Adelphi PAC to present “Men on Boats”

Students of the Adelphi Department of Theatre rehearsing “Men On Boats” at the Adelphi's Performing Arts Center (PAC).

The talented students of the Adelphi Department of Theatre will present “ Men On Boats ” at the Adelphi Performing Arts Center (PAC) with seven shows from Tuesday, April 11, through Sunday, April 16. The new play by Jaclyn Backhaus offers a rollicking and rousing adventure story looking at a historical moment through a different lens. It is directed by Lauren Kiele DeLeon.

“ Men On Boats ” is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. Featuring 10 explorers, four boats and the Grand Canyon, this modern take on an old American adventure story questions American history and who gets to tell the story of our shared past.

The show takes place at the Olmsted Theatre at Adelphi ’ s PAC at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11; Thursday, April 13; Friday, April 14; and Saturday, April 15. An additional evening show will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, plus two matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, and Sunday, April 16.

Tickets are $30, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. For more information, call Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@ adelphi.edu. The box office is open Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and is also open two hours before all ticketed performanc es. Ticket sales and additional infor mation are available online.

Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island ’ s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. See more about other upcoming Adelphi PAC offerings at adelphi.edu/pac.