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Roman Comedy Featured at Concordia University Irvine -- Seven Performances of The Brothers Menaechmus

“This classic comedy will make you laugh until you snort,” said Tony Vezner, Associate Professor of Theatre.

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Who: Concordia University Irvine’s theatre department. Written by Plautus, translated by Erich Segal, directed by Tony Vezner and produced by arrangement with Samuel French Inc.

What: Theatre performance of The Brothers Menaechmus

 

This classic Roman comedy follows a set of twins, separated when they were young,who are trying to find each other. When one twin arrives in his brother’s hometown, insanity breaks out as each is mistaken for the other by wives,girlfriends, servants and friends! This production hearkens to its classical performance roots with beautifully-crafted masks and a Roman feel while adding plenty of modern music and hijinks!

“This classic comedy will make you laugh until you snort,” said Tony Vezner, Associate Professor of Theatre.

Tickets: $15 General / $12 Students and Senior Citizens. Purchase tickets online or through the box office: [email protected] / 949.214.3418.

When: September 20, 21, 27, 28 at 7:30 pm
           September 22 and 29 at 2:00 pm

Where: Concordia University Studio Theatre,1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612

 

About Concordia University Irvine

Concordia University Irvine is a U.S. News Top Tier Regional University that prepares students for their vocations—their calling in life. CUI offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral,and adult degree programs in a beautiful Southern California location, with online and regional cohort options. Concordia’s undergraduate program is distinctive among universities in the region because of the University’s innovative and engaging Core Curriculum,and its Lutheran heritage that provides a thoughtful and caring Christian community that lives out Grace Alone. Faith AloneRead More.

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Media Contact:
Lindy Neubauer
Director of Communications
Concordia University Irvine
[email protected]
949.214.3155

                                                 

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