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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Volume ih, Number iM November 4, 1998

Political Thriller Opens UCFV Theatre Season

When a fresco — in the style of Italian
master Giotto di Bondone — is discovered
behind the walls of an abandoned church in
war-torn central Europe, the artistic,
political and religious orthodoxies of the
day are challenged. That’s the backdrop for
the opening play of the UCFV Theatre
department’s 1998/99 season.

David Edgar’s acclaimed political
thriller Pentecost, opens November 13 at
8 p.m. Originally commissioned for the
Royal Shakespeare Company, Pentecost is
a brilliantly crafted, cultural and historical
“whodunit” that has stimulated and
entertained audiences worldwide.

The conflicts created by the fresco
discovery are played out against a
continually shifting balance of power,
mirroring the fears and uncertainties of
thousands of refugees created by years of
ethnic cleansing.

Pentecost is directed by Bruce Kirkley.
The strong and talented cast of 21
performers includes: Martin Happer as
Oliver Davenport, an English art historian;
Tiffani Mohammed as Gabriella Pecs, a
National Museum official; Kurtis
Macquire as Dr. Leo Katz, an American
art historian;

Carol McCormick, as Anna ne

Jedlikova; Sharmin MacKay debuts as
Yasmin, a Palestinian terrorist leader;
Darren Blakeborough as Father Sergei
Bojovic; Jeremy Brown plays Father Petr
Karolyi, Casey Baker is Mikhail Czaba
and Marco Giguere is Antonio.

Other performers, some of whom play
multiple roles, include: Victor Cameron,
Jennifer Curdie, Jamie Freckleton,
Lesley Galbecka, Steve Kurowski,
Marcus Lawrence, Tanya McCartney,
Joel Murdoch, Kathleen Shattock, Jim
Smith, Dave Strang and Alexis Quednau.

Adam Cosby is the stage manager for
the production and set design is by Astrid

(L-R) Sharmin MacKay, Marco Giguere and Tania McCartney rehearse for the Theatre
department’s first production, David Edgar’s Pentecost.

Beugeling. Costume design is by Jody
Cameron with costume construction being
supervised by Denise Gingrich. Lighting
designer is Jim Wenting; sound design is
by Nancy Deba and special effects
supervisor 1s Jim Servizi.

The play runs Nov. 13, 14, 18 to 21,
and 25 to 28 at 8 p.m. in the UCFV
Theatre on the Chilliwack campus. Two
special-priced previews will be held Nov.
11 and 12, and two matinees will run at
noon on Nov. 12 and Nov. 24. For an
additional $15, theatre patrons can enjoy a
three-course meal in the Chilliwack
cafeteria prepared by the Professional
Cook program before attending the play
Nov. 14.

Tickets are on sale now at the Theatre
box office. For information and/or
reservations, call 2814 or e-mail:
theatre@ucfv.bc.ca.