"The Great Divide" comes to stage at Sonoma State University

SSU Department of Theatre Arts & Dance continues "Water Works" performance season with theatrical thriller - “The Great Divide”

Playwright attending as special guest on Wednesday, Nov. 7

"The Great Divide," by Adam Chanzit, comes to the main stage at Evert B. Person Theatre from Nov. 1 to Nov. 10, 2012. A special gala event, with a special appearance by playwright Adam Chanzit, is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 followed by the performance beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Fractured family dynamics mirror divisions in a rural Colorado town balancing jobs and economic survival against the risk to long term water needs and health in this theatrical thriller ripped from current headlines and inspired by Henrik Ibsen‘s “An Enemy of the People.”

A rural Colorado town revives its economy by allowing a natural gas company to begin a “fracking” operation in its area, injecting chemicals into the ground to mine natural gas. But, when the chemicals get into the water table, the health of the town is at stake. What’s more important, short or long term survival - having energy and power as well as financial stability or protecting the environment and the water we need to survive? The production is directed by Doyle Ott.

This production is part of "Water Works," is Sonoma State University campus wide project including fine arts and academics drawing on the theme of inland water flow as resource, theme and metaphor. The "Water Works" project features a variety of events and performances presented across the SSU campus in indoor theaters, classrooms, art galleries and outdoor site-specific events at bodies of water.

For more information visit www.sonoma.edu/waterworks

IF YOU GO:

WHEN:  Nov. 1 to Nov. 10, 2012
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1; Saturday, Nov. 3; Thursday, Nov. 8; Friday, Nov. 9; and Saturday, Nov. 10.
10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2 (Student Matinee);
2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 (Followed by post show discussion);
5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 - "Water Works" gala reception, pre-show event featuring playwright Adam Chanzit, followed by performance at 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Sonoma State University
Evert B. Person Theatre, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Evert B. Person Theatre is accessed through the main entrance to Sonoma State University.
Tickets also sold at the door one hour prior to curtain. When attending a performance in the Evert B. Person Theatre, snacks, wine and soft drinks are available for purchase in the lobby beginning one hour prior to curtain.

PARKING: After entering the main entrance of Sonoma State University, turn right. Use LOT E to the left. Walk from the main parking lot using the ramp to the theater which is to the left of the parking lot. Parking permits are required for all cars during posted hours Monday through Friday. Permits may be purchased daily from the vending machines located at the entrance to the general parking lots. Daily parking fee is $2.50. Visitor parking is only permitted in lots marked as ‘Non-Reserved.’

COST / TICKET PRICE:  $10 to $17
Sonoma State University students are admitted free for all performances. Tickets also sold at the door one hour prior to curtain. Pre-order or reserve tickets through the box office at 707-664-2353 or online at www.sonoma.edu/tix

BOX OFFICE:  707-664-2353
School of Performing Arts Box Office. Hours: Monday thru Friday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ives Hall on SSU Campus.

WEB SITE:   http://www.sonoma.edu/waterworks