WELLESLEY COLLEGE THEATRE
shop. The story begins on the morning of a wedding and covers events over the next three years, including the consequences of one character’s decision to have a child despite significant health risks. Both comedic and tragic, the play is an ode to Harling’s sister, and to the Southern women he considers to be both beautiful and strong.
The Wellesley College Theatre shows blend casts from Wellesley, Olin College, and Babson College with professionals from the Boston theatre community.
Motherhood Out Loud Conceived by Susan R. Rose and Joan Stein
Deathtrap
April 10-13
by Ira Levin
Ruth Nagel Jones Theatre
Directed by Katie Suchyta March 6–9
What do you get when you ask 14 of America’s best living playwrights to contribute to an evening of theatre around the idea of motherhood? A riotous and unexpected celebration which shatters our ideas of what motherhood is, and brings to life the truths and traditions that weave generations together. An evening of comedy and connection not to be missed. $10 General Admission, $5 Seniors and Students
Ruth Nagel Jones Theatre
When Sidney Bruhl, a playwright suffering from a dry spell, receives a script from a student, he recognizes it as a potential Broadway hit. With his wife’s help, Sidney plots to arrange a collaboration with the student, which the young man accepts. Suspense mounts steadily as the plot begins to twist and turn. Broadway’s longest-running comedy-thriller, Deathtrap offers thrills and laughter until the very last moment.
Reservations required: Call 781.283.2000. For more information, visit wellesley.edu/theatre.
Women Who Will — People Who Do
THE UPSTAGE SERIES
Written and Directed by Vannessa Greenleaf April 24–27
Upstage productions are produced and directed by Wellesley College students, providing them with the opportunity to explore all aspects of working in theatre independently.
Diana Chapman Walsh Auditorium
Created from interviews with Wellesley students, staff, and alumnae, Women Who Will, People Who Do is a documentary play that explores the diverse and, at times, conflicting facets of the community and culture, the promise and legacy of Wellesley College.
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling Directed by Em White February 13–16
Reservations required: Call 781.283.2200 or e-mail upstagereservations@gmail.com.
Diana Chapman Walsh Auditorium
Steel Magnolias follows a group of Louisiana women who bond and gossip at the local beauty 31