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Dreamwell presents Last Train to Nibroc

Last Train to Nibroc by Arlene Hutton Feb 10-12 RSVP on Facebook! and Reserve Your Tickets Today! Dreamwell Theatre presents “Last Train to Nibroc” by Arlene Hutton, February 10th, 11th and 12th at 7:30 p.m. at the Universalist Unitarian Society, 10 S. Gilbert Street in Iowa City. Rachael Lindhart directs. “Nibroc” is the first offering in Dreamwell Theatre’s 2011 season: “War and Consequence.” The play follows two young people who meet on a train in Kentucky, both facing disappointments. She expected to be married, he expected to ship off for war. Thus ensues a relationship that builds over repeated encounters between 1940 and 1943, a time of great change in America. The play is a wonderfully rich examination of the ways the two people cope and grow as human beings, both individually and together, in a time of upheaval. New York Theatre calls it a “blissfully sweet romantic play quite unlike the typical fare offered in theatres these days.” Lauren Baker and Kevin Moore star. For reservations, go to www.dreamwell.com or call...

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Dreamwell Announces 2011 Mini-Season!

War and Consequences War is like love; it always finds a way. ~ Bertolt Brecht. On the heels of our Icky-nominated “Taboo Bijou” season, Dreamwell Theatre proudly announces the 2011 season,” “War and Consequences,” an exploration of works about the stages and effects of war, from situation room to home front to front lines. The January-through-July “mini season” transitions Dreamwell to a fall-to-spring programming schedule that follows the academic year. “War and Consequences” kicks off with Last Train to Nibroc by Arlene Hutton, a love story set during World War II (and perfect for Valentines Day’s weekend.) The Associated Press calls Nibroc “…a gently charming little play, reminiscent of Thornton Wilder in its look at rustic Americans who are to be treasured for their simplicity and directness.” We have planned a special performance of this show at the Oaknoll retirement community on February 14th. The season’s April offering is David Hare’s Stuff Happens, a political (recent) history play exploring the often notorious events and decisions that led to the war in Iraq. With characters such as George Bush, Colin Powell, Tony Blair and Condoleezza Rice, this show is sure to spark discussion. The New Yorker calls it “an exhilarating account of the genesis of the current war in Iraq.” In June, Dreamwell ventures into the “vastly fields of France” – and our first-ever Shakepeare – with an imaginative re-telling...

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Last Train to Nibroc Auditions, Dec 17th and 18th

Dreamwell Theatre will hold auditions for Last Train to Nibroc by Arlene Hutton at the Iowa City Public Library Friday, December 17th, from 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, December 18th, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The play is the first offering in Dreamwell Theatre’s 2011 season: “War and Consequence.” Performances are February 10th through 12th at the Unitarian Universalist Society, 10 S. Gilbert St. in Iowa City with an added performance at Oaknoll on February 13th. A copy of the play is on reserve at the Iowa City Public Library. Rachael Lindhart directs. The play follows two young people who meet on a train in Kentucky, both facing disappointments. She expected to be married, he expected to ship off for war. Thus ensues a relationship that builds over repeated encounters between 1940 and 1943, a time of great change in America. The play is a wonderfully rich examination of the ways the two people cope and grow as human beings, both individually and together, in a time of upheaval.  New York Theatre calls it a “blissfully sweet romantic play quite unlike the typical fare offered in theatres these days.” Wonderful parts for two young actors (one male, one female, both 20’s). Actors will be asked to read from the script in pairs. Rehearsals, will begin around January 5th (with a flexible schedule).  For additional information...

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