March 2008 News Releases
- 3-26 Play 'Keely And Du' Wraps Up SWIC Herstory Celebration
- 3-20 Make Plans To Attend The 2008 Mystery Dinner Theater At SWIC
- 3-7 Paralympic Champion, Motivational Speaker Comes To SWIC
PLAY 'KEELY AND DU' WRAPS UP SWIC HERSTORY CELEBRATION
The final event of Herstory 2008 will be the play "Keely and Du." This event debuts 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 1 in the Performing Arts Room at the Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus, 500 W. South Fourth St. Also, the play will show at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 3 through Saturday, April 5 at the Southwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus Theatre, 2500 Carlyle Ave.
The show is free an open to the public.
This thought-provoking play, "Keely and Du," explores contrasting beliefs surrounding right-to-life issues, though it does not take sides. The story follows the relationship that develops between a pregnant woman and the right-to-life activist who keeps watch over her after she's abducted by the organization that wants her to carry the baby full term following a rape.
Playwright Jane Martin develops an unlikely bond between Keely and Du. The show focuses on how people manage to care about one another, as in this case, despite conflicting ideological views, and how strong feelings about ideology can lead someone to strong actions.
"Through her words and the play's action, Martin explores an important topic in American society," notes Director Jeff Blue. "What makes this play so special is its focus on the gray areas of right to life issues and humanity. It is a powerful story."
This production deals with adult subject matter. The show includes strong language and graphic violence. It is not suitable for children.
For more information, contact Jeff Blue, Theatre manager, at 618-235-2700, ext. 5451.
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND THE 2008 MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE AT SWIC
Fancy yourself to be Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple or Inspector Clouseau, or just want something fun to do? If so, then get your tickets for the April 11 Mystery Dinner Theatre at the Southwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave.
Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. in the campus' Café.
The production is a mystery spoof based on the concept of King Arthur, Camelot and the Knights of the Roundtable. Individuals may be called upon to play a part in the show if they wish to participate.
Tickets are $20 per person and include a buffet dinner and the show. Dinner features appetizers, salad, carved beef brisket, stuffed chicken breast, cheese tortellini in cream sauce, mixed vegetable medley, roasted potatoes, dinner rolls and dessert.
Advance tickets are required. Get yours today at the College Activities office, 618-235-2700, ext. 5561, or toll free in Illinois at 800-222-5131, ext. 6640.
PARALYMPIC CHAMPION, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER COMES TO SWIC
Nationally known Paralympic athlete Al Mead will take center stage at the Southwestern Illinois College annual Student Transition Day and Disabilities Awareness Program. This SWIC Special Services Center event will begin at 8:30 a.m., with Mead speaking at 10:35 a.m., Wednesday, March 26 at the SWIC Belleville Campus Varsity Gym, 2500 Carlyle Ave.
Mead uses his experiences as a gold medal Paralympic champion athlete to inspire and motivate. In 1968, nine-year-old Mead lost his left leg after falling off the playground equipment at school, and then encountering circulation problems as a result. With extreme optimism, Mead remained physically active throughout his life and eventually became a Paralympic athlete, as well as a business executive and devoted husband and father.
Mead has competed internationally in numerous Paralympic events, including his world record-breaking performance in the long jump in the 1988 Paralympic Games in Seoul, Korea. Mead is one of the very few in the country to carry both the Olympic and Paralympic torches in their respective torch relays.
The SWIC Special Services Center offers students with special needs a range of support services to assist them with the college learning environment. Services and reasonable accommodations are provided on a district-wide basis to students and prospective students.
For more information, call SWIC Special Services Center at 618-235-2700, ext. 5368, or TDD 618-234-3347.