Theatrix continues with 'Hand to God'

calendar icon07 Feb 2020    

Lincoln, Neb.--Theatrix, the student-run theatre company within the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, continues its 2019-2020 season with Hand to God, written by Robert Askins and directed by University of Nebraska student, Christa Retka.

Performances are February 27-29 at 7:30 PM, and March 1 at 2:00 PM. All performances take place in the Lab Theatre in the Temple Building at 12th and R Streets.

Tickets may be purchased for $7 online by visiting www.unltheatretickets.com or at the door one hour prior to performance in the Lab Theatre’s third floor lobby (cash only; seats subject to availability).

“After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas. Jason’s complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door, and—most especially—his mother are thrown into upheaval when Jason’s puppet, Tyrone, takes on a shocking and dangerously irreverent personality all its own. HAND TO GOD explores the startlingly fragile nature of faith, morality, and the ties that bind us.” (Dramatists Play Service).Theatrix’s production of Hand to God is directed by senior Theatre Directing and Management major Christa Retka, and features performances by junior Theatre Performance major Beck Damron, junior Theatre Performance major Elaine Stueve, junior Theatre Performance major Alejandro Alarcon, senior Theatre Performance major Cameron Currie, and junior Theatre Performance major Nikki Wang.

Costume Design for the production is by freshman Design/Tech Theatre major Hannah Hansen. Lighting is designed by first year graduate student Josh Mullady. Sound is designed by Directing and Management major Chrita Retka. Liam Romano, a sophomore Design/Tech Theatre major, is the scenic designer. Freshman Design/Tech Theatre major Dana Clements is the props master. Rebecca Ellers, junior Hospitality Restaurant and Tourism major, will stage manage.

Theatrix is a student-run theatre company that works under the umbrella of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts.

Theatrix is managed by the 2019-2020 Management Team:
Christa Retka, Artistic Director
Kasey Dunaski, Managing Director
Liam Romano, Technical Director
Kami Cooper, Production Manager