February
15, 2005
Oakton Stages 'Joe Egg'
Peter Nichols' Tony Award-winning tragicomedy "Joe Egg" will be presented at Oakton, March 3-6 and March 9-13, at Studio One, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.
"Joe Egg" tells the story of two parents, Brian and Shelia, who use fantasy and humor to cope with a daughter who has cerebral palsy. The couple's marriage strains as they fabricate conversations and personality traits for a child who seems unable to communicate.
At 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, Oakton will sponsor "A Delicate Balance," a free preview lecture with director Kathleen Carot. Carot will discuss the concept of dark comedy, and how art allows audiences to absorb tragic circumstances without being horrified. The lecture will be held in the Des Plaines campus theater lobby. Free parking is available in Lot A.
Regular performances of "Joe Egg" are 8 p.m., Fridays, March 4 and 11; 8 p.m., Saturdays, March 5 and 12; 2 p.m., Sundays, March 6 and 13 and 8 p.m., Thursday, March 10.
Additional performances include a $5 preview at 8 p.m., Thursday, March 3, and a $12 matinee at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, following the free preview lecture.
Tickets are $14; $12 for students and seniors; $10 for groups of 15 or more.
To reserve tickets, call the Oakton Box Office at 847-635-1900. For group sales, contact Karol Verson at 847-635-2185.
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