School of Theatre and Dance presents Mary Stuart
Saturday, October 12, 2024 2 PM to 1:37 PM
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200 University Circle, DeKalb, IL 60115
Written by Fredrich Schiller
Directed by Bethany Mangum-Oles
"This powerful psychological drama deals with political and spiritual conflict between Elizabeth I of England and Mary, Queen of Scots. Set in the days before Mary’s execution for treason, with a focus on the two royal antagonists’ personal and political conflicts—Mary a loving idealist with an intuitive heart, Elizabeth a cold, calculating, power-hungry realist." -- Playwrights Canada Press
Friedrich Schiller’s Mary Stuart, which deals with the conflict between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots in the days leading up to Mary’s execution, is the first production in the NIU School of Theatre and Dance’s 2024-2025 season.
“I fell in love with this play when I first read it,” Mangum-Oles wrote in her director’s notes for the show. “I knew I wanted to work on it in some way; not only for the fantastic roles for womxn but because of the parallels in our current reality. One thing I didn’t expect from the play was the peace I felt from the queens standing in their convictions. The strength and bravery it takes to stand in them fully and unapologetically is enormous. May we all search for that.”
There will be a talkback after the performance Saturday, October 5 moderated by Kay Martinovich, assistant professor and head of BFA acting, with members of the cast and crew. The moderator will speak with the production team, and there will also be an opportunity for questions from the audience. Talkbacks typically run 20-30 minutes.
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