Whitney Derendinger as Dr. Wangel and Annelise Dickinson as Ellida in University Theatre' production of The Lady from the Sea, March 19-April 10, 2010. Photo: Brent Nicastro
The Lady from the Sea
by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Pam Gems
Directed by Jeremy Thomas Poulsen
at Hemsley Theatre
The stranger’s return was Ellida’s worst fear.
After a mysterious lost love resurfaces, Ellida Wangel, a young wife in the midst of marital turmoil, struggles to act "of her own free will" when faced with the choice between her family and her heart.
Ibsen’s psychological drama explores the plight of nineteenth century women through Ellida's difficult dilemma.
Performance dates: 3/19, 20,25,26,27 and 4/8,9,10 at 7:30 pm and 3/21 at 2 pm
Pre-performance lecture: 3/25 at 6:30 pm
Post-performance discussion: 4/8
Tickets available through University Theatre.