San Jacinto College South theatre and film presents: “Our Town” a multilingual experience
San Jacinto College South Theatre and Film is proud to present the local premiere of the multilingual version of Pulitzer Prize winning classic “Our Town”, written by Thornton Wilder and enhanced with translated passages by Nilo Cruz and Jeff Augustin. Performances will play Thursday, March 6 through Saturday, March 15.
Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” “Our Town” follows the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, “Our Town” depicts the small town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” In the next step for a play that Wilder conceived from the beginning as a play about everywhere, “Our Town” is performed in English and Spanish.
Currently running an acclaimed revival on Broadway, “Our Town” speaks to a desire for stronger community ties and appreciating simple joys in complex times.
The production team includes San Jacinto College alumni Ty James, scenic design; Kyra Nappier, lighting design; DeVonte’ Rogers, costume design; and San Jacinto College Theatre and Film Professor Jonelle Walker, director. The production features original live sound effects designed by Theatre and Film students.
“Our Town”
When:
- Thursday, March 6, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 8, 2 p.m.
- Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m.
Where:
San Jacinto College South
Flickinger Fine Arts Center
Black Box Theater (S15.135)
13735 Beamer Road
Houston, Texas 77089
Tickets:
Tickets to “Our Town” are available at sjcstheatrefilm.ludus.com
$3 for San Jacinto College students; $5 for San Jacinto College faculty and staff; $7 for the rest of the community.
“Our Town” runs 2 hours 30 minutes, including two 10-minute intermissions.
For additional information, visit the San Jacinto College South Theatre & Film website or email Jonelle Walker at jonelle.walker@sjcd.edu.
About San Jacinto College South Theatre & Film
The San Jacinto College South Campus Theatre and Film program is your gateway to working in the entertainment industry and beyond. From performer to camera operator, our program prepares you for any role. Explore our opportunities or join in the audience at our next show.
About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. The College is ranked second in the nation among more than 1,100 community colleges, as designated by the Aspen Institute and was named an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution that spans five campuses, plus an online college, San Jacinto College serves approximately 45,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding bond ratings of AA+ by Standard & Poor’s and Aa2 by Moody’s.
