Valparaiso University Theater Presents “Pantomime”

Valparaiso University’s first theatrical production of the season, Derek Walcott’s “Pantomime,” opens this week and runs October 16-19 in the Studio Theatre (VUCA). The show is directed by Dr. George Potter, Associate Professor of English and Walter G. Friedrich Chair in American Literature.

October 16 & 17 – 8 p.m.
October 18 & 19 – 2 p.m.

About the Performance:
A fast-paced comedy set in Tobago. In the hope of entertaining future guests, an English hotel owner proposes that he and his Black handyman work up a satire on the Robinson Crusoe story. This metatheatrical two-hander dissects the effects of colonialism, examining the way that British imperial policies create fateful cultural links forever. Joy and dark humor abound as the hotel owner and handyman explore who is allowed to use language and in what way.

Faculty and Staff can receive up to four (4) complimentary tickets.

You can claim your tickets in one of two ways:

Online – Visit the University Center for the Arts webpage and use the coupon code: VALBEA25 for each performance you’d like to attend at checkout.  

In Person – Stop by the Center for the Arts Main Office, with your OneCard ID, Monday–Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., to pick up your complimentary tickets.