UD's 'Eurydice' to Bring Reimagined Tale of Orpheus Through the Eyes of its Heroine to Campus

DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque's Department of Fine and Performing Arts will perform Eurydice, by Sarah Ruhl, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, November 7-9, 2024, and 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Babka Theatre, Heritage Center.

WHAT:	Eurydice, by Sarah Ruhl
WHEN:	- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2024
WHERE:	Babka Theatre, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque
TICKETS:	- Adults: $9 Plus Fees - Children and Non-UD Students: $4 Plus Fees - UD Faculty, Staff, and Students: Free

In this production of Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl, an award-winning American playwright, author, essayist, and professor, reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a talented musician and hero who traveled to the underworld to try to save his deceased wife, Eurydice. With contemporary characters and ingenious plot twists, Eurydice is a fresh look at a timeless love story.

Eurydice will be directed by Joe Klinebriel, MFA, professor of theatre, who described the production as a wonderful challenge for both the performers and the production team.

"As a modern telling of the ancient Greek myth, playwright Sarah Ruhl explores the classic love story of Orpheus and Eurydice, but Ruhl places the focus on the character of Eurydice and her adventures in the underworld while she waits for Orpheus to find her," Klinebriel said. "It's a sensitive and beautiful play in its treatment of relationships and memory, especially through its exploration of Eurydice and the character of her father - the playwright's own addition to the myth. Exploring this timeless love story and having the chance to create a unique world that represents the 'underworld' and its inhabitants has been a terrific creative challenge for us, and we are very excited about our creation! I believe audiences will enjoy immersing themselves in this fantastical world and will be reminded how precious love, life, and memory truly are."

Breanna Brahmstedt, a first-year theatre and music double major from Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, will play the title character of Eurydice.

"I hope that the audience can take away just how important certain relationships are in your life," Brahmstedt said. "Sometimes you never realize how important someone is until they're gone and that's exactly what Eurydice explores."

Tickets may be purchased now! Stop by the Farber Box Office, Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett Street; call 563.585.7469; or visit www.dbq.edu/HeritageCenter to purchase tickets. The box office is open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 90 minutes prior to events.

Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets online for reduced ticket handling fees.

"I can't wait to perform in this production and showcase everyone's hard work," Brahmstedt said.

Eurydice is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

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