Located in a bustling brothel, “The Hostage”, written by Brendan Behan, follows an eclectic cast of prostitutes, war heroes, and an assortment of other eccentric characters. These unique personalities combine to create a vivid comedy.

Walking into the theater, one immediately becomes immersed in the characters’ world as they bustling about their daily life, coming

In Baker Center, tucked behind the escalators piled with people ascending to classes, there lies a hidden diamond in the rough of history. Appearing abandoned, the tiny room with white and black art may not catch the eye, but another look can prove enlightening.

Pink flamingos and vodka are her best friends. Beer, sports and chili are his. The trailer is their trophy home. Anne Marie and Darrel play mom and dad in this hilarious satire of an Appalachian family, “Strike!,” with showings at ARTS/West May 19-20 at 8 p.m.

The Ohio University School of Theater gave a modern makeover in its preview of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” marvelously adapting the material to the sea change but leaving the audience somewhat lost in translation.
Keeping the setting of the classic comedy but altering the appearance and behavior of the characters, director Andy Felt and his crew took [...]

The Ohio University School of Opera will tell a tale of family squabbles, unwanted romance and a charismatic “trickster” in this weekend’s performance of Puccini’s one-act play, “Gianni Schicchi.”

Written by Giacomo Puccini and directed by professors Richard Crist and Steven Huang, “Gianni Schicchi” is based on the well-known “Dante’s Inferno.” The setting is in an elaborate bedchamber in Florence in 1299, when a wealthy aristocrat named Buoso Donati, played by Peter Jarjisian, has just passed away on his deathbed. Stricken with grief, the family members of Donati surround his bedside, wiping away tears and kneeling in prayer.