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'Arcadia' opens on Withycome Hall main stage

Written in 1993 by Tom SToppard, 'Arcadia' will play on Main stage for two weekends: Feb. 5-7 and Feb. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m.

Issue date: 2/6/09 Section: News
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Dan Mueller (left) and Alex Johnston (right) in the OSU Theatre Department's production of
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Dan Mueller (left) and Alex Johnston (right) in the OSU Theatre Department's production of "Arcadia."
In commencement of its winter season, OSU's theatre department opened its production of "Arcadia" last night on the main stage in Withycombe Hall.

"Arcadia," written in 1993 by British playwright Tom Stoppard, takes place during two periods of time: in the years 1809-1812 and the year 1989.

It displays and contrasts the lives of the two groups of people who lived in an English country house in Sidley Park during those two different eras.

In the early 1800s, a teenage girl with an aptitude for mathematics and ideas far ahead of her time inhabits the house and is accompanied throughout much of the play by her tutor.

All the while, the character of Lord Byron is that of a friend of the tutor and an unseen guest in the house, who is later investigated and studied thoroughly by the residents of the house 180 years later for a questionable era in his life.

The play stars Oregon State students as well as community members, and will be performed Feb. 5 through 7 and Feb. 12 through 14 at 7:30 p.m.

The cost for admission is $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and $7 for students.

A short preview of the play can be found on www.youtube.com by searching "OSU Arcadia." Tickets can be purchased online at the OSU theatre department website: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/theatre/

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