WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass., August 1, 2008 -- The Williams College Summer Theatre Lab, now in its fourth season, will showcase its body of creative work in the CenterStage of the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance August 8 - 10.

The eight-week program brings Williams students together with professional artists from the worlds of theatre, film, and television to collaborate on innovative projects and original work.  Many visiting artists are alumni of the Williams Theatre Department who have successful careers in the performing arts and return to the '62 Center to experiment with new dramatic material and new ways of working.

August 8th through the 10th THE LAB will present a weekend festival of theatrical work produced by the members of the company. Sam Shepard's Suicide in Bb will be the centerpiece production of this weekend of plays and performances presented in repertory. In addition to the scheduled performances, there will be a panel discussion with visiting alumni and a screening of  THE LAB video project: How Was Your Weekend: Doug and Jamie.
http://62center.williams.edu/summerlab for more information.
 
SAM SHEPARD'S SUICIDE IN Bb
A murder mystery set in alternate dimensions. This rarely produced early Shepard piece will be presented in repertory during the OPEN LAB WEEKEND. John Feltch '80, stars along with members of the 2008 Lab company. Mr. Feltch appeared in last summer's WTF/LAB production of THE PHYSICISTS.  Lab Artistic Director Kevin O'Rourke '78 will direct SUICIDE IN Bb. Scenic Design by David Evans Morris '96, Lighting Design by Julie Seitel '94, Sound Design by Brad Berridge. Performances Friday August 8, 8 p.m., Saturday Aug 9, 2 p.m., Sunday August 10, 3 p.m.
 

THE LAB MUSIC PROJECT
A showcase of songs by modern and contemporary musical theatre composers, featuring Lab students, coordinated and directed by Michael Winther, '85. Music Direction by Julianne Wick Davis. Performance Friday August 8, 10:30 p.m.
 

THE LAB ONE ACTS
One-act plays produced and performed by THE LAB Company. Featuring DUET FOR SHY PEOPLE, a 10 minute musical by Richard Schotter, music by Michael Kosarin.  Directed by Casey York '10, Musical Direction by Eric Kang '09. Also on the evening's program, HEIGHTENED SENSES OF THE BLIND by Adam LeFevre '72, as well as a showcase of short plays written and produced by members of THE LAB company. Saturday August 9th, 8 p.m.
 
HOW WAS YOUR WEEKEND: DOUG and JAMIE
THE LAB's video project is a 15-episode web series, created in collaboration with Jay Tarses '61 and Richard Dresser. Screening will be Saturday August 8, 9 p.m. following THE LAB One Acts.
 
 
Contact information:
Kevin O'Rourke
Artistic Director
Williams College Summer Theatre Lab
korourke@williams.edu
 
Mary Pfister
Program Manager
Williams College Summer Theatre Lab
mary.g.pfister@williams.edu

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