PERFORMANCES:
March 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 @ 8:00 p.m.
March 14 @ 2:00 p.m.
PRICES:
Students (Loyola & Non-Loyola)/Loyola Faculty & Staff/Seniors $8
General $12
Group Rates are available
BOX OFFICE PHONE: (504) 865-2074 EMAIL: tickets@loyno.edu
THEATRE ARTS MAJOR/MINOR RESERVATIONS PHONE: (504) 865-2575 EMAIL: mrharris@loyno.edu
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Come see what humanity lies in the heart of a dog. More fun than a town hall meeting!
In ''Heart of a Dog,'' an up-to-date, highly theatrical and very funny adaptation of Bulgakov's classic by Frank Galati, Loyola University Department of Theatre Arts & Dance 2009-2010 mainstage presents , Professor Preobrajensky is a ...Read More
PERFORMANCES:
March 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 @ 8:00 p.m.
March 14 @ 2:00 p.m.
PRICES:
Students (Loyola & Non-Loyola)/Loyola Faculty & Staff/Seniors $8
General $12
Group Rates are available
BOX OFFICE PHONE: (504) 865-2074 EMAIL: tickets@loyno.edu
THEATRE ARTS MAJOR/MINOR RESERVATIONS PHONE: (504) 865-2575 EMAIL: mrharris@loyno.edu
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Come see what humanity lies in the heart of a dog. More fun than a town hall meeting!
In ''Heart of a Dog,'' an up-to-date, highly theatrical and very funny adaptation of Bulgakov's classic by Frank Galati, Loyola University Department of Theatre Arts & Dance 2009-2010 mainstage presents , Professor Preobrajensky is a ''rejuvenation'' specialist who has made a successful career of restoring sexual prowess to an aging bourgeoisie. Written as a reaction to the socialist revolution, this wonderfully witty and amusing 1920’s Russian comedy is brought to the Loyola stage by director Benjamin Clement.
Heart of a Dog is simply hilarious. One evening with aspirations of scientific greatness the Professor lures home a stray dog to be his latest test subject. The dog, like the proletariat, will put up with anything as long as his stomach is full. Then one day, the Professor transplants human testes and pituitary gland into Sharik, the dog. Sharik loses his hair and tail becoming Sharikov, the human, with a consuming taste for vodka, chasing women and politics.
Bulgakov was well on his way to being a best selling author and playwright but his criticisms of the Soviet regime banned his works from publication. Heart of a Dog, denied publication in Russia for 40 years, takes issue with a housing crisis, healthcare reform and what it means to be human. “The story will feel amazingly current as the American landscape continues to discuss the new political climate, socialized medicine and the incredible advances in genetic engineering that have led to a 2009 Louisiana law enacted to ban animal/human hybrids” commented Clement. “The production will up the amperage on physical comedy while honoring the question ‘what makes a man-nature vs. nurture’.”
Proceeds from every ticket purchased during the run will go directly to the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LA/SPCA). The LA/SPCA is a private non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of animal suffering. As a result of Hurricane Katrina their shelter on Japonica Street was destroyed and infrastructure crushed. Their temporary shelter is far from ideal and presents a daily challenge for the staff and most certainly the animals that are sheltered there. Their daily work situation is fraught with challenges, but the dedicated staff carries on with enthusiasm and hope nonetheless.
There is an adage that says hardship builds character. We hope the hardships, and more importantly, the hardships the animals in our community have endured will build an improved animal ethic. Loyola University is dedicated to helping the animals find a home and have a better life.
Come see Heart of a Dog and help the LA/SPCA. A portion of all tickets sales will go directly to the LA/SPCA!
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