University Theatre to Present “Community Garden”

The University of the Ozarks Theatre will present six showings of the play, "Community Garden," in late April and early May.

The performances will be held starting at 7:30 p.m. on April 23-25 and April 30-May 2 in the Black Box Theatre, located in the Walton Fine Arts Center. There will be a Talk Back event following the April 30 performance.

Tickets are $10 for the public and can be purchased at the box office on the evening of the play or online prior to the shows HERE. There is no cost for admission for U of O students, faculty and staff.

Written by Justin Borak, "Community Garden" is about a Chicago community garden seen through the eyes of a new volunteer. The play explores environmental stewardship and interpersonal connections:

"Newbie Ralph, who doesn't quite know what to expect during his first volunteer shift at Chicago's Uptown City Gardens. It's certainly not the vibrant, bustling community that passes through the green space, checking on their plants, composting their food scraps, meeting up with friends and - surprisingly often - falling in love. After a few hours, Ralph begins to understand seasoned volunteer Donald's claim that the garden is magic. In a series of heartfelt and humorous vignettes, 'Community Garden' digs into the ways taking care of the environment helps people take care of each other."

The cast includes, Donald: Ka'ron Lewis; Bella: RyleeAnn Hill; Ralph: Kaden Thomas; Kelly: LaDelpha Rhiney; Casey: Catasia Ferguson; Andi: Alivia Booty; Trace: Kate Baptiste; Davey: Tessa Orender; Adam: Robert Chery; Ken: Dustin Madrigal; April: Irene Dames; Sadie: Cierra Turnquest; August: Colby Feezell; Daphne: Lila Bass; Kape: Vaughnique Francis; Taylor: Anthony Nuno; Jordan: Jose Salgado; and Mr. Putnam: Dr.David Strain.

The play is directed by Dr. Macy Jones, Walton Professor of Theatre.

Topics: Theatre