The Shape of Things

• Directed by Jack B. Wright
• Scenic Design by Del Unruh
• Costume Design by Tammy Keiser
• Lighting Design by Nick Kostner

• April 25, 2008 - 7:30 p.m. - Crafton Preyer Theatre
• April 27, 2008 - 2:30 p.m. - Crafton Preyer Theatre
• May 1, 2008- 7:30 p.m. - Crafton Preyer Theatre
• May 2, 2008 - 7:30 p.m. - Crafton Preyer Theatre
• May 3, 2008 - 7:30 p.m. - Crafton Preyer Theatre

Written by KU Theatre alumnus Neil LaBute, The Shape of Things questions what art is, psychopathy and intimacy, explorations of love, and people's willingness to do things for love. Set in a university town in the Midwest (sound familiar?), it centers on the lives of four young students who become emotionally and romantically involved. Evelyn, a post-graduate art student, meets the nerdish Adam in a museum where she's about to deface a statue. She then proceeds to do an even more thorough makeover job on the hopelessly smitten Adam. The play deals with the fragility of friendship and the illusion of love, but LaBute is also concerned with the conflict between art and morality and the grandstanding exhibitionism of contemporary conceptualism. The Shape of Things challenges society's most deeply entrenched ideas about art, manipulation, and love. LaBute directed the premiere production of the drama in 2001 and the Midwest premiere of the 2003 film, starring KU alumnus Paul Rudd, was held in Lawrence. Staged as part of the University Theatre’s Alums Come Home 5, LaBute will be in attendance at the KU production.

A talkback with the playwright will be held immediately following the April 25 performance.

Ticket Prices

• Public: $16
• Senior Citizens & KU Faculty/Staff: $15
• All Students: $10