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UE Theatre Presents "Circle Mirror Transformation"

Evansville, IN (01/26/2023) — The University of Evansville (UE) Theatre commences its Spring 2023 season with Annie Baker's Circle Mirror Transformation, which opens at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, in the May Studio Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. on February 3-4; and at 2:00 p.m. on February 4-5.

Led by a charismatic instructor, a group of adults convene in a community center to seek connection through a creative drama class. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker explores the pathos and comedy inherent in everyone's efforts to find joy in the journey towards transformation.

Circle Mirror Transformation is directed by Jimmy Guest, a senior Theatre Studies major from Bettendorf, Iowa; Zoe Paraskevopoulos, a senior Stage Management major from Flower Mound, Texas, serves as the scenic designer; Avery Finn, a junior Theatre Studies major from Terre Haute, Indiana, is the costume designer; Jamey Pearson, a junior Design and Technology major from Moody, Texas, is the lighting designer; Blake Cooper, Assistant Technical Director/Scene Shop Manager, serves as the sound designer; Spencer Marfy, a junior Performance major from Tallmadge, Ohio, is the dramaturg; Madison Wilson '22, a guest artist, is the stage manager, and Vi Lecklider, a senior Design and Technology major from Columbus, Indiana, serves as the technical director.

The cast features Umbra Person, a first-year Performance major from Jonesboro, Georgia, as Marty; Nathan Viscaino, a senior Performance major from Redmond, Oregon, as James; Garrett Hale, a junior Performance major from Haslet, Texas, as Schultz; Lillian Grace Carlson, a junior Performance major from Minneapolis, Minnesota, as Theresa; and Sophia McGuire, a first-year Performance major from McKinney, Texas, as Lauren.

In following industry standards, masks are strongly encouraged, but not required. Seating is limited, and all general admission tickets are $12. UE students may obtain one free student rush ticket beginning at noon on the day of the performance they wish to attend. Single tickets may be purchased online at theatre.evansville.edu or by calling the ticket office at 812.488.2031.

The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university located in the southwestern region of Indiana. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and vibrant campus community of changemakers.

Home of the Purple Aces, UE offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton College, a Victorian manor located in the countryside of the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.