dr. Wolski has been teaching theatre for over thirty years and has been a member of Eastern's faculty since 1993. As an undergraduate, she double majored in Music and Theatre at the University of Northern Iowa. She earned her Master's degree from the University of Iowa in Performance Studies, with an emphasis in Voice and Movement, and her Ph.D. from Michigan State University in Children's Theatre and Creative Dramatics. She is active in the Association of Theatre Movement Educators, serving as editor for the biannual newsletter, ATME News, as a board member for the new ATME digital kinetic journal, and working as a mentor for new movement faculty across the country. Dr. Wolski has worked as a director and/or choreogra­pher on numerous productions including Cole, As You Like It, Wiley and the Hairy Man, Dancing at Lughnasa, La Histoire du Soldat, Medea and Step on a Crack. When not at the theatre, she can be found in tap class, exploring lighthouses, at Michigan State sporting events, or, whenever possible, in Ireland.

Stage Manager

Amber Nail is a Senior Theatre Arts major from Centralia, IL. She has been involved in many productions while at EIU including Stage Manager for Fiddler on the Roof in Spring 2009. Amber has a Talented Student Award for working in the Costume Shop and is a member of Alpha Psi Omega. She would like to thank God and her family for their on-going support and Viki Loomis for introducing her to theatre.

Manus - Jason Rutkowski is a Junior Theatre Arts major from Streamwood, II. This is Jason's debut to the EIU Stage although he has stage experience from previous schools. He would like to thank his parents and his sister, Nicole, for their support.

Sarah - Dominique Tolbert is a Freshman Theatre Arts/Art major with Teacher Certification. This is her debut to EIU Theatre although she has high school directing experience. She states, "God is the best guidance in my life. My family is my blessing and my friends are my biggest laughter in life."

Jimmy Jack - David Wolski is a professor of Theatre Arts and lighting/scenic designer. He was last seen on the EI U stage in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. He'd like to thank Jean for this opportunity, but asks, "Why am I always playing old men?" He'd also like to thank his parents and the cast and crew of Translations for their support.

Maire - Julie Zielinski is a Sophomore Theatre Arts major from Oak Forest, IL. This is her debut performance on the EIU stage although she has performed in several plays at Millikin University and in her hometown. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support and Maureen Kelly for always believing in her.

Doalty - Ryan McCain is a Sophomore Theatre Arts Tech major from Palatine, IL and has previous performed on the EIU stage as Old Man Strong in Uri net ­own, The Musical, Nachum in Fiddler on the Roof and Ferdinand in The Tem­pest. He would like to thank Susannah Kist, his very supportive family, and the gentlemen of Sigma Alpha Epsilon!

Bridget - Katy Kruzic is a Senior Theatre Arts major from Plainfield, II. She was last seen in The Tempest and Incorruptibles. She is a member of Hello Dali, EIU's improv comedy troupe and recently participated in a workshop at iO (Improv Olympics) in Chicago. She would like to thank her loving parents and her roommates who put up with her.

Hugh - Tom Michael is a Senior Theatre Arts major fro m Salem, IL. To m was last seen in Urinetown, The Musical and was cast in last spring's musical, Fiddler on the Roof and The Tempest. He is an officer of Alpha Psi Omega and a recipi­ent of the Talented Student Award for the Scene Shop. He would like to thank his family for putting up with him.

Owen - Alex Truccano is a Freshman Theatre Arts Major fro m Highland, IL. This is Alex's debut to the EIU stage. He was last seen in Edwardsville's Fine Arts Theatre production of Pippin. He is a recipient of the Excellence in Fine Arts award in the EIU Theatre Dept.

Captain Lancey - Tim Tholl, a Lockport, IL native, is a Senior Theatre Arts major. He previously appeared on the EIU stage in Urinetown, The Musical; Fiddler on the Roof; The Tempest; and received an Irene Ryan no mination for his portrayal of Jason in Medea. He is a member of Hello Dali Improv troupe. He would like to thank his family, friends, professors, and especially David Wolski for being a hoss.

Lieutenant Yolland - Grant Molen, a Sophomore Theatre Arts major from Taylorville, IL, first debuted on the EI U stage as Mike in The Love Course. Since then he has appeared in the spring production of Incorruptible, and most re­cently played Hot Blades Harry in Urinetown, The Musical. He is a member of the Hello Dali Improv troupe and is a recipient of an Honors College Continuing Student Scholarship.

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PRODUCTION STAFF Technical Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Wolski Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nora Euker* * * Dramaturg+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shel ly Hanson** House Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaitlyn Conrad* Patron Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Crews Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Anderson * *, Dan Crews, El lie Sternaman, El izabeth T urrisi +supervised by Christopher J. Mitchel l

TECHNICAL STAFF Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Nail*** Master Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Wolski LBO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Wilson * SBO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Molly Manhart* * Costume Shop Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Eisenhour Costumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rhianon Harvey Scene Shop Foreman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Hawk Sound Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Wolski

SUPPORT STAFF Set Construction Crew ................................... Josh Anderson, Rebecca Berkowicz*,

Tony Boyd * , Anna Broughton, Nora Euker, Jacob Foster, Tom Hawk, Taylor Larson, Mol ly Manhart, Dijon Marshal l , Tom Michael, Jason

Rutowski, Alex Truccano, Dory Wil liams, Julie Zielinski, David Wolski Lighting Execution ............... Ashley Corbett, Mol ly Manhart, Julie Zielinski, David Wolski Props Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nora Euker Costume Construction Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gianni Adorno, Caitlin Bieda*, Karen

Eisenhour, Tiffanie Haisma, Ree Harvey, Katy Hawley* *, Jenny Holdefer, Katy Kruzic, Kendra Landis, Amber Nail ,

Janee Seals, Lareasa Smith, Emily Thompson**, Elyse Waggoner Costume Running Crew Head ....................................................... Gianni Adorno Costume Running Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caitlin Bieda, Tony Boyd, Andrew Swanson

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tom Hawk

Stavroula Sparagis Barry Houser

The Historical Background of Translations

For hundreds of years, Ireland has experienced a yo-yoing shift of power, with warfare and politics leaving deep memories in the people's history. As you enter the world of Translations, the charac­ters are trying to survive in an Ireland where politics, agricultural stress, and forced changes to their culture greatly affect their attitude and behavior. In the 1830s, the country still had an "image" of being backward �d difficult, but was expected to be loyal to British Parliament.

The Act of Union of 1800 transferred all political power to London, taking away native control of the country. Facing wars with France, Britain pushed for this Union out of self-interest. In addition, Irish Catholics had almost no say in government ruling. Conflict between Catholics and Protestants grew as Catholics demanded more political rights and equality. Catholics (the vast majority of Ireland's population) and Presbyterians had to pay tithes to the Anglican Church of Ireland. The Catholic population followed the campaigning of Daniel O' Connell, who embarked on a non-par­liamentary campaign for emancipation without the use of violence or questioning the government. His profound impact on Catholics of all classes is evident in the character Maire's enthusiasm for his beliefs.

Rising population, which grew from 5 million in 1800 to over 8 million in 1841, and the lack of sufficient good farming land forced up the rents, affecting many of the already poor and border­line starving. Farming methods were outdated and would not be changed until AFTER the Potato Famine in the 1840s, which resulted in over a million deaths. Immigration was an option for some, whose family farmlands were too small to be divided up between sons.

Hedge schools, "community" schools created mainly from rural poverty and lack of resources had a long tradition of teaching grammar, Latin, math, and other subjects to those who were unable to attend national schools. As commerce and interaction with the outside world grew, an education became essential to be a successful merchant or escape the agricultural society. But in 1830, when the first "national" schools (funded by the government) started to be built around the country, it caused the decline of hedge schools and a shift in Ireland's cultural tradition.

All this turmoil was bubbling under the surface, and was often later called "The Irish Question" by the British but was not really being addressed by the government. Instead, the British Government was creating " Public Works" programs, like the building of roads or like in Translations, creating "accurate" and thoroughly English maps of Ireland's countryside. Major Thomas Colby, who cre­ated an extensive mapping of England's countryside, was sent with all of his staff to a place most of Britain knew little about and had a language few could speak.

Shelly Hanson

An Evening of Student Directed One-Acts

December 3 & 4 7 pm December 5 2 pm

The Black Box

The Informer by Bertolt Brecht Directed by Shelly Hanson

Written in the playwright's signature detached style, the short drama unfolds as a husband and wife wait in growing terror that their son, a member of the Hitler Youth, will betray them.

Sorry, Wrong Number by Lucille Fletcher Directed by Jacob Foster

A mystery thriller, the tale of a neurotic invalid, whose only contact with the outside world is her phone. Over this, one night, because of a crossed wire, she hears plans for a murder, which turns out to oe her own.

27 Wagons full of Cotton by Tennessee Williams Directed by Ashley Corbett

In order to boost his own cotton ginning business, Jake Meighan sets the local Syndicate Plantation ablaze. The superintendent of the Plantation sends over 27 wagons of cotton for ginning, and turns aside his suspicions that Jake is the arsonist in exchange for apparent sexual favors from Jake's wife, Flora.

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The Kennedy Center THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival" XLIII

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education; Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation; The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E.

Bernstein; the Kennedy Center Corporate Fund; and the National Committee for the Performing Arts.

This production is entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The aims of this national theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college-level theater production. To this end, each production entered is eligible for a response by a regional KCACTF

representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in KCACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants and awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics at both the regional and national levels.

Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for inclusion at the KCACTF regional festival and can also be considered for invitation to the KCACTF national festival at the John F. Kennedy

Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC in the spring of 20 11.

Last year more than 1,300 productions were entered in the KCACTF involving more than 200,000 students nationwide. By entering this production, our theater department is sharing in the KCACTF goals to recognize, reward, and celebrate the exemplary work produced in college and university theaters across the nation.

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DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER TH EATR E ARTS DE PARTME NT

2010-2011 SEASON OF PLAYS

FALL 20 1 0 SPRING 20 1 1

Open Auditions,,Jor Fall performances. Register in Movehlent Studio, DFAC 1080 August 30 6 pm

Open Auditions for Spring performances. Register in Movement Studio, DFAC 1080

Urinetown The Theatre October 15,16,18,19 October 17

7 pm 2 pm

Translations The Black Box November 12, 13, 15, 16 November 14

Student Directed One-Acts The Black Box December 3A December 5

6th Annual Dept. of Theatre Arts Undergraduate Research Symposium Movement Studio

7 pm 2 pm

7 pm 2 pm

December 8 7 pm

January 20 6 pm

9th Annual New Works Play Reading Movement Studio January 19

Tartuffe The Black Box March 4,5,7,8 March 6

Noises Off The Theatre April 15,16, 18, 19 April 17

7 pm

7 pm 2 pm

7 pm 2 pm

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