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LSU Theatre to Celebrate Diamond Jubilee
on November 22nd
October 14, 2003
 Baton
Rouge, LA - On Saturday, November 22, Louisiana State University's
Department of Theatre will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a
Diamond Jubilee Benefit Celebration at 5:30 p.m. in the LSU Faculty
Club. The evening includes the party and a special 7:30 p.m. performance
of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" at the Claude L. Shaver
Theatre. Directed by Jane Brody, this production features former
LSU Theatre department chairs Dr. Gresdna Doty and Dr. Bill Harbin.
Three distinguished departmental alumni, Wil Calhoun (former executive
producer of "Friends"), Chris Boneau (of the prestigious
New York theatrical public relations firm Boneau/Bryan-Brown), and
Amela Baksic (an accomplished costume designer), will serve as honorary
co-chairs for the event.
Tickets to the 75th Anniversary Benefit are $50 each and may be
purchased by calling (225) 578-3527. Discounts will be available
for students and LSU Faculty/Staff.
Regular performances of "Our Town" run at 7:30 p.m. Nov.
19-23 & Dec. 4-6 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 23 & Dec. 7 in the Shaver
Theatre at the Music & Dramatic Arts Building on the LSU Campus.
Tickets to the regular performances are $8.50 for students, $13.50
for seniors and LSU faculty/staff, and $15.50 for adults. Seating
is general admission.
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